York Food Festival returns this September with another impressive line-up
York will once again host its annual food and drink festival from September 19th to 28th. You can expect culinary demonstrations, cultural collaborations and a hands-on foodie experience.
The festival began in 1997 and aims to celebrate everything we have here in Yorkshire, Chefs and produce! They have a vibrant programme lined up to keep everyone fed and busy over the ten days.
The most amazing part of the weekend is the Festival Market. 70 stands from local food producers, independent restaurants and retailers will span Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square, serving incredible street food.
In the midst of the street food market will be the Yorkshire stand – open daily. There’ll be free samples from regional producers showcasing the best of Yorkshire, think cheese, smoked goods, spirits, chocolate and coffee.
York Food Festival Director, Michael Hjort said: “This year’s York Food Festival is all about collaboration and connection – bringing together communities, producers, performers and the next generation of food lovers. From tasting sessions to job opportunities, and scones to cinema, there’s something for everyone. We can’t wait to welcome you!”
Demonstrations will be taking place throughout the week in St Crux Hall, showcasing some real Yorkshire talent, including:
– Neil Bentick from Michelin Guide’s Skosh,
– Head chef for Legacy at The Grand, Ahmed Abdalla, joined by his colleague, executive chef Kevin Bonella and head pastry chef Devin Jones.
– Minal Patel from Prashad Bradford,
– Mike Cummings, head chef at The Drovers Arms Skipwith
These aren’t the only demonstrations throughout the festival! The food factory will be hosting over 1000 primary school children delivering butter, cheese, scones and pizza making sessions, which will also be available to the public on the weekend.
From outdoor music stages, supporting St Leonard’s Hospice, self-guided taste trails, meet the maker, curry comedy night and a hospitality industry professional pop-up, you will not be short of things to do at York Food Festival.
Have you ever tried making a Pork Pie? The ultimate pork pie competition will also be taking place this week, inviting entries to be judged by a panel. You can enter here!
We are really excited about the event and cannot wait to enjoy all the activities hosted this year, as well as trying some of Yorkshire’s finest produce and celebrating what our region has to offer.
Event tickets and more information on scheduling is available at: www.yorkfoodfestival.com
Fancy making a weekend of it and staying the night? We’ve hand-picked 10 of the best hotels in York so you can enjoy more of what York Food Festival has to offer!
Pizza & Pint or Glass Of Wine at Grappa Sheffield
266 Glossop Rd, Broomhall, Sheffield S10 2HS- Stylish Italian Restaurant and Bar
- UK’s largest selection of Grappa
- Choice of pizzas made in their traditional Gianni Acunto oven
- SAVE 22% off
£50 Three’s A Crowd Harrogate Restaurant Voucher
11 West Park, Harrogate HG1 1BL- Town centre gastropub which oozes laid back, refined cool
- Showcasing the best seasonal ingredients
- SAVE 25% off
£40 Rise York Restaurant Voucher
Station Rise, York YO1 6GD- AA Rosette-awarded restaurant & terrace
- Expect modern British dishes with a Yorkshire twist
- SAVE 25% off
The Cookery School at The Grand York
The Grand, Station Rise, York YO1 6GD- Offering a tempting selection of 43 classes
- Within the 5-Star Grand Hotel in York
- Save up to 15% off
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01/09/2021