FOOD STUFF: FOOD & DRINK EVENTS THIS MAY
Hungry much? Spring brings with it a bounty of food stuffs ready and waiting to be consumed. Whether it’s a trip to an artisan market or a tasting tour of Surrey’s food and drink delicacies – find your fill of food stuff with out latest guide to foodie events taking place this May…
THE CHARCUTERIE BOX / MAY 2 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE
The Charcuterie Box arrive at West Horsley Place this month bringing with them a sumptuous feast of incredible cured meats on offer from local artisan producer Tempus Charcuterie who are based here in Surrey as well as co-founder and former Masterchef winner Dhruv Baker in attendance. Joining them for the evening will be the hugely knowledgeable and experienced Simeon Hudson Evans, who is a long serving World Cheese Awards judge. Explore world class charcuterie and cheese and taste some great wines that have been matched to compliment the foodstuff.
For more information, visit westhorsleyplace.org
SILENT POOL ROSE RELEASE DAY / MAY 6 / ALBURY VINEYARD
Don’t miss the release of Albury Vineyard’s new Silent Pool Rosé 2023! The event features a pop-up wine bar, rosé tastings & vineyard tours. Children and well behaved dogs on leads welcome. Albury’s flagship wine was originally served on the Royal Barge to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, and usually sells out within months of its release in May each year. Fancy a drop? Snap us some tickets quick for a tasty afternoon spent in the heart of the Surrey Hills.
For more information, visit alburyvinyeard.com
THE SURREY HILLS WINE, BEER AND GIN TASTING TOUR / MAY 11 / GUILDFORD TRAIN STATION
Fast becoming a beacon for delicious drinks, why not take a tour of Surrey’s landmark producers with this wine, beer and gin tasting tour. Taking in Greyfriars Vineyard, Silent Pool Distillers and Tillingbourne Brewery, sustenance comes in the form of a two-course meal at The Queens head in East Clandon. For a ridiculously good day this May, book your tickets pronto.
For more information, visit grapeandgraintours.co.uk
SMOKE HOUSE BARBECUE / MAY 16 / WEBER GRILL ACADEMY, ABINGER HAMMER
Barbecue enthusiasts take note: as the season for eating flame-grilled food draws ever nearer, why not add some authentic flavour to your al fresco dining options this summer with 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 weber.com
ARTISAN FAYRE / MAY 17 – 19 / 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
BEACON HILL BEER FESTIVAL / MAY 24 – 25 / HINDHEAD ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
A little gem among Surrey’s beerfests and one of the longest running in the county, the 20th annual Beacon Hill Beer festival just keeps getting better. Hosted by the Hindhead Royal British Legion, the festival plays over Friday evening, and Saturday from 12pm, and features dozens of carefully selected craft beers and ales from local heroes and many from further afield. There’ll be great food available and stellar live bands,
For more information, visit hindheadrbl.co.uk