FOOD STUFF: FOOD & DRINK EVENTS IN SURREY
As tummy’s rumble, grumble and mumble; ‘is it lunchtime yet?’, we thought it was a pertinent time to present you with your monthly instalment of our aptly titled food and drink feature, Food Stuff. Eloquent right? Sip, sup and slurp your way through these Surrey-based foodie events taking place this May.
THE LOCAL BEER FESTIVAL / APRIL 29 / THE LUCAN PAVILION
If you’re hopping mad about the, erm, hop-based beverage that is beer, then there’s a fair chance you may be interested in this Local Beer Festival in Laleham near Shepperton. Showcasing a wide array of the wet stuff – as well as beers and ciders, expect live entertainment, local stalls and much more.
For more information, visit thelocalfoodfestival.com
HAMPTON COURT PALACE ARTISAN FAYRE / MAY 12 – 14 / HAMPTON COURT PALACE
Set in the spacious East Gardens of historic Hampton Court Palace, enjoy the hustle and bustle of this Artisan Festival. Featuring Artisan producers, street food, pop-up bars, vintage tunes, traditional fete games, workshops and shire horse carriage rides, get set for some tasty fun in the sun this May.
For more information, visit hrp.org.uk
SMOKE HOUSE BARBECUE / MAY 13 + 26 / ABINGER COOKERY SCHOOL, ABINGER HAMMER
Barbecue enthusiasts take note: as the season for eating flame-grilled foodstuffs draws ever nearer, why not add some authentic flavour to your al fresco dining options this summer and sign up for this Smoke House Barbecue course at Abinger Cookery School? Discover a range of smoking techniques for all barbecues and enjoy a unique hands-on experience that’ll leave you feeling like a pro. Great for smoking foods any time of the year, a barbecue is for life, not just for the summer.
For more information, visit abingercookeryschool.com
FORAGING WALK & WILD PICNIC / MAY 18 / THE SALT BOX, PRIORY FARM ESTATE, SOUTH NUTFIELD
Fancy a forage? Join wild cooking specialists and all-around fabulous foodies, The Saltbox, for a morning spent foraging for wild foodstuffs, whereby you’ll learn an abundance of info on what’s good and not so good to pick, as well as the laws and etiquette of the land. Once you’re done, you’ll tuck into a delightful wild picnic incorporating all that is local, seasonal and foraged by your fair hands. Sign up and enjoy the wild side of food this spring.
For more information, visit wearethesaltbox.co.uk
SURREY HILLS ARTISAN FESTIVAL / MAY 20 – 21 / DENBIES WINE ESTATE, DORKING
Showcasing the very best of Surrey’s food, drink, arts and crafts, head in the direction of Denbies Wine Estate this May and meet some of the area’s master artisans. Participate in arts and crafts activities, sample some delicious foodstuffs and enjoy a foodie kind of day out for the whole family.
For more information, visit surreyhills.org
SILENT POOL ARTISAN TASTING DAY / MAY 17, 28 + 31 / ALBURY VINEYARD, SILENT POOL
Dine on the delights of Silent Pool’s artisan makers as you experience this exceptional tasting day. Meet the makers of Norbury Park Cheese, who’ll also provide lunch, and tour both the Albury Organic Vineyard and the Silent Pool Distillery. All in all, it’s a fascinating and flavour-filled day out!
For more information, visit alburyvineyard.com