FOOD STUFF! FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS THIS JANUARY
Looking for food and drink events in Surrey this January? Fortunately for you, there are some pretty tasty dates occurring in the not too distant future. Tuck in.
THE WESTY BEER FESTIVAL / JANUARY 9 – 10 / THE WEST END CENTRE, ALDERSHOT
Did you receive an unusual festive package of craft beer from your doting Uncle Paul this Christmas? If you liked what you tasted, or are, indeed, somewhat of a beer and ale enthusiast already, then we implore one and all to venture to Aldershot’s West End Centre for the return of their famous West Beer Festival. Sample snifters of the good stuff, and remember to drink responsibly.
For more, visit westendcentre.co.uk
TASTE OF MEXICO / JANUARY 9 / GORDON RAMSAY ACADEMY, WOKING
Craving a taste of sunshine? Well, we can’t promise you tropical beaches, but we can promise you a fresh, zingy and exciting Mexican-style cooking class at the esteemed culinary education centre, the Gordon Ramsay Academy in Woking. Here you’ll learn how to cook some of the spicy street food Mexico is famous for, from making your own tortillas to punchy salsas and toppings. Zowee!
For more, visit gordonramsayacademy.com
SECRETTS MARMALADE COMPETITION / MID-JANUARY / SECRETTS FARM, MILFORD
The time has come for final tastings and quality control: it’s the annual conserve contest, whereby you, the entrant, will compete with like-minded lovers of sweet Seville Orange to be crowned Secrett’s Farm Shop Marmalade Competition 2026 winner. Check back closer to the time for details on how to enter, entires usually close in the first week of February. May the best marmalade win!
For more, visit secretts.co.uk
EASY INDIAN COOKERY LESSON / JANUARY 22 / MANDIRA’S KITCHEN, ALBURY
Are you tired of the cold? Discover a simple way to make tasty heartwarming food that’ll provide all the home comfort you need this winter. Make your way to Mandira’s Kitchen based at Silent Pool, Albury and take a seat at this Easy Indian Cookery Lesson. Learn about the essential Indian spices and flavours that’ll transform your dishes, leaving you with the knowledge and confidence to cook a proper Indian meal.
For more, visit mandiraskitchen.com
BURNS NIGHT IAN MACLEOD TASTING / JANUARY 23 / THE LIQS CLUB, ASHSTEAD
Raise a dram to Scotland’s national bard in style! Join whisky enthusiasts at Ashstead’s LIQS Club for an unforgettable tasting evening hosted by expert Philip Kingscott, as he guides you through the exceptional Ian Macleod Distillers portfolio. From velvety lowland malts to bold highland expressions, each pour will be a journey through Scotland’s finest whisky heritage. Celebrate the spirit of Robert Burns with great company, expert insight, and, of course, a wee toast or two.
For more, visit theliqsclub.com
BEAN TO CUP COFFEE EXPERIENCE / JANUARY 31 / CHIMNEY FIRE COFFEE, DORKING
Need a new Year pick-me up? Can’t get by without your morning brew? Want to learn more about the journey your cup of coffee has taken to get from its mountainous home to your mouth? Found on the Denbies Wine Estate on the outskirts of Dorking, you’ll find the Chimney Fire Coffee Roastery. With the air filled with the aroma of freshly roasted coffee beans, spend the morning with these connoisseurs of coffee who’ll guide you through the ‘Bean to Cup’ experience.
For more, visit chimneyfirecoffee.com
