FOOD STUFF: FOOD & DRINK EVENTS IN SURREY
Mmm, mmm, mmmmm. The sweet taste of spring is on the horizon and with it, the salutations and celebrations that food stuffs produced in this fair county justly deserve. Enjoy this humble guide to what’s good when it comes to food in Surrey this April.
TASTE OF SPRING / MARCH 30 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE
Celebrate the season with a special Spring Lunch at West Horsley Place. Enjoy the sights and smells of flowers, fine food, an exclusive tour and a glass of bubbles to mark the start of Spring. A wonderful day as a treat for yourself, to enjoy with friends or to give as a gift.
For more information, visit westhorsleyplace.org
CRANLEIGH’S SURREY HILLS ARTISAN MARKET / APRIL 1 / CRANLEIGH HIGH STREET
Showcasing the vast array of handmade and locally-produced gifts, food, drink, art and crafts from independent businesses made in the Surrey Hills, make your way to Cranleigh High Street from 10 am to 4 pm for this family-friendly event. Featuring local artisans and their Surrey Hills-made produce treats to browse and buy from, including handmade chocolates and brownies, artisan drinks, handcrafted leather goods, natural skincare, beautiful jewellery, original artworks, giftware, home and leisure pieces, and more.
For more information, visit surreyhills.org
SILENT POOL ARTISANS TASTING DAY / APRIL 19 / SILENT POOL, ALBURY
Dine on the delights of Silent Pool’s artisan makers as you experience this very special 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 silentpooldistillers.com
PICKLING AND FERMENTING / APRIL 19 / ABINGER COOKERY SCHOOL
Fermentation is the magical process of transforming a food product into something tastier, longer lasting and better for our health. It’s no coincidence that many of our favourite foods are made using fermentation techniques. Wine, cheese, beer and bread all contain complex flavour profiles which stimulate our palates and leave us wanting more. Want to find out how it’s done so that you, too, can maximise the longevity of your foodstuffs? Head for the Abinger Cookery School this month and find out more.
For more information, visit abingercookeryschool.com
FARNHAM BEEREX / APRIL 20 – 22 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
This celebration of all things barley, hop and malt sees various sessions taking place over the weekend as the Farnham Beerex makes a welcome return to the Maltings. Featuring an abundance of ales, beers and ciders from near and far, enjoy live music to tempt potentially tipsy toes to tap onto the dance floor and sup on something special.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
THE GIN AFFAIR / APRIL 22 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
An ode to this discerning drink of choice, celebrate all things Gin with a day of celebration, education, and potentially some kind of inebriation. Discover a plethora of producers from far and wide, all vying for the attention of your taste buds, and enjoy masterclasses, tasters, live music and more. Choose from an afternoon or evening session – and drink responsibly!
For more information, visit glive.co.uk