Food Festivals In The UK

Trust us, there's nothing better than wandering around a field with a tasty cocktail in one hand and a fistful of halloumi fries in the other. Home to some of the finest produce in Europe, it's no surprise that the country's food and drink scene is popping off. From urban BBQ fiestas to weekend-long foodie meccas with all the trimmings, we've rounded up the best UK food festivals for you to get your munch on.

Last edited by Izzah Kazi

Last updated on 15th March 2024




London: Springfest 2024!

@ The Bermondsey Bierkeller on Saturday 20th April 2024 and 4 other dates

Fancy a trip to Munich without stepping foot outta' London town? Head down to Springfest 2024! at Bermondsey Bierkeller. Live Oompah bands, Paulaner beer by the stein, and delicious German-inspired street food like pretzels and hot dogs galore await you. What's more, live DJs, wild entertainers, and a lineup of games, including shuffleboard, interactive darts, pool, and foosball, will keep the party going 'til the wee hours of the morning. Let your hair down and have a good time Bavarian-style, starting at just £15 per person.

London: The Hopped Lamb Micro Festival

@ Hackney Church Brew Co on Sun, 5th May 2024 @ 12:00 - 2:00

A must-attend event for all the beer and foodie enthusiasts out there, get ready to indulge in the ultimate celebration of craft brews and barbeque delights with The Hopped Lamb ~ Micro Festival - Craft Beers & BBQ Meats at Hackney Church Brew Co. Not your average festival, prepare to be blown away by a massive selection of craft beers on tap; from Mammoth to Pretty Decent, Bohem to Blondies and Hackney Church, they've got it all. But wait, there's more; you can also revel in sizzling barbequed meats cooked over live fire from Lagom and Friends. And guess what? It's completely free to enter.

UK-Wide: Wing Fest

Up there as one of the very best food festivals in the UK, Wing Fest is holding multi-day events across the nation, in places such as London, Bristol, Sheffield and Derby. Starting at just £25 a pop, bag your spot to tuck into wings and vote for your favourites, as well as enjoy live music, DJ sets, eating competitions and booze aplenty. Celebrating their 10th anniversary, this year promises to be extra special with plenty of wing-centric activities spread out over three days.

Baltic Beer Fest Presents Pizza Palooza

@ Black lodge Brewery on Fri, 19th Apr 2024 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)

Booze and pizza fiends, unite; Baltic Beer Fest - Pizza at Black Lodge Brewery in Liverpool's Baltic Triangle is a celebration of your two favourite things. Here, top pizza makers are coming together to battle it out for the title of best of the fest, and you can be there to witness it all go down. An annual beer extravaganza and one of the best food festivals in 2024, they've got 30 cask ales, a keg bar from Black Lodge & Friends, InCider Trading, Subrosa, Berry & Rye and plenty of good vibes to match. Head down for the ultimate weekend party filled with sunshine (hopefully), music and, most importantly - great food. 

Portsmouth: Chilli And Gin Festival 2024

If you're on the hunt for one of the best food festivals in the UK today, this one is smoking hot. Portsmouth Chill and Gin Festival 2024 is taking over Fort Purbrook on the 4th and 5th of May, bringing the spice of life with over 60 vendors showcasing artisanal produce. Tickets start from £23 each and include access to a weekend packed with live music (think 90s throwbacks and live indie bands), cocktail masterclasses and chilli-eating competitions for those who are brave enough to face the fire this summer.

Birmingham: Seasonal Markets

With a bunch of fabulously delicious events taking place at The Bond's seasonal markets on Fazeley Street, from cheese fests to Christmas feasts and Oktoberfest, this is the perfect spot for any foodie. Make your way to the Digbeth venue, where you'll get to enjoy hop-tastic beer festivals, BBQ-themed antics and much more, with tickets starting at just £7.50 per person.