FOOD-STUFF
From vineyard tours and beer festivals, to supper clubs and al fresco dining, for those seeking some seasonal food and drink, take an intrepid adventure through Surrey this April and discover an array of events to whet your appetite and quench your thirst!
WINERY AND CAVE TOUR / APRIL 2 / GREYFRIARS VINEYARD, PUTTENHAM
Found perched upon the Hogs Back, head for one of Surrey’s many winery’s Greyfriars Vineyard for a fascinating Winery and Cave Tour. Taking place at the vineyards Monkshatch site, find out about their chalk cave and state of the art winery, as well as, of course, getting a tutored tasting of their award-winning wines.
For more information, visit greyfriarsvineyard.co.uk
FARNHAM BEEREX / APRIL 7 – 9 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
This celebration of all things barley, hop and malt sees various sessions taking place over the weekend, as the Farnham Beerex makes a welcome return to the Maltings. Featuring an abundance of ales, beers and ciders from near and far, enjoy live music to tempt potentially tipsy toes to tap onto the dance floor, and sup on something special to the sounds of Grizzly and The Grasshoppers, DisCover, The Gambit Jazzmen and The Farnham Big Band.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
THE GIN AFFAIR / APRIL 9 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
An ode to this discerning drink of choice, celebrate all things Gin with a day of celebration, education, and potentially some kind of inebriation. Discover a plethora of producers from far and wide, all vying for the attention of your taste buds, and enjoy masterclasses, tasters, live music and more. Choose from an afternoon or evening session – and drink responsibly!
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
FROM DIRT TO DISHES / APRIL 10 / RURAL LIFE LIVING MUSEUM, TILFORD
Enjoy a culinary celebration and venture over to the Rural Life Living Museum for their inaugural From Dirt to Dishes event. Come together and meet local producers, growers and makers, and enjoy foodie demonstrations as well as lots of activities for the kids to enjoy.
For more information, visit rural-life.org.uk
FIRE AND SPICE COOKERY / APRIL 20 + 21 / THE SALT BOX, PRIORY FARM, REDHILL
How about adding a little fire and smoke to your homemade Indian-inspired feasts with the help of al fresco supper club masters, the Salt Box? Learn how to create irresistible plates of food seasoned with fire and spice on this half-day course, where you’ll be cooking up Indian-inspired dishes with a twist in a relaxed and informative atmosphere, surrounded by the crackle and pop of the fire.
For more information, visit wearethesaltbox.co.uk
EPSOM SUPPER CLUB / APRIL 28 / EPSOM SUPPER CLUB
Join like-minded individuals and indulge in a three-course meal at the Epsom Supper Club this April. More often than not, a sold-out event; take your seat at the table as you are hosted by seasoned professional chef Laura Scott at her home. Diners can expect an intimate and relaxed environment, all the while enjoying the finer things in life.
For more information, visit howtocookgoodfood.co.uk
THE LOCAL BEER FESTIVAL / APRIL 30 – MAY 2 / THE LUCAN PAVILION, LALEHAM
A local beer festival that the whole family can enjoy head to The Lucan Pavilion in Laleham this month for a thoroughly great day out. Featuring a range of ales to try as well as a Pimms bar, prosecco bar, cider bar, rum bar and a gin bar, expect plenty of fun to be had with live music and fun-filled attractions in the kid’s zone. Remember, folks, drink responsibly!
For more information, visit thelocalfoodfestival.com
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