FOOD STUFF! FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS THIS JUNE
Srum-diddly-umptios, it’s the latest instalment of ‘Food Stuff’ – our oh-so tasty monthly guide to what’s good when it comes to food and drink in and around the Surrey Hills and South Downs. Chow down!
FOODIES FESTIVAL / JUNE 6 – 8 / STOKE PARK, GUILDFORD
Foodies unite! The Foodies Festival arrives at Guildford’ Stoke Park this June promising a bumper feast of food and drink for all. Expect cooking demos and talks from top chefs, food writers and podcasters, as well as live music, and obviously a giant-sized smorgasbord of food stuffs and wet stuff to sup and sip on.
For more information, visit foodiesfestival.com
SOUTH DOWNS FOOD FESTIVAL / JUNE 7 / STANSTEAD PARK, CHCIHESTER
The South Downs Food Festival returns to Stansted Park in Chichester this June bringing a spectacular weekend of food, drink, and celebration. Stroll through a vibrant marketplace, where farmers, foragers, fermenters, and artisan makers showcase the best seasonal fruits, vegetables, and handcrafted delights. Expect to indulge in charcuterie and cheeses, kombucha and kefir, burgers and beer—all while celebrating English Sparkling Wine, asparagus, wild venison, and the incredible ingredients of the South Downs. Tasty.
For more information, visit southdownsfoodfestival.com
THE LOCAL BEER & BBQ FESTIVAL / JUNE 7 – 8 / ESHER RUGBY CLUB, ESHER
Bringing an affordable family day out with live music, kids entertainment, street food traders and selected hand craft beers and ciders and an always popular summer BBQ twist. Expect a tasting tent, craft beer, ales, and ciders, as well as family fun time in the Kids Zone, and live music all day.
For more information, visit thelocalfoodfestival.com
HOP GARDEN TOUR / JUNE 8, 14, 15, 22, 29 / HOGS BACK BREWERY, TONGHAM
Join this Hop Garden Tour in the great outdoors and ogle at the beautiful 8.5-acre hop garden while learning about the history of hop growing. You will, of course, get the chance to sample a great range of some of Hogs Back Brewery’s best beers at the same time.
For more information, visit hogsback.co.uk
SILENT POOL GIN BIRTHDAY PARTY / JUNE 21 / SILENT POOL DISTILLERY, ALBURY
Save the date! Surrey’ Silent Pool Gin celebrates the 10th birthday of their amazing gin, and you’re invited! Discover the new Silent Pool 10 Year Celebration Edition Gin, drop in to a Martini Masterclass where you can learn how to stir up this classic serve, explore the distillery on a mini tour or join a Silent Pool Black Juniper Gin tasting session led by one of the distillers who created it. Get your ticket quick and get ready to party.
For more information, visit silentpooldistillers.com
SUMMER SOLSTICE FORAGING PICNIC PARTY / JUNE 21 / COWDRAY FARM SHOP & CAFE, MIDHURST
Celebrate the Summer Solstice with a delightful early summer foraging walk and wild food picnic, led by Cowdray’s seasoned forager, George Linklater. Discover the rich tapestry of wild food as George guides you through diverse habitats, sharing insights into the what, where, how, and when of each species. Then, head for a serene wild spot where guests will gather to raise a glass to the Solstice and enjoy a picnic feast that showcases the best wild foods the season has to offer.
For more information, visit cowdray.co.uk
XV ANNIVERSARY EVENT / JUNE 28 / GRAYFRIARS VINAYARD, PUTTENHAM
Greyfriars Vineyard invites you to join in the festivities as they celebrate a significant milestone—their 15th Anniversary Celebration. Listen to the soothing sounds of live music, enjoy mini tours of the vineyard and enjoy fun activities like bllind tasting, arts and crafts, and a local food truck, all set among the stunning backdrop of the vineyard and the Surrey Hills.
For more information, visit greyfriarsvineyard.co.uk
