FOOD STUFF! FOOD & DRINK EVENTS IN SURREY THIS JULY
Hungry for some tasty food & drink events in Surrey this month? Get ready to tuck into a feast of food and drink experiences happening over the next few weeks.
DINING CLUB – SUMMER IN BLOOM / JULY 3 / RHS GARDEN, WISLEY
Set in the World Food Garden at RHS Garden Wisley, this summer dining experience explores the edible plants and seasonal produce growing in the gardens at this time of year. The menu features fresh salads made with ingredients grown at Wisley, alongside dishes from Embers – the live-fire concept where meats are cooked over smoked coals.
For more information, visit rhs.org.uk
GODALMING FOOD FESTIVAL / JULY 4 / HIGH STREET, GODALMING
Tantalise your taste buds with an exciting variety of street food, produce and locally produced beer, gins and champagne stalls in the town centre. A cider festival and more food stalls can be found on Church Street and a great line-up of live music and entertainment at The Pepperpot. There’ll be food demos throughout the day with fun food-related activities, a free Punch & Judy show, a Classic Car Show in The Burys, live music and much more.
For more information, visit godalming-tc.gov.uk
GIN MAKING EXPERIENCE / JULY 10 / DISTILLERS OF SURREY, RIPLEY
Join the Distillers of Surrey for a hands-on session as you’re guided through the craft of distilling while they assist you in creating your very own bottle of gin. Expect a warm welcome into the distillery with a drink before you head over to the lab stills, where you will learn the art of distillation on your personal state-of-the-art laboratory still. Delve into the fascinating craft and learn about the processes they use to create the Distillery’s fine artisan spirits.
For more information, visit distillersofsurrey.co.uk
BIRIYANI MAGIC WORKSHOP / JULY 14 / MANDIRA’S KITCHEN, ALBURY
Learn how to create a tasty biryani the Mandira way at this mid-summer workshop. A nuanced dish that will vary from region to region, Mandira’s created a fuss-free, uncomplicated kit that will give you the fragrant flavours of Calcutta. Expect an evening of learning and tasting.
For more information, visit mandiraskitchen.com
THE CHEESE & CHILLI FESTIVAL / JULY 18 – 19 / SHALFORD PARK, GUILDFORD
Feel the heat this July 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 information, visit cheeseandchillifestival.com
TASTE OF THE CARIBBEAN FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL / JULY 25 / MERRIST WOOD COLLEGE, GUILDFORD
Enjoy some food for the soul this month and get a Taste of The Caribbean at Merrist Wood near Guildford. Featuring multiple street food traders selling hot food, desserts, take-home produce, and cultural crafts as well as non-food products. Entertainment consists of live music, cooking demonstrations, eating competitions, funfair rides and activities for the children.
For more information, visit tasteofcaribbeanuk.com
