FOOD STUFF! FOOD & DRINK EVENTS IN SURREY
Fancy some tasty treats? We’ve got you! Food, glorious food, galore this month as outdoor events come to the fore. Food festivals, cooking over fire and fiery foods await. Find out what’s in Surrey this month with our top picks.
GODALMING FOOD FESTIVAL / JULY 7 / GODALMING TOWN CENTRE
Tantalise your taste buds with an exciting variety of street food, produce and locally produced beer, gins and champagne stalls in the town centre. A cider festival and more food stalls can be found on Church Street, and a great line-up of live music and entertainment at The Pepperpot. There’ll be food demos throughout the day with fun food-related activities, a free Punch & Judy show, a Classic Car Show in The Burys, live music and much more.
For more information, visit godalming-tc.gov.uk
SILENT POOL ARTISAN TASTINGS / JULY 17 + 28 / SILENT POOL, ALBURY
Nestled around the Silent Pool on the Albury Estate are 3 producers of exquisite artisanal food and drink. On the Artisan Tasting Day you’ll visit Albury Vineyard, Mandira’s Kitchen, and Silent Pool Distillers with lunch in the vineyard. The perfect day out for the foodie. Spaces fill up quick, so book your tickets quick and get ready for a tasty day in the Surrey Hills.
For more information, visit alburyvineyard.com
SEASONAL COOKING OVER FIRE / JULY 19, 21 + 26 / PRIORY FARM ESTATE, SOUTH NUTFIELD
Are energy prices getting you down? Why not try a spot of wild cooking and sign up for this cooking over fire course hosted by The Salt Box? Head over to their corner of Priory Farm Estate near Redhill and learn how to build the perfect fire, forage wild ingredients and discover which foodstuffs make the best dishes. Reconnect with ancient techniques whilst listening to the crackle and pop of the fire. Perfect.
For more information, visit wearethesaltbox.co.uk
SMOKE AND FIRE FESTIVAL / JULY 20-21 / ASCOT RACECOURSE
Smoke and Fire Festival returns to Ascot Racecourse this August promising a flaming feast for fervent foodies to indulge in. The UK’s largest BBQ experience, lovers of the ultimate al fresco dining option can revel in a day of grilled goodies complete with a festival atmosphere. Featuring BBQ Alley, food, bourbon, beer, live music and more – get some tickets quickly for a fun day out.
For more information, visit ascot.com
CHEESE & CHILLI FESTIVAL / JULY 20-21 / SHALFORD PARK, GUILDFORD
Feel the heat this July at this celebration of chillies and cheese. This wildly popular travelling foodfest regularly sees 5,000 and 10,000 visitors at each event, drawn to nearly 100 traders and the chance to sample some of the best chillies and cheeses from the UK and beyond. If you’re feeling brave, participate in the chilli eating or man v food competition, or just take in demos and talks, live music, bars, and children’s entertainment.
For more information, visit cheeseandchillifestival.com
STREET / JULY 26 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Let’s face it – one of the best things about the summer season is eating al fresco. With an array of dining options for foodies to choose from, the outdoor eating game has never been better. If you need a festival fix and an eclectic mix of eateries this July, head over to Farnham Maltings and experience ‘Street’. Find live music, food trucks, a pop-up bar and plenty of seating.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
