FOOD STUFF: FOOD & DRINK EVENTS THIS JULY
Bellys are rumbling and tummies are grumbling! It’s just about lunchtime, so let’s see what’s in store when it comes to sumptuous food and drink events in and around the Surrey Hills and South Downs this July.
THE SUSSEX GIN FEST / JULY 5 / ROEDEAN WAY, BRIGHTON
Bonkers about the botanical brilliance of Gin? Then bowl down to Brighton for a day of celebration in honour of this quintessentially English thirst quencher. Sample small-batch, rare and international gins. Expect sumptuous food before dancing the night away, all situated within a mile of Brighton city centre. Roedean is set in 120 acres of stunning grounds, overlooking the sea on the edge of Sussex Downs National Park.
For more information, visit ginfestco.com
FARNHAM VEGAN FIESTA / JULY 6 / CENTRAL CAR PARK, FARNHAM
Whether you’re looking for environmentally friendly products for your home or want to fill your larder with some tasty vegan treats, head for this plant-based market found at Central Car Park in Farnham. Browse and buy from a range of sustainable-centric sellers.
For more information, visit sparkleveganevents.com
GODALMING FOOD FESTIVAL / JULY 6 / HIGH STREET, GODALMING
Tantalise your taste buds with an exciting variety of street food, produce and locally produced beer, gin 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, and live music.
For more information, visit godalming-tc.gov.uk
CHEESE & CHILLI FESTIVAL / JULY 19 – 20 / SHALFORD PARK, GUILDFORD
Feel the heat this July at this celebration of chillies and cheese. This wildly popular travelling food fest 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 / JULY 26 / MERRIST WOOD, 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
THE SURREY FOOD FESTIVAL / JULY 26 – 27 / OLD DEER PARK, RICHMOND
Ready your bellies for a feast-ival of foodstuffs this July as the Surrey Food Festival returns to Old Deer Park in Richmond. Get tips and tricks from those in the know, with live cooking demonstrations, tastings and talks taking place throughout the day. Tuck into a tasty treat or two as you’re met by an array of cuisines from around the world.
For more information, visit thelocalfoodfestival.com
