FOOD STUFF! FOOD & DRINK IN SURREY THIS OCTOBER
One of the best times of year for food, October and the seasonal harvest yields an abundance of excellent foodie adventures to go on. Whether it’s going to the pub for a Sunday Roast or helping harvest grapes at your local vineyard – taste the season with this sumptuous guide to good food in Surrey this month.
APPLE OPEN DAY / OCTOBER 1 / GATTON PARK, REIGATE
As autumn arrives, you may have noticed the odd piece of fallen fruit on the ground. Pop along to this Apple Open Day day at the scenic Gatton Park and enjoy juicing demonstrations and much more in the way of apple-themed activities.
For more information, visit gattonpark.co.uk
ALBURY VINEYARD 2023 HARVEST / PROVISIONALLY OCTOBER 3, 4, 8, 10, 12, 15, 18, 20 / 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 information, visit alburyvineyard.com
FESTIVAL OF FLAVOURS / OCTOBER 11 – 15 / RHS GARDEN, WISLEY
This October, prepare for a five-day food spectacular at RHS Garden, Wisley. Whether you’re tasting your way around the world, browsing and buying from over 35 foodies stalls, taking tours of edible gardens, or even getting handy tips from celebrity chefs, venture safe knowing that your appetite may be whetted somewhat.
For more information, visit rhs.org.uk
REAL ALE TRAIN / OCTOBER 14 + 28 / WATERCRESS LINE, ALRESFORD
All aboard the Real Ale Train! If you’re looking for a different kind of day out, look no further than the Real Ale Train boarding on the Watercress Line this October. Starting and finishing at Alton Station, hop on board and get a serving or real ale from the restored bar carriage before tucking into a tasty plate of food in the name of sustenance.
For more information, visit watercressline.co.uk
DENBIES CHOCOLATE FAIR / OCTOBER 15 / DENBIES WINE ESTATE, DORKING
For connoisseurs of cocoa and general chocolate enthusiasts alike, enjoy a mouthwatering day spent at this delectable Chocolate Fair held at Denbies Wine Estate. Meet an array of artisan chocolatiers vying for your taste buds’ attention before trying, buying – and attempting not to eat everything in sight.
For more information, visit denbies.co.uk
AUTUMN FORAGING WALK & SUPPER / OCTOBER 19 / THE SALT BOX, PRIORY FARM ESTATE, SOUTH NUTFIELD
Venture into the countryside and spend the day learning how to forage wild foodstuffs. Learn the do’s and don’ts of the foraging code and countryside act before heading off on a two-and-a-half-hour walk, when you’ll learn how to identify the various edible plants, flowers, fruits and mushrooms that lie in wait on our doorstep. An afternoon’s education will be followed by a delicious seasonal supper cooked over fire.
For more information, visit wearethesaltbox.co.uk
THE NATIONAL HONEY SHOW / OCTOBER 26 – 28 / SANDOWN PARK, ESHER
Who loves honey? Indulge in nature’s sweet nectar this October as the National Honey Show comes to Sandown Park in Esher. Promoting the highest quality honey and wax products with a competition involving international classes, lectures, workshops and a beekeeping equipment trade show, providing you with all you need to keep your honey bees happy.
For more information, visit honeyshow.co.uk