Food & drink (page 2)

Aberdour Festival

The picturesque seaside town plays host to an action-packed family-friendly festival. There's something for all ages and all tastes, from a beach day with a sandcastle competition for children and fun run for adults, to a food market and picnic day, as well as sports, magic shows, children's activities and live music over…

Various Venues, Aberdour

Fri 26 Jul

Times vary / Prices to be confirmed

Sat 27 Jul

Times vary / Prices to be confirmed

Sun 28 Jul

Times vary / Prices to be confirmed

…and 7 more dates until 4 Aug

Creative Banter

Creatives from every imaginable field are invited to these networking nights, which sees knowledge sharing and collaboration happen in a relaxed, non-sales pitchy type environment.

The Clutha Vaults, Glasgow

Tue 21 May

Free / 0141 552 7520

18:00 – 20:00

Tue 18 Jun

Free / 0141 552 7520

18:00 – 20:00

Tue 16 Jul

Free / 0141 552 7520

18:00 – 20:00

…and 2 more dates until 17 Sep

Curry Festival

An evening of flat racing with The Spice Merchant Group offering samples of their curries.

Windsor Racecourse

Mon 3 Jun

£12–£38 / 0871 220 0260

17:30 – 20:30

Edible Edinburgh: Breakfast at the Botanics

Get a greenery fix before work or school with an early morning breakfast of local food and environmental ideas. Gardening and foraging experts are on hand with advice for making the most of plant life in the city, focusing on organic and sustainable growing techniques.

Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Wed 19 Jun

Demonstration Garden

Free / 0131 248 2909

19:30 – 22:00

The Fleece Inn Asparagus Auction

A sale of the vegetable raising funds for The Bretforton Silver band.

National Trust: The Fleece Inn, Evesham

Sun 26 May

Free, plus admission charges / 01386 831173

18:00 – 22:30

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FyneFest

Beer is the star at Fyne Ales brewery with over 100 different beers from the UK’s best breweries available over the weekend, accompanied by an equally tempting music programme and food from a range of local producers (local as in venison burgers from the estate and fresh oysters collected from the loch). This year's…

Fyne Ales, Cairndow

Fri 14 Jun

Times vary / £20–£30 / 01499 600120

Sat 15 Jun

Times vary / £20–£30 / 01499 600120

Sun 16 Jun

Times vary / £20–£30 / 01499 600120

Loch Lomond Food and Drink Festival

Tasty tipples and appetising nibbles on the bonny banks of Loch Lomond. The festival comprises free cookery demonstrations, a farmers' market, continental market, tasting and sampling sessions, a real ale tent and live music.

Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch

Sat 14 Sep

Free / 01389 751031

10:00 – 18:00

Sun 15 Sep

Free / 01389 751031

10:00 – 18:00

Magic Dinner

Enjoy a three course meal while cabaret close-up magic, mindreading and illusion take place around your table. Ages 16+.

The Royal Scots Club, Edinburgh

Sat 29 Jun

£55 / 0131 473 2000

Part of Edinburgh International Magic Festival.

19:00

Portobello Market

A wide range of tasty offerings with a conscience from local artisan producers, plus crafts and other goods. Check the website for a full list of the day's stallholders.

Brighton Park, Edinburgh

Sat 1 Jun

Free

09:30 – 13:30

Sat 6 Jul

Free

09:30 – 13:30

Sat 3 Aug

Free

09:30 – 13:30

Ready Steady Cook Live

Watch the red peppers and green tomatoes fly at this live food show.

Alban Arena, St Albans

Fri 14 Mar

£26 / 01727 844488

19:30

The Anvil, Basingstoke

Sat 15 Mar

£25 / 01256 844244

19:30

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Fri 29 Nov

£25 / 0844 871 7607

19:30

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Taste of Grampian

A one-day food and drink festival which allows visitors to discover and sample the wide range of quality produce available in the Grampian region. This year's celebrity chefs in residence are Nick Nairn and Simon Rimmer.

Thainstone Centre, Inverurie

Sat 1 Jun

Free (parking £5) / 01224 646488

09:30 – 16:30

The Whisky Stramash

A chance to sample as many different whiskies as you think you can handle, also promising 'mystery, music entertainment, comicality and madcap pioneering.' That includes Heston-style whisky-based molecular experiments, a murder mystery challenge with a trip to Jura for one lucky winner, whisky cocktails and much more.

Surgeon's Hall, Edinburgh

Sat 25 May

Over-18s only

£26 / 0844 481 8898

Sun 26 May

Over-18s only

£26 / 0844 481 8898

13:00 – 17:00

1940s Big Band Swing Dance

Dress in your 1940s finery (perhaps a diamond as big as the Blitz?) for dinner and dancing to the musical stylings of That Swing Sensation Big Band and Nicola Cassells. More fun comes in the form of a raffle and auction.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow

Fri 30 Aug

£55 (includes complimentary drink and three course meal) / 01292 561347

18:15 – 00:00

The 40th Cambridge Beer Festival

Jesus Green, Cambridge

Mon 20 May

£4; £4 5pm-10.30pm; £3

17:00 – 22:30

Tue 21 May

£4; £4 5pm-10.30pm; £3

12:00 – 15:00
17:00 – 22:30

Wed 22 May

£4; £4 5pm-10.30pm; £3

12:00 – 15:00
17:00 – 22:30

…and 3 more dates until 25 May

Afternoon Tea on the 14.05 Steam Train

Enjoy traditional afternoon tea on the 14.05 steam train from Bo’ness to Manuel. Tuck into sandwiches, cake and scones, washed down with tea or coffee.

Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway

Sun 19 May

£14–£18 includes steam train ticket / 01506 825855

14:00 – 16:00

Sat 25 May

£14–£18 includes steam train ticket / 01506 825855

14:00 – 16:00

Sun 26 May

£14–£18 includes steam train ticket / 01506 825855

14:00 – 16:00

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Arbroath Sea Fest

Annual festival of maritime heritage, including the star of the show, the Smokie Trail – around 70 stalls packed with fresh seafood along Arbroath harbour.

Various Venues, Arbroath

Sat 3 Aug

Times & prices vary

Sun 4 Aug

Times & prices vary

Back to '63 Festival Launch Party

To kick off their 50-day festival celebrating 50 years, Henderson's of Edinburgh invite you to time warp back to their opening night in 1963. Get on your best retro gear, hit up the 60s makeover zone and, for the first hour, grab a cocktail at a price last seen five decades ago. Booking is essential.

Henderson's Vegetarian Restaurant, Edinburgh

Sun 26 May

£10 (early bird offer £10 for two) / 0131 225 2131

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

19:30 – 23:00

Canada Day London

Ex-pats and wannabe canucks alike are invited to the Canada Day festivities at Trafalgar Square. Events showcasing Canadian fashion, food, art and sport (hockey, of course!) go off throughout the day. It's all capped off with a concert featuring multiple Juno award winners the Tragically Hip and Jann Arden.

Trafalgar Square, London WC2

Mon 1 Jul

Free / 020 7606 163

10:30 – 22:30

Chelsea Flower Show Centenary

Peter Jones celebrates 100 years of the Chelsea Flower Show with an exclusive floral-inspired tea available in the top floor restaurant and a special window display by garden designer Jo Thompson.

Peter Jones, London SW1W

Sun 19 May

Times vary / Free / 020 7730 3434

Window display by Jo Thompson.

Times vary / £19.95 for two; £32.95 with champagne / 020 7730 3434

‘Chelsea Flower Show Centenary Tea’ in the top floor restaurant.

Mon 20 May

Times vary / Free / 020 7730 3434

Window display by Jo Thompson.

Times vary / £19.95 for two; £32.95 with champagne / 020 7730 3434

‘Chelsea Flower Show Centenary Tea’ in the top floor restaurant.

Tue 21 May

Times vary / Free / 020 7730 3434

Window display by Jo Thompson.

Times vary / £19.95 for two; £32.95 with champagne / 020 7730 3434

‘Chelsea Flower Show Centenary Tea’ in the top floor restaurant.

…and 4 more dates until 25 May

Christmas Party Night featuring Big Vern & The Shootahs

Festive food, drink and dancing with Glasgow's Blues Brothers outfit rolling out the rhythm'n'blues favourites.

The Town House, Hamilton

Fri 13 Dec

£42.50 / 01698 452299

19:00 – 01:00

Sat 14 Dec

£42.50 / 01698 452299

19:00 – 01:00

Fri 20 Dec

£42.50 / 01698 452299

19:00 – 01:00

Sat 21 Dec

£42.50 / 01698 452299

19:00 – 01:00

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Disappearing Dining Club

A chance for foodies to gather together at Disappearing Dining Club's series of intimate, one-off dinner parties organised in reclaimed or private spaces.

Town House, London E1

Fri 24 May

Times to be confirmed / £60 per person / 07961 427259

For the next few months, DDC hosts twice monthly supper club-style events at the Town House, an 18th century weaver's house. Price includes a pre-dinner Grey Goose Le Fizz cocktail and five-course dinner, plus wine.

Fri 7 Jun

Times to be confirmed / £60 per person / 07961 427259

For the next few months, DDC hosts twice monthly supper club-style events at the Town House, an 18th century weaver's house. Price includes a pre-dinner Grey Goose Le Fizz cocktail and five-course dinner, plus wine.

Fri 21 Jun

Times to be confirmed / £60 per person / 07961 427259

For the next few months, DDC hosts twice monthly supper club-style events at the Town House, an 18th century weaver's house. Price includes a pre-dinner Grey Goose Le Fizz cocktail and five-course dinner, plus wine.

…and 2 more dates until 26 Jul

Farmer's Market

A selection of local produce, crafts and refreshments.

Nature's World, Acklam, Middlesbrough

Sun 26 May

Free / 01642 594895

10:00 – 14:00

Sun 30 Jun

Free / 01642 594895

10:00 – 14:00

Sun 28 Jul

Free / 01642 594895

10:00 – 14:00

…and 5 more dates until 29 Dec

Festival of Nettles

A thousand and one ways to use a nettle are demonstrated ably by the folk at the Crannog Centre, from food and drink to spinning and textile art. Dock leaves at the ready.

Scottish Crannog Centre, Loch Tay

Mon 27 May

£8 for admission, plus a nominal surcharge (Seniors £7.50; Children £6; Family £21) / 01887 830583

11:00 – 16:30

Fifty Years Young: Family Day and Barbecue

Get the whole family out for this veggie BBQ, complete with kebabs and kids' activities. There's also a bicycle-powered smoothie maker on hand, which right there is reason enough to attend. Of course, it's all free, so there's that, too.