FOODSTUFF! FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS IN SURREY
Looking for food and drink events in Surrey this May? Whether you want to find somewhere to sip and celebrate, somewhere to wander and forage, or if you’re simply seeking some sustenance to see you through, then tuck into the tasty treats that are waiting for you below.
SILENT POOL ROSé RELEASE DAY / MAY 4 / ALBURY ORGANIC VINEYARD
Don’t miss the release of Albury Vineyard’s new Silent Pool Rosé 2025! The event features a pop-up wine bar, rosé tastings & vineyard tours. Children and well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome. Albury’s flagship wine was originally served on the Royal Barge to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and usually sells out within months of its release in May each year. Fancy a drop? Snap us some tickets quick for a tasty afternoon spent in the heart of the Surrey Hills.
For more, visit alburyvineyard.com
SPRING FORAGING WALK / MAY 16 / SUTTON PLACE, ABINGER HAMMER
Step closer to nature and into the generosity of spring by learning to forage mindfully, ethically, and with reverence for both your kitchen and personal apothecary. Your journey will conclude with a taste of the wild: shared food prepared with foraged ingredients, alongside warming herbal teas and tonics gathered from the land.
For more, visit hinokiforestbathing.co.uk
WATERCRESS FESTIVAL / MAY 17 / NEW ARLESFORD
The nationally acclaimed festival of all things Watercress returns to Arlesford this May. Hop over the Surrey border and celebrate this springtime seasonal green in all its glory. From street markets, food and drink stalls, cookery demonstrations with renowned world-class chefs, the Farmers Market, a “Kids Zone” featuring Circus Skills, there really is something for everyone – not to mention the famed Watercress Eating Championship.
For more, visit watercressfestival.org
A TASTE OF HONEY / MAY 20 / PAINSHILL, COBHAM
Celebrate World Bee Day (20th May) with a fascinating exploration of one of nature’s most remarkable creations. What exactly is honey? What makes one honey better than another? Why can a jar cost less than £1 — while others sell for hundreds of pounds? And how can we spot adulterated honey? Join beekeeper Peter Smith as you explore and taste a variety of honeys from different floral sources and regions. Discover what influences flavour, texture, colour, and price, and learn how to recognise quality and authenticity — while celebrating the vital role bees play in our ecosystems.
For more, visit painshill.co.uk
SPICE MASTERCLASS / MAY 21 / MANDIRA’S KITCHEN, ALBURY
Spice once shaped empires, travelling from India to Britain across oceans, altering trade routes and finding their way into British kitchens centuries ago. Now it sits in neat little jars in modern homes – often brought out for one thing and quietly returned to the shelf.This Spice Masterclass changes that. Join Mandira and explore what happens when spices hit hot oil and bloom, why timing changes flavour completely, the difference between whole and ground spices and why blends matter and a pinch can lift far more than a curry.
For more, visit mandiraskitchen.com
CHEESE & CHILLI FESTIVAL / MAY 30 – 31 / PRIORY PARK, REIGATE
Feel the heat this May at this celebration of chillies and cheese. This wildly popular travelling foodfest regularly sees 5,000 and 10,000 visitors at each event, drawn to nearly 100 traders and the chance to sample some of the best chillies and cheeses from the UK and beyond. If you’re feeling brave, participate in the chilli-eating or man v food competition, or just take in demos and talks, live music, bars, and children’s entertainment.
For more, visit cheeseandchillifestival.com
