List of UK Food Festivals 2025
The UK serves up a feast of fantastic food festivals all year round, dishing out a delicious mix of tradition and innovation. From sizzling street food to gourmet delights, these events are a foodie’s dream—think mouth-watering regional specialties, chats with top chefs, and a front-row seat to the hottest culinary trends. Ready to tuck in? Here’s a handpicked menu of must-visit UK food festivals happening in 2025!
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February 2025
Buckingham Food Fair
Date: 22 February 2025
Location: Buckingham Community Centre, Buckinghamshire
Website: Buckingham Food Fair
A highlight of the local food scene, this annual fair celebrates the best of Buckinghamshire’s food and drink. Attendees can sample a variety of gourmet delights, watch live cooking demonstrations, and meet passionate producers from across the region. Whether you’re after artisan cheese, craft gin, or freshly baked pastries, there’s something for every foodie.
Monty Booch will be in attendance
March 2025
April 2025
York Chocolate Festival
Date: 16-20 April 2025
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Website: York Chocolate Festival
A city-wide celebration featuring markets, tastings, and demonstrations. Highlights local and regional food producers and offers a variety of events for all ages.
Broadstairs Easter Food Festival
Date: 18-20 April 2025
Location: Broadstairs, Kent
Website: Broadstairs Food Festival
Home to Kent's largest free-to-enter food festivals, this 3-day event bring together the best of Kent's producers and exhibitors.
Wigginton Park Food Festival
Date: 25 April 2025
Location: Tamworth Rugby Club, Tamworth
Website: Wigginton Park Food Festival
Regular local food, drink & music festival which takes place at Tamworth Rugby Club!
May 2025
Porthleven Festival
Date: 2-4 May 2025
Location: Porthleven, Cornwall
Website: Porthleven Festival
Visitors can enjoy live entertainment and a weekend full of culinary delights, featuring top local chefs and artisan producers offering everything from decadent desserts to fresh seafood.
Great British Food Festival - Trentham Gardens
Date: 3-5 May 2025
Location: Trentham Gardens, Stoke-on-Trent
Website: Great British Food Festival
Combining the nation's love of great food and drink with some of the UK's most beautiful locations. Enjoy artisan producers, street food, and live entertainment.
Brighton Foodies Festival
Date: 3-5 May 2025
Location: Brighton, East Sussex
Website: Foodies Festival Brighton
Known as the UK's biggest food festival, it features top chefs, live music, workshops, and a vast array of food stalls. A perfect day out for food enthusiasts.
Cardiff Foodies Festival
Date: 9-11 May 2025
Location: Cardiff, Wales
Website: Foodies Festival Cardiff
Known as the UK's biggest food festival, it features top chefs, live music, workshops, and a vast array of food stalls. A perfect day out for food enthusiasts.
Great British Food Festival - Arley Hall
Date: 10-11 May 2025
Location: Arley,Cheshire
Website: Great British Food Festival
Combining the nation's love of great food and drink with some of the UK's most beautiful locations. Enjoy artisan producers, street food, and live entertainment.
Pub in the Park, Marlow
Date: 15-18 May 2025
Location: Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Website: Pub In The Park
Set in the picturesque riverside town of Marlow, just an hour from London, Pub in the Park is a vibrant celebration of the UK’s finest food, drink, and live music. This carefully curated festival brings together top chefs and beloved local pubs, serving up street food, craft beers, and an unforgettable lineup of live performances.
St Ives Food Festival
Date: 16-18 May 2025
Location: St Ives, Cornwall
Website: St Ives Food Festival
A celebration of Cornish food in the beautiful St Ives. With demonstrations from renowned chefs such as Tom Brown and Jude Kereama.
Syon Park Foodies Festival
Date: 24-26 May 2025
Location: Syn Park, London
Website: Foodies Festival Syon Park
Known as the UK's biggest food festival, it features top chefs, live music, workshops, and a vast array of food stalls. A perfect day out for food enthusiasts.
Malton Food Lovers Festival
Date: 24-26 May 2025
Location: Malton, North Yorkshire
Website: Malton Food Festival
Dubbed Yorkshire's Food Capital, Malton's festival showcases the best local produce, street food, and culinary talent. Expect tastings, masterclasses, and family-friendly fun.
Great British Food Festival - Leeds
Date: 24-26 May 2025
Location: Harewood House, Leeds
Website: Great British Food Festival
Combining the nation's love of great food and drink with some of the UK's most beautiful locations. Enjoy artisan producers, street food, and live entertainment.
Saint Albans' Foodies Festival
Date: 24-26 May 2025
Location: Saint Albans, Hertfordshire
Website: Foodies Festival Saint Albans
Known as the UK's biggest food festival, it features top chefs, live music, workshops, and a vast array of food stalls. A perfect day out for food enthusiasts.
June 2025
Meatopia Glasgow
Date: 6-8 June 2025
Location: SWG3, Glasgow
Website: Meatopia Glasgow
A new festival celebrating barbecue cooking, featuring renowned chefs from Scotland and around the world showcasing their skills in live-fire cooking. The event also offers craft drinks and live music.
Guildford Foodies Festival
Date: 6-8 June 2025
Location: Guildford, Surrey
Website: Foodies Festival Guildford
Known as the UK's biggest food festival, it features top chefs, live music, workshops, and a vast array of food stalls. A perfect day out for food enthusiasts.
Delapré Food Festival
Date: 7-8 June 2025
Location: Delapré Abbey, Northampton
Website: Delapre Food Festival
Set in the grounds of Delapré Abbey, this food festival is full of charm and flavour. Within stunning grounds, it is sure to be a great day out.
Great British Food Festival - Holdenby Hall
Date: 14-15 June 2025
Location: Holdenby Hall, Northamptonshire
Website: Great British Food Festival
Combining the nation's love of great food and drink with some of the UK's most beautiful locations. Enjoy artisan producers, street food, and live entertainment.
Taste of London
Date: June 2025 - Date TBC
Location: Regent's Park, London
Website: Taste of London
A flagship event bringing together the city's best restaurants, chefs, and food brands. Enjoy live cooking demonstrations, tastings, and a gourmet shopping experience.
Chelmsford Foodies Festival
Date: 20-22 June 2025
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Website: Foodies Festival Chelmsford
Known as the UK's biggest food festival, it features top chefs, live music, workshops, and a vast array of food stalls. A perfect day out for food enthusiasts.
Great British Food Festival - Dinton Pastures
Date: 21-22 June 2025
Location: Dinton Pasture's, Berkshire
Website: Great British Food Festival
Combining the nation's love of great food and drink with some of the UK's most beautiful locations. Enjoy artisan producers, street food, and live entertainment.
Wollaton Park, Foodies Festival
Date: 27-29 June 2025
Location: Wollaton Park, Nottingham
Website: Foodies Festival Wollaton Park
Known as the UK's biggest food festival, it features top chefs, live music, workshops, and a vast array of food stalls. A perfect day out for food enthusiasts.
July 2025
Cambridge, Foodies Festival
Date: 4-6 July 2025
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Website: Foodies Festival Cambridge
Known as the UK's biggest food festival, it features top chefs, live music, workshops, and a vast array of food stalls. A perfect day out for food enthusiasts.
Colmore Food Festival
Date: 4-5 July 2025
Location: Victoria Square, Birmingham
Website: Colmore Food Festival
An annual event showcasing the best food and drink offerings from the Colmore Business District. Visitors can enjoy a selection of dishes from local restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and hotels, along with live entertainment.
Abingdon Food & Drink Festival
Date: 4-7 July 2025
Location: Abingdon Food Festival
Website: Abingdon Food Festival
A celebration of food and drink in South Oxfordshire. In the scenic Rye Farm Meadows, the festival features comedy and a range of food, beer and cider options. A great day out.
Great British Food Festival - Danson Park
Date: 05-06 July 2025
Location: Danson Park, London
Website: Great British Food Festival
Combining the nation's love of great food and drink with some of the UK's most beautiful locations. Enjoy artisan producers, street food, and live entertainment.
Tatton Park, Foodies Festival
Date: 11-13 July 2025
Location: Tatton Park, Cheshire
Website: Foodies Festival Tatton Park
Known as the UK's biggest food festival, it features top chefs, live music, workshops, and a vast array of food stalls. A perfect day out for food enthusiasts.
Winchester, Foodies Festival
Date: 18-20 July 2025
Location: Winchester, Hampshire
Website: Foodies Festival Winchester
Known as the UK's biggest food festival, it features top chefs, live music, workshops, and a vast array of food stalls. A perfect day out for food enthusiasts.
Great British Food Festival - Knebworth
Date: 19-20 July 2025
Location: Knebworth House, Hertfordshire
Website: Great British Food Festival
Combining the nation's love of great food and drink with some of the UK's most beautiful locations. Enjoy artisan producers, street food, and live entertainment.
National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival
Date: 19-20 July 2025
Location: Business Design Centre, London
Website: National Geographic Traveller Food Festival
This festival offers a global culinary journey with live demonstrations from prominent chefs, interactive masterclasses, and tasting sessions. Attendees can explore a diverse range of cuisines, participate in food photography workshops, and engage with cookbook authors. The event also features a street food area, providing a taste of international flavours.
Great British Food Festival - Weston Park
Date: 26-27 July 2025
Location: Weston Park, Shropshire
Website: Great British Food Festival
Combining the nation's love of great food and drink with some of the UK's most beautiful locations. Enjoy artisan producers, street food, and live entertainment.
August 2025
Edinburgh, Foodies Festival
Date: 1-3 August 2025
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Website: Foodies Festival Edinburgh
Known as the UK's biggest food festival, it features top chefs, live music, workshops, and a vast array of food stalls. A perfect day out for food enthusiasts.
Great British Food Festival - Lydiard Park
Date: 2-3 August 2025
Location: Lydiard Park, Wiltshire
Website: Great British Food Festival
Combining the nation's love of great food and drink with some of the UK's most beautiful locations. Enjoy artisan producers, street food, and live entertainment.
Glasgow, Foodies Festival
Date: 8-10 August 2025
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Website: Foodies Festival Glasgow
Known as the UK's biggest food festival, it features top chefs, live music, workshops, and a vast array of food stalls. A perfect day out for food enthusiasts.
Great British Food Festival - Wentworth Woodhouse
Date: 16-17 August 2025
Location: Rotherham, Yorkshire
Website: Great British Food Festival
Combining the nation's love of great food and drink with some of the UK's most beautiful locations. Enjoy artisan producers, street food, and live entertainment.
The Big Feastival
Date: 22-24 August 2025
Location: Kingham, Oxfordshire
Website: The Big Feastival
A family-friendly festival combining music, food, and fun. Features top chefs, live music acts, and a variety of food stalls, set on Alex James' farm.
Great British Food Festival - Wimbledon Park
Date: 23-25 August 2025
Location: Wimbledon, London
Website: Great British Food Festival
Combining the nation's love of great food and drink with some of the UK's most beautiful locations. Enjoy artisan producers, street food, and live entertainment.
Oxford Foodies Festival
Date: 23-25 August 2025
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
Website: Foodies Festival Oxford
Known as the UK's biggest food festival, it features top chefs, live music, workshops, and a vast array of food stalls. A perfect day out for food enthusiasts.
Bath Foodies Festival
Date: 29-31 August 2025
Location: Bath, Somerset
Website: Foodies Festival Bath
Known as the UK's biggest food festival, it features top chefs, live music, workshops, and a vast array of food stalls. A perfect day out for food enthusiasts.
September 2025
Oxford Foodies Festival
Date: 6-7 September 2025
Location: Margam Park, South Wales
Website: Foodies Festival Oxford
Known as the UK's biggest food festival, it features top chefs, live music, workshops, and a vast array of food stalls. A perfect day out for food enthusiasts.
Ludlow Food Festival
Date: 12-14 September 2025
Location: Ludlow, Shropshire
Website: Ludlow Food Festival
Set within the walls of Ludlow Castle, this festival celebrates the very best of the region's food and drink. Features over 180 local food and drink producers, chef demonstrations, and workshops.
Abergavenny Food Festival
Date: 20-21 September 2025
Location: Abergavenny, Wales
Website: Abergavenny Food Festival
One of the UK's leading food events, offering a platform for chefs, food businesses, and farmers. Includes masterclasses, product tastings, and a bustling market.
York Food and Drink Festival
Date: 19-28 September 2025
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Website: York Food Festival
A city-wide celebration featuring markets, tastings, and demonstrations. Highlights local and regional food producers and offers a variety of events for all ages.
Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival
Date: 27-28 September 2025
Location: Aldeburgh, Suffolk
Website: Aldeburgh Food and Drink
Celebrating the best of Suffolk’s produce, this festival is a haven for foodies who love fresh, local ingredients. Expect cooking demonstrations, talks from industry experts, and a vast array of food stalls.
Thame Food Festival
Date: 28-29 September 2025
Location: Thame, Oxfordshire
Website: Thame Food Festival
A lively event filled with chef demonstrations, food stalls, and artisan producers. You’ll find everything from street food to local cheese and craft beverages.
October 2025
Broadstairs Autumn Food Festival
Date: 3-5 October 2025
Location: Broadstairs, Kent
Website: Broadstairs Food Festival
Home to Kent's largest free-to-enter food festivals, this 3-day event bring together the best of Kent's producers and exhibitors.
Dartmouth Food Festival
Date: 24-26 October 2025
Location: Dartmouth, Devon
Website: Dartmouth Food Festival
A free festival celebrating the best food and drink from the South West. Includes chef demonstrations, workshops, and a market featuring local producers.
