These festivals are all set to make this summer the most delicious one yet
ISLE OF WIGHT GARLIC FESTIVAL
17TH-18TH AUGUST 2024 | Seaclose Park, Newport The Isle of Wight is famed for its foodie credentials, so it’s only right that its annual festival has been a mainstay on food lovers’ calendars since 1983. As you might imagine, garlic is the headliner of this event and you’ll find it everywhere – eat it, drink it, buy it and perhaps even take part in the Garlic Games! Great for families, there’s masses of entertainment for garlic lovers of all ages including live music, free arts and crafts, circus fun, archery and kids entertainment – not to mention all of the delicious food and drink on offer from producers based on the island and beyond. garlicfestival.co.uk
MEATOPIA
29TH AUGUST-1ST SEPTEMBER
Tobacco Dock, London
Roll up, roll up for the 11th edition of Meatopia – a must-visit festival for all lovers of fire-cooking. During the four-day event 70 chefs from across the world will create mouthwatering bespoke dishes over live fire to be eaten by audience members using their Meatbucks (purchased with event tickets). Chefs include Paris-based Jean Ganizate and Paul Loiseleur from MELT, Adriana Cavita of Mexico-inspired Cavita and Ana Ortiz, outdoor cooking extraordinaire, so you know you’re in safe hands. Food, fire, drinks and cracking entertainment – with a philosophy of cooking with only high quality, responsibly sourced ingredients – what could be finer?
meatopia.co.uk
PUB IN THE PARK
MULTIPLE DATES | multiple locations Tom Kerridge’s much-loved food and music festival returns for 2024, and there are three upcoming events to feast on: Chiswick (28th-30th June), Reigate (12th-14th July) and St Albans (6th-8th September). Across the events, star chefs such as Michel Roux Junior, Simon Rimmer, Matt Tebbutt and Jose Pizarro will be showcasing their expertise, and some of the top restaurants in the UK will be in attendance to create mouthwatering dishes for visitors. Plus, with gigs galore from favourites including Van Morrison, you’re certain to have all of your foodie and musical cravings satisfied. pubintheparkuk.com
ABERGAVENNY FOOD FESTIVAL
21ST-22ND SEPTEMBER
Abergavenny, Wales
For a true taste of the Welsh borders, nothing comes close to Abergavenny Food Festival. For just £16 (free to under-16s if accompanied by a paying adult) you can stroll around six market venues hosting over 180 exhibitors across the centre of A
