British food festivals you don’t want to miss
When it comes to food, Britain cooks up a storm, and foodie festival are one of our tastiest expressions of that. We have them coming out of ears, so whether you’re a meat eater, a seafood lover or a plant-based enthusiast, there is something to suit every pallet. You can munch, crunch, chew and chomp in parks, beaches, fields or exhibition centres most months of the year. Don’t forget to pack your appetites, and maybe your wellies, because this year’s food festivals are going off with a bang!
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 the 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 the regional top food festivals to get your teeth into…
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.
Food festival favourites outside of the capital
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 Fairs, Vegan Markets and Vegan Events.
Scottish Vegan Festival
7 April 2024
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
21 April 2024 (and other dates)
Now the flagship for Vegan Fairs, Get stuck into vegan streets food, cakes, ethical fashion and cruelty-free cosmetics.
The Welsh Vegan Festival
4 Aug 2024
Held in the nation’s capital, Cardiff, this vegan festival includes tasty eats, events, plus free goodie bags for VIP entry ticket holders.
Vegan Campout
26 - 29 July 2024
Grab your tents and head to Bicester, Oxfordshire, for this festival with music, yoga, meditation, face paining, workshops, and vegan food of course!
Vegan Kids Festival
30 Aug - 1 Sept 2024
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
21 Sept 2024
Boasting 60+ stalls packed with food and free samples, this vegan festival has demo’s, talks and workshops, and VIP goodie bags, too.