Best Food Events In The UK

The UK's biggest pizza festival is back - and it's bigger than ever. Slice-O-Mania serves up over 20 traders slinging slices at £3 each while fighting for the ultimate crown at the UK Pizza Championship.

To keep you refreshed along the way, there's cocktail bars banging out signature serves capped at just £10 as they battle it out for their own prize at the UK Cocktail Championship. Secure your spot at the heart of the competition from just £1.10 for kids and £12.10 for adults.

Looking for the ultimate foodie event this summer? Then head to Wing Fest across the UK. They're all about top-quality chicken here, with more than 90 different wings on offer (both casually or as part of their eating competitions) and you can choose your favourite.

For fans of barbecue and bourbon, they've got masterclasses on both, as well as axe-throwing, live music and so much more. Ticket prices vary across the UK and include a free trucker hat; there are VIP upgrades available too.

Unleash your competitive side over at The Big Bakes, located in Birmingham, Manchester, Tooting and Haggerston. With 90 minutes to sieve, whisk and whip up a delicious creation, unleash your inner baker and go head-to-head against other teams to be crowned champion.

Need food and drinks events in the UK? You'll find The Brunch Club delving out dishes while providing you with live entertainment. Spanning everything from ABBA to Disney-themed drag, these events are sure to have something that hits the spot.

Foodies take note, as one of the best food events in the UK is returning to Hambleden Lock this summer. The Lockdown Lodge '26 features an entirely updated, bespoke menu crafted by Christie's Catering, completely dedicated to celebrating the very best local, seasonal produce.

From the indulgent, laid-back dishes at their Sunday Brunch to the sophisticated flavour profiles showcased at the evening Sunset Supper Clubs, every single plate is fresh and bursting with local character.

Inspired by the famed TV show, this Faulty Towers dining experience serves up comedy, theatre and a fabulous three-course meal. The immersive multi-sensory food event in London will see you interacting with hilarious characters as they throw you into fits of laughter with their unique mix of script and improv.

Ditch the bog-standard days out and head over to Three Course Dinner With Sake Or Wine Pairing at La Bibliotheque for a fabulous time. Revel in a creative menu filled with Mediterranean and Japanese delights such as BBQ Monkfish with beef fat, whisky and apple, as well as braised lamb shoulder with seaweed, all paired with a carefully curated selection of tipples. For £70 per person, this is one experience not to be missed.

In London's most beautiful neighbourhoods, Belgravia and Notting Hill, you'll find Biscuiteers hosting a bunch of School of Icing classes and activities. Whether you want to master your piping skills or are keen to create a cookie bouquet, there's an event with your name on it.

The Tacover Taco Tequila Festival brings you the biggest Mexican Food & Drink event to ever take place in Europe. Back in Richmond for a third year, it sees up to 40 incredible traders battle it out for prizes at the National Taco Awards.

The Tequila & Mezcal Fest is here too, giving you plenty of delicious tipples to team with your tacos. To keep you entertained along the way, there's the famous Tortilla Slap and Hot Taco challenges, Mariachis, roaming Luchadores, folke dancers and so much more.

Head on over to The Murdér Express at Pedley Street Station for an immersive experience. Crack the mysterious case before the time runs out, all while munching through a three-course menu in your gorgeous train carriage.

If you fancy learning how to make your own sushi, then head on over to YO! for its weekly school events. What to expect? Not only will you get to create California rolls, but you'll also brush up on some top-notch knife-cutting skills and stuff your face with maki.

For one of the most unique supper clubs around, head to Crystal Palace in London where chef Jay is hosting a Fengzhen Supper Club at his own home. You'll get to enjoy ten courses of Chinese and South East Asian cuisine, including spicy chicken bao buns, tiger prawn salad, fried aubergine and much more, all for £65 per person. Even better? You can bring your own drinks here too.

Almost every day's an event day at Ormskirk Food & Drink Market. Depending when you get down here, there could be Christmas crafting, doggy meetups, brunch clubs, family fun days, standup comedy and plenty more besides.

That's on top of the six staple vendors serving up everything from pizza to noodles in the historic home of the town's original indoor market. Whatever gets you in the door, be sure to pop into the bar to sample the showstopping cocktail menu before you leave.