FOOD STUFF: FOOD & DRINK EVENTS IN SURREY THIS NOVEMBER
Whether you’re thinking of foraging, feasting or potentially a bit of both, the latest instalment of Food Stuff is packed full of tasty food and drink events taking place in Surrey this November. What are you waiting for? Tuck in!
REDHILL BEER FESTIVAL / OCTOBER 31 – NOVEMBER 2 / MERSTHAM VILLAGE HALL
Tis the season to sip on a jug or two of traditional, and some not so traditional real beer. Head for Redhill for the annual CAMRA Festival whereby you’ll be able to pressure, purr and be poured pints of the good stuff. Remember, drink responsibly folks.
For more information, visit ems.camra.org
MUSHROOM FORAGING / NOVEMBER 15 / SUTTON PLACE, ABINGER HAMMER
Be closer to nature by learning to forage mushrooms mindfully, ethically and tastefully, this November. Learn how to confidently forage at least one specific mushroom: the penny bun, also known as porcini and/or bay boletes (related to the penny bun) or the Winter Chanterelle. Finish the walk with a taste of wild food made with foraged mushrooms as well as feeling the calm and tranquility of mindful time spent in nature. Blissful.
For more information, visit hinokiforestbathing.co.uk
CHRISTMAS ON THE FARM / NOVEMBER 23 – 24 / PRIORY FARM ESTATE, REDHILL
If you’ve never been before, Priory Farm Estate’s Farm Shop is quite the thing of beauty. Set among the rolling Surrey Hills, Whet your appetite and be inspired by an abundance of festive foods at Priory Farm’s Christmas Food Festival. Find some delectable presents for loved-ones, as well as stocking up on some special treats from artisan food producers, as you get set for an unforgettable Christmas Day feast.
For more information, visit prioryfarm.co.uk
DIWALI DHAMAKA: A FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS / NOVEMBER 29 / MANDIRA’S KITCHEN, ALBURY
Light up your Diwali with a dazzling feast at Madnira’s Kitchen this month! Enjoy festive flavours and sweet treats that make the Festival of Lights so special. Celebrate the night with traditional music and dance to make the night unforgettable. Discover the sumptuous menu online and book your space at the table pronto!
For more information, visit mandiraskitchen.com
THE PERFECT ROAST / NOVEMBER 30 / THE ABINGER COOKERY SCHOOL, ABINGER HAMMER
Hmmmm. Sunday Roast. What could be better on an autumn’s afternoon? Learn how to make the most delicious roast dinner from those in the know at this one-day cookery course in Abinger. Get a step-by-step guide to cooking all those tasty trimmings and wow your friends and family with your newfound skills on a chilly weekend this November.
For more information, visit abingercookeryschool.com
WINTER TOUR & TASTING / SUNDAYS / GREYFRIARS VINEYARD, PUTTENHAM
Fortunately for folks in Surrey, we are blessed with the kind of geology that makes growing grapes, a wine lovers dream. With numerous vineyards to be found throughout the county, why not take a Winter Wine Tour of Greyfriar’s Vineyard this November? Enjoy a glass of fizz in the tasting room before going on a short, wintery walk through some of their vines, a tour of the production room, and a tasting including a wine specially selected from their library collection!
For more information, visit greyfriarsvineyard.co.uk