FOOD-STUFF – TASTY EVENTS IN SURREY
Fancy feating on locally sourced and seasonal produce this September? As the season’s begin to turn, expect a host of autumnally themed events for you and your tummy. From sausage and cider festivals, to hop harvest festivals – wine and dine on some delectable treats in Surrey this month…
FARNHAM CIDER AND SAUSAGE FESTIVAL / SEPTEMBER 3 / GOSTREY MEADOW
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 and local cider producers vying to quench your thirst, as well as live music and plenty of entertainment throughout the day.
For more information, visit farnhamlions.org.uk
WOODLAND FEAST OVER FIRE / SEPTEMBER 7 + 8 / THE SALT BOX, PRIORY FARM ESTATE, REDHILL
For an alternative to dining out in the town’s latest eateries, head for the woods of Priory Farm and join wild food specialists The Salt Box for a woodland feast cooked over the fire in the great outdoors. Meet fellow intrepid foodies whilst sampling the very best in local and seasonal produce.
For more information, visit wearethesaltbox.co.uk
SURREY GIN FEST / SEPTEMBER 10 / LOSELEY PARK, GUILDFORD
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 loseleypark.co.uk
HASLEMERE FOOD FESTIVAL / SEPTEMBER 17 / LION 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. Taking place from 10 am – 4 pm, entry is free, which makes this the perfect day out for the whole family.
For more information, visit haslemere.com
HOP HARVEST FESTIVAL + HOP HARVEST T.E.A PARTY / SEPTEMBER 24 – 25 / 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 hogback.co.uk
FARNHAM FOOD FESTIVAL / SEPTEMBER 25 / 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 a variety of products, the weekend will also see food demonstrations from local chefs taking place, as well as a fiesta of food and drink to sample and take home with you. Live music from local performers as well as further entertainments completes a fabulous foodie day out for all.
For more information, visit farnham.gov.uk