Food Events
Christmas market with a difference celebrates quality Scottish products
Bored of the usual Christmas shopping experience? Then visit Glisten! - an exciting and alternative six-day Christmas market which will celebrate Scotland’s diverse creative talent, ranging from high-end fashion and interior designers to jewellers, painters and other leading craft makers.
Slow Food movement celebrates 20 years in December
The very first worldwide Terra Madre Day is to be held on December 10, 2009 to celebrate locally produced food that is good, clean and fair: food that tastes good and is produced without harming the environment and taking social justice issues into consideration.
Häagen-Dazs brings festive cheer to Leicester Square
The Häagen-Dazs shop will offer visitors to Leicester Square delicious hot Christmas drinks for free next Tuesday, 24th November, to mark the launch of its partnership with Make-A-Wish Foundation UK and help the charity grant magical wishes this Christmas.
Indian Zest in Sunbury to hold ‘Goan Food Fiesta’
Following the success of the Biryani Festival in September, Indian Zest restaurant in Sunbury will be hosting a Goan Food Festival from 18th to 28th November 2009.
Bake your own Pudsey Bear for Children in Need
This year for BBC’s Children in Need appeal, you can bake your very own Pudsey Bear at ASDA! Until the campaign’s big appeal night on November 20th, customers can pick up a free “Bake the Bear” kit in store which has inside a Pudsey cookie cutter, some money off coupons and some delicious gingerbread recipes in it.
Christmas tips and treats in the Cotswolds
Christmas is coming to Farncombe Estate near Broadway in the Cotswolds, from Sunday 22 November. This privately owned 300-acre estate will be hosting a Christmas Art and Craft Fair exhibiting work by course programme tutors as well as other local craftspeople.
A drink to feel good about
From a cocktail served in a musical jewellery box, to one with a male and female version and another which must be served on a blue leather coaster with a pure silver stirrer. A collection of brand new, never-before-sampled cocktails has been unveiled, courtesy of some of London’s most historic hotels.
The great British steak out
Clear some space in the freezer, dust off the fancy steak knives and clear your calendar for the rest of the week – it’s time for us to celebrate Beefeater’s National Steak Week.
Foodies invited to get hands on in Scotland this autumn
A series of new hands-on experiences for food lovers has been launched by VisitScotland this autumn. This follows hot on the heels of a new survey which reveals Scotland as the area of the UK with most pride in its locally sourced food and dishes.
Taste of the Continent returns to Plymouth
Some of the finest Continental food and drink will be on offer in Plymouth City Centre next weekend when the hugely popular Continental Market returns to the City from Thursday 15th to Sunday 18th October.
Chill out at the Swiss way at London’s winter hotspot
This autumn, Swissotel The Howard, London, will be embracing the arrival of the early nights with the addition of a traditional Swiss Chalet.
The perfect break for chocolate lovers
The luxurious Lindeth Howe Country House Hotel is launching a new two night ‘Chocolate Lovers’ Break’ during National Chocolate Week in October.
Chocolate is the new black in Paris this Autumn
This Autumn, chocolate is the new black as top chocolatiers from across the globe head to Paris, the fashion capital of the world, to compete in the World Chocolate Masters at the Salon du Chocolat from 14 – 16 October.
Urban growing spaces join forces at Covent Garden
Further evidence of Covent Garden’s commitment to providing quality, fresh produce to Londoners and visitors to the area will see The Covent Garden Real Food Market hosting an exclusive stall in conjunction with Capital Growth/Sustain.
Winners revealed for prestigious food & drink awards
Proving that businesses can succeed in a recession, local businesses celebrated in style last night as the winners of the Coventry & Warwickshire Food and Drink awards 2009 were revealed.