FOOD STUFF! FOOD & DRINK EVENTS THIS NOVEMBER
Tuck into the oh-so sumptuous taste of autumn with this handpicked selection of the finest food and drink events taking place across Surrey and West Sussex this November. Discover what’s on and when before indulging in the kind of artisanal foodstuff that may make you ever so slightly salivate. The UK Truffle Festival? Yes, please!
UK SAUSAGE WEEK / OCTOBER 27 – NOVEMBER 2 / EVERYWHERE
Sizzling sausages! Celebrating the Great British banger, whether you’re chipper with a chipolata or fancy getting fed from your local farmers finest, tuck in and explore the versatility of the humble sausage for UK Sausage Week. Top tip, check out Woking-based purveyor of banging bangers, Porky Whites for some top recipes to try out.
For more, visit porkywhites.co.uk
ENGLISH WINE & CHEESE TASTING / NOVEMBER 1,2, 8, 9 + 16 / ALBURY VINEYARD
English cheese has been famed around the world for generations, but thanks to independent winery’s such as Albury Organic Vineyard, English wine has now joined cheese as one of our most sought-after products. At this event, you’ll be able to enjoy both together, with a guided tasting of three of the estate’s award-winning sparkling wines, followed by a selection of the finest English cheeses. Admire views from the barn over the vineyard, or venture outside for a walk amongst the vines.
For more, visit alburyvineyard.com
VEGAN FIESTA / NOVEMBER 1 / HIGH STREET, GODALMING
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 on Godalming High Street this November – browse and buy from a range of sustainable-centric sellers. Planet focused food and drink! Hurrah!
For more, visit sparkleveganevents.com
LATE AUTUMN FORAGING / NOVEMBER 9 / COWRAY FARM SHOP & CAFÉ / MIDHURST
Experience the magic of a late autumn foraging walk at Cowdray, guided by George, the Estate Forager. This November walk offers a unique opportunity to explore the wild landscapes as the year’s cycle draws to a close, while the forest floor remains alive with a vibrant flourish of mushrooms. George will guide you through a journey of discovery, focusing on the fascinating array of fungi, along with all the late-season plants that provide incredible benefits for our health and wellbeing at this time of year.
For more, visit cowdray.co.uk
THE UK TRUFFLE FESTIVAL / NOVEMBER 15 / HICKSTEAD SHOWGROUND
Love Truffles? A day of connection, discovery, and celebration—rooted in nature, guided by dogs and flavoured with truffle, head over to Hickstead Showground for the The UK Truffle Festival. Learn and indulge in the incredible world of truffles. It also aims to raise awareness about sustainable foraging and our native British truffles. Yes, wild truffles grow right here in the UK— and this festival is your chance to experience them like never before. The festival is dog and family-friendly — a perfect day out for food lovers, foragers, and adventurers of all ages. ALSO, get 20% OFF DISCOUNT on tickets with the discount code TRUFFLE20
For more, visit trufflefestival.co.uk
LET’S COOK: VEGAN / NOVEMBER 27 / GORDON RAMSAY ACADEMY, WOKING
No meat, no eggs, no dairy…? No problem. This half-day vegan cooking class at Woking’s Gordon Ramsay Academy shows just how delicious and easy plant-based eating can be. Whether you’re dabbling in flexitarianism or already a seasoned vegan, we think you’ll love learning some new seasonal dishes that put plants first.
For more, visit gordonramsayacademy.com
