FOOD STUFF: FOODIE NEWS & EVENTS
As food stuffs countywide are harvested for our pleasure, some may say that this be the best time of year for feasting on foraged delights. Whether you’re sampling sausages or sipping on some local beer, find out what’s on in Surrey with the latest instalment of Food Stuff!
SAUSAGE & CIDER FESTIVAL / SEPTEMBER 2 / GOSTREY MEADOW, FARNHAM
Cider and Sausage. Could there be two sweeter-sounding words? What’s this? A whole festival dedicated to such fineries! You bet. Head to Farnham’s Gostrey Meadow for a day celebrating all things Sausage and Cider this September. Choose from the family-friendly daytime session (12 – 4) or Adults only (5 – 9). Discover a range of sausages from home and abroad, local cider producers vying to quench your thirst, live music and plenty of entertainment throughout the day.
For more information, visit farnhamlions.org.uk
SURREY GIN FEST / SEPTEMBER 9 / LOSELEY PARK
If you’re bonkers about the botanical brilliance of Gin, then go ahead and celebrate this September by attending the Surrey Gin Fest held at Loseley Park. Heralded as the UK’s biggest Gin Festival, as well as Gin, Gin and more Gin, attendees will also get to sample the delights of local artisan food stalls and live entertainment from the main stage. So what are you waiting for? See you at the bar.
For more information, visit ginfestco.com
GODALMING BEER FESTIVAL / SEPTEMBER 15 – 17 / THE BURYS FIELD, GODALMING
After the success of last year’s inaugural event, Godalming Beer Festival is back at The Bury’s Field this September. Promising three days of craft beer, real ale, Gin, cider, street food, live music and more entertainment. Choose from sessions taking place on Friday evening, Saturday afternoon/evening, an afternoon session on Sunday or go wild (not too wild) and get a ticket for the whole thing! Expect much fun.
For more information, visit surreybeerfestivals.co.uk
THE BOATHOUSE CAFE / RIVER WEY, GUILDFORD
If you go down the Wey today, you might find a pleasant surprise. After years left empty, Guildford’s famous Boathouse has been restored and regenerated to become a space of beauty, elegance and calm. While away the day beside the river and enjoy the delicacies of Guildford’s latest independent eatery, The Boathouse Cafe. With plans aplenty for the future, watch this space for exciting things happening at Guildford’s riverside.
For more information, visit theboathouseguildford.co.uk
HASLEMERE FOOD FESTIVAL / SEPTEMBER 16 / LIONS GREEN, HASLEMERE
A celebration of local produce sourced from Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire, the Haslemere Food Festival returns to Lion Green in Haslemere this month, ready to wow foodies with a haven of gastronomic goodies and much more. Entry is free from 10 am – 4 pm, making this the perfect day out for the whole family.
For more information, visit haslemere.com
THE SURREY CHILLI FESTIVAL / SEPTEMBER 16 + 17 / WALTON ON THAMES CRICKET CLUB
Fancy feeling hot, hot, hot? If the English summer has left you somewhat limp, head for the Surrey Chilli Festival in Walton-On-Thames for a fiery fiesta that’ll be sure to warm your senses. Discover a range of concoctions and colourful culinary creations celebrating spicy chilli peppers. Not a fan of the fire? Fear not; a range of non-spicy foodstuffs will be available, a kids zone for the little foodies in your fam and live music throughout the day.
For more information, visit thelocalfoodfestival.com
HOP HARVEST FESTIVAL + TEA PARTY / SEPTEMBER 16 + 17 / HOGS BACK BREWERY, TONGHAM
‘Tis the time of year to harvest! Head to the marvellous world of the famed Hogs Back Brewery in Tongham for a right proper Hop Harvest Festival this weekend. On Saturday, enjoy a day of beer, music and street food, and on Sunday, bring the family along for the Hop Harvest TEA Party. As is the tradition at the brewery, a batch of their very special Green T.E.A will be available; brewed with the freshest of hops, this distinct beaker of green beer will go down a treat! Expect good times.
For more information, visit hogsback.co.uk
FARNHAM FOOD FESTIVAL / SEPTEMBER 24 / CASTLE STREET, FARNHAM
The Farnham Food Festival has quickly grown to become one of the largest one-day foodie festivals in the South-East of England. Hosting more than 100 food and drink producers selling various products, the day will also see food demonstrations from local chefs and a fiesta of food and drink to sample and take home with you. Live music from local performers and further entertainment complete a fabulous foodie day out for all.
For more information, visit farnham.gov.uk