FOOD STUFF! FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS IN SURREY THIS OCTOBER
Sustain yourself this October and tuck into Surrey’s delectable autumnal treats, in the form of tasty food and drink. Volunteer to harvest grapes, bake and brew, or celebrate food’s great journey from plot to plate – discover what’s on this month with this mouthwatering guide to what’s great.
GRAPE HARVEST / LATE SEPTEMBER – EARLY OCTOBER / ALBURY VINEYARD
Weather and grapes dependent, sign up online and join other volunteers as you harvest the grapes of Albury Organic Vineyard. Meet like-minded enthusiasts of a good grape and play a part in the production of your favourite local vineyard.
For more, visit alburyvineyard.com
BAKE & BREW / OCTOBER 1 – 31 / EVERYWHERE
Fancy a brew? Phyllis Tuckwell’s new fundraiser invites you to put the kettle on, make or buy a cake or two, and invite your family, friends or neighbours over for a Bake and Brew. This new fundraising campaign will run throughout October and raise much needed money to help this local charity continue providing its vital palliative and end of life care to those in our community who are living with an advanced or terminal illness, such as cancer. Simply pick a date in October, morning or afternoon, whatever works for you, and contact Phyllis Tuckwell to register for your free Bake & Brew fundraising pack, which will include information about hosting your event, bunting, cake toppers and a fact sheet about Phyllis Tuckwell, so you can let those coming know how their donations will help. What a A Brew-tiful Way to Make a Difference!
For more, visit pth.org.uk
THE MOLESEY BEER FESTIVAL / OCTOBER 3 – 5 /1ST MOLESEY SCOUT HUT, WEST MOLESEY
Local beers, Oktoberfest inspired food, and a whole heap of fun is in store at The Molesey Beer Festival. Expect craft beers, ales, ciders, gins, and some live music for good measure.
For more, visit moleseybeerfestival.co.uk
PLOT TO PLATE / OCTOBER 8 – 12 / RHS GARDEN, WISLEY
Wander over to RHS Garden, Wisley for their annual celebrations of food and drink, as they take you on a journey from Plot to Plate. From growing and picking, to eating and pickling, celebrate the harvest season this October. Be inspired by tasting events, foodie demos and guided tours, and pick up expert tips to grow your own food.
For more, visit rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley
THE SOUTH DOWNS FESTIVAL OF FOOD & FIZZ / OCTOBER 11 / THE SOUTH DOWNS VISITOR CENTRE, MIDHURST
Love food? Love fizz? Make your way to Midhurst this month for a celebration of tasty treats, raising money for charity. Expect food, drink, talks, workshops, live music and more.
For more, thesouthdownsfestivaloffoodandfizz.com
COFFEE BREWING WORKSHOP / OCTOBER 12, 19 + 26 / CHIMNEY FIRE COFFEE, DORKING
Learn hot to make the perfect morning brew by heading to this workshop hosted in the scenic Surrey Hills by Chimney Fire Coffee. In this hands-on, interactive and sensory experience, you’ll learn what makes the perfect pour-over, how to identify bloomin’ good beans, as well as learning top tips from those in the know.
For more, chimneyfirecoffee.com
SURREY HILLS FIRE AND FOOD FAIR / OCTOBER 18 – 19 / HOGS BACK BREWERY, TONGHAM
Ignite your senses with live-fire, food and outdoor living, local brews, and cosy fire pits at the Surrey Hills Food & Fire Fair. This two-day event in collaboration with The BBQ Magazine is a feast for the senses, featuring live-fire, food and outdoor living, barbecue masterclasses, live music, artisan stalls, food & drink demos from Surrey Hill’s producers, s’mores, and hot cider around the fire pits, and even a unique Hogsback beer brewed just for this event. From fiery demos to cosy fire pits, it’s the ultimate autumn gathering.
For more, visit surreyhills.org
