FOOD STUFF – TASTY EVENTS IN SURREY
Mmm, mmm, mmm. Who’s hungry? It’s harvest time in Surrey and food and drink is in abundant in all its autumnal glory. From foraging edible herbs and pressing fallen apples, to a festival of flavours and Oktoberfest – tuck into these tasty food and drink events taking place this month.
A FORAGING WALK: SIGHTS, SMELLS AND TASTES OF AUTUMN / OCTOBER 1 / ROSAMUND COMMUNITY GARDEN, GUILDFORD
Join the team from Zero Carbon Guildford as they head for Rosamund Community Garden to explore what’s in nature’s store. Discover the sights, smells and tastes of autumn on this foraging walk and enjoy learning about what you can and can’t pick when you’re on your travels.
For more information, visit zerocarbonguildford.org
APPLE DAY / OCTOBER 1 / LEITH HILL PLACE
As autumn arrives, you may have noticed the odd piece of fallen fruit on the ground. If you seem to have a surplus of apples at your disposal, why not pop along to this apple-pressing day at Leith Hill Place? Simply bring along your own apples (and a container) and have them pressed into juice! So how do you like them apples?
For more information, visit nationaltrust.org.uk
YOTAM OTTOLENGHI AND NOOR MURAD / OCTOBER 12 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Spend a delicious evening with Yotam Ottolenghi and Noor Murad, the team behind the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen (OTK), as they reveal how to ‘Ottolenghify’ your meals in this fun and interactive event. Live on stage, Ottolenghi and Murad will take you through their latest OTK cookbook, Extra Good Things, and how everyday ingredients can be transformed into dishes with oomph. Tasty.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
FESTIVAL OF FLAVOURS / OCTOBER 12 – 16 / RHS GARDEN, WISLEY
Get ready for five-day food spectacular at RHS Garden, Wisley, this October. Whether you’re tasting your way around the world, browsing and buying from over 35 foodies stalls, taking tours of edible gardens or even getting handy tips from celebrity chefs, venture safe in the knowledge that your appetite may be whetted somewhat. Expect live food demonstrations from chefs including; Raymond Blanc, Ching He Huang, Asma Khan, Manju Malhi and Atul Kochhar as they share ideas to help you cook up plant-based recipes at home, using fresh ingredients from the garden.
For more information, visit rhs.org.uk
OKTOBERFEST / OCTOBER 15 + 16 / DORKING BREWERY, DORKING
Fancy a bevvy of Bavarian bevvies? Dorking Brewery will hold its very own ode to Oktoberfest at its place this October. So in celebration of Don, your finest lederhosen and get set for a feast of bratwurst and beer over two days. Adult tickets are just £5, which includes your first drink free! Win.
For more information, visit dorkingbrewery.com
CHAMPAGNE AFTERNOON TEA AT THE HOUSE OF LORDS / OCTOBER 20 / HOUSE OF LORDS, LONDON
Fancy something special this month? Head for the capital and join Baroness Pidding CBE for an indulgent Champagne Afternoon Tea at The House of Lords at this exclusive event in support of Godalming-based Meath Epilepsy Charity. In a location not usually open to the public, enjoy a classic menu of Champagne on arrival, sandwiches, scones, tea, and cakes served in the beautiful Cholmondeley Room and the House of Lords Terrace overlooking the Thames. Tickets are £75, and all proceeds go to Meath Epilepsy Charity.
For more information, visit meath.org.uk
THE NATIONAL HONEY SHOW / OCTOBER 27 – 29 / SANDOWN PARK, ESHER
Who loves honey? Indulge in nature’s sweet nectar this October as the National Honey Show comes to Sandown Park in Esher. Promoting the highest quality honey and wax products with a competition involving international classes, lectures, workshops and a beekeeping equipment trade show, providing you with all you need to keep your honey bees happy.
For more information, visit honeyshow.co.uk
FEATHER AND FUR SMALL GAME BUTCHERY & COOKERY / OCTOBER 29 / THE SALT BOX, PRIORY FARM ESTATE, REDHILL
Learn how to pluck, draw and butcher feathered small wild game such as pigeons, pheasants or duck or skin and joint small game like rabbits and squirrels. Surrounded by the crackle and pop of our fires, let wild cooking enthusiasts The Saltbox guide you through the ancient skill of creating and cooking over an open fire in a relaxed and informative environment beneath the trees.
For more information, visit wearethesaltbox.co.uk