Each weekend during the summer, discerning gourmands look away from the new permanent restaurant openings and descend on the best food festivals in the UK. 2024’s lineup is a corker – parks, beaches and palace gardens peppered with talented chefs from cult favourites to Michelin-star restauranteurs serving the tastiest dishes. It’s not all about eating, mind.
There are cooking masterclasses, chef demonstrations and live music performances for all ages. From spotlighting London’s best restaurants in one of the capital’s parks to buffets of Scottish food and Welsh treats by rivers and castles, there’s a delicious feast waiting for everyone – even the pickiest of eaters. Book in advance and arrive hungry; these are the best (and tastiest) food festivals in the UK for 2024.
The Big Feastival Imagine Glastonbury but with lots more delicious food – that’s The Big Feastival. Nestled in a secluded Cotswolds farm, The Big Feastival serves up plenty of spectacular dishes with a side of amazing tunes. While headliners including Becky Hill and Snow Patrol perform their hits on the main stage, foodies tuck into award-winning street food, Michelin-worthy meals or dish up their own at the cookery school – there’s even a cheese tasting corner.
There are also dedicated areas for entertaining little ones, including arts and crafts workshops, face painting, storytelling and mini-chef sessions. Address: Alex James' Farm near Kingham, Chipping Norton OX7 6UJ, United Kingdom .