FOOD STUFF
Hungry? Whether or not you indulged in all manner of food stuffs presented to you during the course of December, the chances are you may still require some sustenance in one form or another. From beer festivals to tasting experiences, find your fill of wonderful food and drink events taking place in Surrey this January.
WESTY BEER FESTIVAL / JANUARY 6 – 7 / WEST END CENTRE, ALDERSHOT
Did you receive an unusual festive package of craft beer from your doting Uncle Paul this Christmas? If you liked what you tasted, or are, indeed, somewhat of a beer and ale enthusiast already, then we implore one and all to venture to Aldershot’s West End Centre for the return of their famous West Beer Festival. Sample snifters of the good stuff, and remember to drink responsibly.
For more information, visit westendcentre.co.uk
PLANT-BASED COOKERY COURSE / JANUARY 7 / ABINGER COOKERY SCHOOL
Feeling more conscious about the food you consume but struggling to conjure up any semblance of a tasty meal at home? Get the tips and tricks you need to master a range of plant-based meals at this wonderful one-day course at Abinger Cookery School near Dorking this January.
For more information, visit abingercookeryschool.com
TASTING EXPERIENCE & DISTILLERY TOUR / JANUARY 13 / THE GIN KITCHEN, DORKING
Gin o’clock? If you’re bonkers about this botanical-based drink and are thirsty to learn more about your beverage of choice, then why not sign up for this Tasting Experience & Distillery Tour at the Gin Kitchen near Dorking? Discover how these distillers create their luxurious taste and perhaps arrange a taxi for the way home. As ever, please drink responsibly.
For more information, visit gin.kitchen
BURNS NIGHT CELEBRATION / JANUARY 21 / DENBIES WINE ESTATE, DORKING
Join in with this celebration of Rabbie Burns in the atmospheric Denbies Cellar, followed by dinner and the music of a traditional Scottish Ceilidh band in the Conservatory. Enjoy sparkling wine on arrival, a four-course meal – including haggis, neeps and tatties and accompanying wine – live entertainment throughout and, of course, a wee dram to help wash things down.
For more information, visit denbies.co.uk
COOKERY LESSON – EASY INDIAN / JANUARY 26 / MANDIRA’S KITCHEN, ALBURY
Are you tired of the cold? Discover a simple way to make tasty heartwarming food that’ll provide all the home comfort you need this winter. Make your way to Mandira’s Kitchen based at Silent Pool, Albury and take a seat at this Easy Indian Cookery Lesson. Learn about the essential Indian spices and flavours that’ll transform your dishes, leaving you with the knowledge and confidence to cook a proper Indian meal.
For more information, visit mandiraskitchen.com
SECRETTS MARMALADE COMPETITION 2023 / SECRETTS FARM SHOP, MILFORD
Are you feeling fruity? The time has come for final tastings and quality control: it’s the annual conserve contest, whereby you, the entrant, will compete with like-minded lovers of sweet Seville Orange to be crowned Secrett’s Farm Shop Marmalade Competition 2022 winner. The deadline for your marmalade drop-off at the farm shop is January 31.
For more information, visit secretts.co.uk