FOOD STUFF: FOOD & DRINK EVENTS THIS JANUARY
Okay, okay. Our tummies may still be in a state of recovery from the deluge of delicacies digested during the course of December, but we still need to eat and drink. From beer festivals and whiskey tasting to sushi making and marmalade competitions, tuck into the latest edition of ‘Food Stuff’.
WESTY BEER FESTIVAL / JANUARY 5 – 6 / 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
SECRETTS MARMALADE COMPETITION / SECRETTS FARM SHOP, MILFORD
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 2024 winner. Check back closer to the time for details on how to enter. May the best marmalade win!
For more information, visit secretts.co.uk
GLENFARCLAS WHISKY TASTING / JANUARY 19 / THE LIQS CLUB, ASHSTEAD
Warm those cockles and head for The Liqs Club in Ashstead for a sophisticated night sampling and sipping some rather fine Glenfarclas Whisky. If you like what you tase, why not consider becoming a member of the Liquid Gold Whisky Company whereby you’ll be able to choose from a selection of over 600 whiskies, as well as an extensive list of gins, wine, Champagne and cocktails. Sign me up! Drink Responsibly.
For more information, visit liquidgoldwhiskyco.com
SUSHI MAKING / JANUARY 25 / THE ABINGER COOKER SCHOOL, DORKING
Roll up, roll up and sign up for this evening Sushi Making course at the awesome Abinger Cookery School. Learn the art of sushi and have a cheeky bite to eat as you discover how to roll like a pro. Then, become a master and invite your friends for a Japanese feast this January.
For more information, visit abingercookeryschool.com
BURNS NIGHT / JANUARY 25 / THE HOGS BACK TAP
Enjoy an ode to Rabbie Burns as Surrey’s finest Hogs Back Brewery pay homage to the Scottish poet. Tuck into a three-course meal, a little dram of something special for the address, and a traditional ceilidh to finish! And yes, Haggis is on the menu!
For more information, visit hogsback.co.uk
COOKERY LESSON – HEALTHY VEGETARIAN / JANUARY 30 / MANDIRA’S KITCHEN, ALBURY
From delicately flavoured dals to smoked vegetables, from spiced mains to stir-fried sides, you won’t look at vegetarian food in the same way again! This four hour session, includes all ingredients, expert teaching and finishes with the meal that you have cooked for one person.
For more information, visit mandiraskitchen.com