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A Great British menu of this year’s top food festivals

With more than 100 food festivals firing up annually, Britain is serving up scrumptious food with a healthy dollop of music and a side of good times. England, Scotland and Wales are celebrating internationally diverse cuisine, home-grown produce and mouth-watering local flavours. With events popping up everywhere from Edinburgh city centre to the green fields of the Isle of Wight, we’ve sliced and diced a list of London’s biggest food events and regions’ top food festivals to get your teeth into…

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London’s largest food festivals

Here is a lineup of the capital’s biggest food events, each one boiling over with award-winning chefs, Michelin-starred demos, live music and entertainment. From a vegan-friendly exhibition to a flame grilled meat feast, there is something to cater to all your dietary requirements. 

Immerse yourself in cooking masterclasses, watch live demonstrations from Michelin-starred chefs or tee off for a round of crazy golf.

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Couple eating burgers at food market.
Taste of London

London Vegan Fayre

7th - 8th December 2024

Calling all herbivores – get into all things plant-based with a weekend of food and entertainment. Look out for the Bristol Vegan Fayre, too.

Discover the flavours of London Vegan Fayre

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Portobello Vegan Night Market
London Vegan Fayre

Meatopia UK

28th - 31st August 2025

A carnivore's paradise, with the world’s leading live-fire chefs serving up a whole host of exclusive meaty dishes.

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Group of ladies in aprons Hangfire Bbq cooking at Meatopia Food Festival
Meatopia UK

Immerse yourself in cooking masterclasses, watch live demonstrations from Michelin-starred chefs or tee off for a round of crazy golf.

Discover the flavours of Taste of London

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Couple eating burgers at food market.
Taste of London

London Vegan Fayre

7th - 8th December 2024

Calling all herbivores – get into all things plant-based with a weekend of food and entertainment. Look out for the Bristol Vegan Fayre, too.

Discover the flavours of London Vegan Fayre

Photo by: portobellovegannightmkt

Portobello Vegan Night Market
London Vegan Fayre

Meatopia UK

28th - 31st August 2025

A carnivore's paradise, with the world’s leading live-fire chefs serving up a whole host of exclusive meaty dishes.

Discover the flavours of Meatopia UK

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Group of ladies in aprons Hangfire Bbq cooking at Meatopia Food Festival
Meatopia UK

Food festival favourites outside of the capital

Isles of Scilly, England 12th - 21st September 2025

Welcome to 10 days of mouth-watering food and drink experiences across the Isles of Scilly.

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A man posing behind a row of barbeque food at Taste of Scilly Food Festival on Tresco Island
Various locations 15th May - 7th September 2025

A delicious mixture of Michelin-starred food, great drinks and chart-topping live music at various locations.

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Festival goers at Tom Kerridge's Pub in the Park
Edinburgh, Scotland

Get stuck into Scotland’s famous flavours, with street food, live demos and whole host of local produce.

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Close up of chef dressing plate with clams and scallops
St Ives, England May 2025

A three-day food takeover bringing local delights, drink live music and entertainment to the coastline.

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St Ives Food & Drink Festival
Various locations 3rd May - 31st August 2025

The UK’s largest celebration of food and drink, full of live demos and a Cake and Bake theatre.

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Foodies Festival
Porthleven, England 2nd - 4th May 2025

A three-day festival filled with chef theatres, live music and an all-important pasty lounge.

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Abergavenny, Wales 20th - 21st September 2025

Learn how to cook over a firepit, with live chef demos at this two-day extravaganza of all things food.

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Chef serving up food at Abergavenny Food Festival, Wales
Kingham, England 22nd - 24th August 2025

Chart-topping music and award winning chefs brings this festival to life, with a three day jam-packed agenda of all things food.

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Large crowd dancing in front of a stage in the day at the Big Feastival in The Cotswolds.
Isle of Wight, England 16th - 17th August 2025

Garlic lovers unite – celebrate this pungent ingredient by eating, drinking and even wearing it!

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A pair of hands holding a large bulb of garlic at the Isle of Wight Garlic Festival
Wadebridge, England 24th - 27th July 2025

Think Michelin-starred food, eclectic lineups, SUP yoga and a weekend full of good vibes and a whole host of oysters.

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Rock Oyster Festival
Sheffield, England

A must-visit for any urban foodie, this festival is set to tantalise your taste buds with local produce, artisan stalls, live music and plenty of street grub.

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Crowds of people eating and drinking outside as part of Sheffield Food Festival
Broadstairs, England

Celebrate local food and drink at the popular Broadstairs Food Festival, in the beautiful Kent seaside town.

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Location: Kent

Broadstairs Food Festival
Lymington, England 11th - 13th July 2025

Juicy lobster, succulent crab, and freshly caught mussels and oysters: it’s all on the menu!

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Location: New Forest

Lymington Seafood Festival
Brecon, Wales

This annual gourmet gathering features over 60 food producers, chefs and experts.

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Location: Brecon Beacon

Brecon Beacons Food Festival
Steyning, England

Celebrate the rich food and wine produce of Steyning and surrounds, in the South Downs, with its food festival.

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Location: South Downs

Steyning & District Food and Drink Festival
Caernarfon, Wales

Every summer, this north Wales food festival celebrates the region’s finest chefs, growers, restaurants and farmers.

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Cardiff, Wales

This three-day feast includes farmers’ markets, cooking demos, street food and Welsh delicacies galore.

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Location: Food image

A group of men eating food at a table at the International Food and Drink Festival in Cardiff, Wales
Malton, England

As well as over 100 stalls and vendors, look out for cooking demos, celebrity chefs and tasting sessions.

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Location: North Yorks

Malton Food Lovers Festival

Vegetarian and vegan festivals in Britain

Vegetarian and vegan festivals and events take place all over Britain throughout the year. For a full run-down of vegan happenings see: Vegan FairsVegan Markets and Vegan Events.

Scottish Vegan Festival

6 April 2025

Head to Edinburgh for all-vegan stalls from local traders, packed with food, drink, clothing, crafts, film screenings, guest speakers and more.

Cheltenham Vegan Market

2025 TBC

Get stuck into vegan streets food, cakes, ethical fashion and cruelty-free cosmetics.

Vegan Campout

29 August – 1 September 2025

Grab your tents and head to Bygrave Woods, Hertfordshire, for this festival with music, yoga, meditation, face painting, workshops, and vegan food of course! 

The Welsh Vegan Festival

2025 TBC

Held in the nation’s capital, Cardiff, this vegan festival includes tasty eats, events, plus free goodie bags for VIP entry ticket holders.
 

Vegan Kids Festival

22 – 24 August 2025

Spend quality time with the family at this child-focused festival in Bristol which is all about fun. Look out for 10 different zones, each with a fun theme, and vegan food galore.

Portsmouth Vegan Festival

20 September 2025

Boasting 60+ stalls packed with food and free samples, this vegan festival has demos, talks and workshops, and VIP goodie bags, too.

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Look out for the Michelin green star for the ultimate in sustainability-inspired restaurant cuisine.

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Blond woman and man sitting at table, eating seafood platter

Britain has a diverse foodie scene, with plenty of unique and delicious dishes to be experienced. Find the best places and restaurants to eat in the UK here.

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Three young women friends enjoying dim sum lunch at a sunny pavement cafe

The summer signals festival season in Britain, so grab your wellies and get ready to party with one of the many music festivals taking place around the country.

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Location: Suffolk, England

Mumford & Sons performing on the main stage of Latitude Festival

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