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The Herald Scotland
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Seven unmissable foodie festivals in Scotland this summer
From a spirited celebration of the humble Oyster to a day of whisky sipping in a Highland city, find out more below. Foodies Festival August 1 to 3 at Inverleith Park, Edinburgh August 8 to 10 at Rouken Glen Park, Glasgow Taking place across both Edinburgh and Glasgow in August is the Foodies Festival, a family-friendly event that attracts some of the culinary world's biggest names every year. Expect the likes of Gary Maclean, Dean Banks and The Hebridean Baker to roll up their sleeves for live cooking demos, while elsewhere, budding chefs can take part in kids' cookery lessons to hone their skills. Each day of foodie fun will be rounded off by performances from artists like The Wanted 2.0, Symphonic Ibiza or Scouting for Girls. Stranraer Oyster Festival Stranraer harbourside September 12 to 14 Just last week, it was announced that TV chefs Matt Tebbutt and Rosemary Shrager will join festival favourites Tony Singh and Julie Lin to headline this year's Stranraer Oyster Festival. A lively celebration of Scotland's last wild, native oyster fishery, the event seeks to entertain and educate with a new Speaker's Corner launched for 2025. The highly competitive Scottish Oyster Shucking Championships will also take place during the festival as challengers battle it out for their spot at the World Oyster Opening Championships in Ireland. Edinburgh Folk and Food Festival Assembly George Square Gardens, Edinburgh July 18 to 27 There's change afoot this year for the Edinburgh Food Festival as the annual event rebrands with a new name and concept. The newly expanded Folk & Food Festival in July will include a host of delicious food and drinks from local traders as well as a jam-packed programme of free and ticketed events and live folk music. With performances from Duncan Chisholm, The Unthanks, The East Pointers, and more, the team promises it will be an "exciting new addition to the Edinburgh festival scene". Look out for street food favourites like Moskito Bites, The Peruvian, Jarvis Pickle Pies, Ceylon Cartel and many more doing their thing over the week. The Royal Highland Show Ingliston, Edinburgh June 19 to 22 Taking place this weekend is the Royal Highland Show, an annual event which showcases 'the best of food, farming and rural life' in Scotland. The 'Scotland's Larder' hub is the place to be for foodies over the weekend, bringing together talented artisan producers from across the country in one room. Event organisers have also curated the Food for Thought Conference and Cookery Theatre, where chefs and producers will prepare dishes live on stage. Stick about for the Royal Highland Hoolie if you fancy an evening of full of music from Scottish trad artists and Irish Country bands. Scottish National Whisky Festival Eden Court, Inverness Saturday, July 5 A dream day out for any whisky enthusiast, this festival gives ticket holders the chance to sample hundreds of different drams from "old school gems to Islay powerhouses to lesser-known producers and bold new voices from across the whisky spectrum". To find out more about what to expect, revisit our experience of the Glasgow edition of the festival here: Scottish National Whisky Festival embodies Glasgow spirit. The Scottish Game Fair Scone Palace July 4 to 6 It's game on as this celebration of Scotland's 'rich countryside heritage' returns to the grounds of Scone Palace next month. Acclaimed chefs Tom Kitchin and Tony Singh are set to headline the Highland Fire cage Kitchen, where they will cook up a storm over charcoal, while over in the Cookery Theatre, talented cooks will stage live demos showing crowds how to get the best out of game such as Scottish venison. A stop by the food hall to stock up on local produce, including charcuterie and aged cheese, is a must. Sausage and Cider Festival Camperdown Park, Dundee Saturday, August 16 This quirky one-day event offers Dundee festival goers the chance to choose from over 30 different ciders to accompany their freshly grilled sausages of choice. Anyone feeling extra peckish can enter 'eating contests' to test the limits of their appetites throughout the afternoon, or simply peruse the onsite market for foodie goodies to take home. There's also a huge range of tribute acts set to perform on the main stage, followed by headliners Scouting for Girls. If you're based in Aberdeen, the festival will be visiting the city on Saturday, August 9, while Glasgow welcomes the event to Rouken Glen Park on Saturday, September 9.
South Wales Argus
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Foodies Festival 2025 coming to Bute Park, Cardiff
The UK's biggest touring celebrity food and music festival series will return to Bute Park from May 9 to May 11. This year, the festival will feature a star-studded line-up of celebrity chefs and chart-topping music stars, including Scouting For Girls and The Wanted 2.0 with Max George and Siva Kaneswaran. Tommy Heaney is among the chefs to appear (Image: Foodies Festival) The three-day event, known as Gastro-Glastonbury, will showcase live cooking demonstrations from TV celebrities and chefs from MasterChef, Great British Bake Off, and Great British Menu. Among the star announcements in the live theatres are Great British Menu chef Tommy Heaney from Heaneys Cardiff, MasterChef and Great British Menu star Larkin Cen, MasterChef champion Dhruv Baker, MasterChef: The Professionals finalist Tommy Thorn, and Great British Bake Off stars Mike Wilkins, Hayley Tully, and Lizzie Acker. The festival will also feature regional high-profile chefs such as Michelin-starred James Sommerin and his Great British Menu star daughter Georgia from Home in Penarth, 2AA Rosette and Michelin guide awarded Justin Llewellyn from The Sorting Room, Cardiff, UK National Chef finalist Dan Andree from Penmaenuchaf, Gwynedd, 3AA Rosette awarded Chef-Patron Carl Cleghorn from Tyme Restaurant, and BBC Food & Farming Awards winner Deri Reed from The Warren in Carmarthen. There will be plenty of stalls with various treats and meals (Image: PAUL GIBSON) The music line-up includes multi-platinum selling festival favourites Scouting For Girls, The Wanted 2.0 with Max George and Siva Kaneswaran, and the legendary Symphonic Ibiza. Siva Kaneswaran said: "Max and I are buzzing to be headlining Foodies Festival in Cardiff. Live music will come from a range of acts including The Wanted 2.0 (Image: Foodies Festival) "It's exciting to be back out performing all The Wanted hits and seeing our lovely fans again." Roy Stride from Scouting For Girls added: "We've had brilliant times at Foodies events over the years. "Cardiff is one of our favourite places to play, and we can't wait to return." Festival-goers can look forward to a packed schedule in the interactive live theatres. The Chefs Theatre will see celebrities create their signature dishes and share new tips and tricks. The Cake & Desserts Theatre will have patisserie chefs and star bakers whipping up showstoppers and offering tempting sweet treats. The Kids Cookery School will make cooking fun for younger guests, helping them prepare delicious food to take away and enjoy. Foodies Festival attracts thousands (Image: Stuart Martin) The Drinks Theatre will host masterclasses, including tutored Champagne, Beer, Cider, Cocktail, and Wine-tasting with BBC and ITV experts. Visitors can also browse the latest food trends in the Shopping Village, meet local producers in the Artisan Market, and taste exotic and unusual new dishes in the Feasting Tent. New features this year include the Great Taste Market, the Tasting Theatre, and the International Cook School. Other activities include a Fire Stage with BBQ masters, Chilli Eating competitions, a Silent Disco, fairground rides, children's activities, and family-friendly areas. For more information, visit the Foodies Festival website.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Major food and music festival returning to park
The UK's largest touring food and music festival is returning to East Renfrewshire. The Foodies Festival, often referred to as "Gastro-Glastonbury," will visit Rouken Glen Park from August 8 to 10, featuring a line-up of celebrity chefs and chart-topping music stars. The three-day event will include live cooking demonstrations from TV celebrities and chefs from MasterChef, Great British Bake Off, and Great British Menu. READ MORE: Tickets for the Foodies Festival are available from £6 for children and £21 for adults, with under-sixes going free. For more information, visit (Image: Supplied) The chefs, including MasterChef champion and National Chef of Scotland, Gary Maclean, and Great British Menu star, Jak O'Donnell, will showcase their skills in the live theatres. READ MORE: Visitors can expect to see some of the region's most acclaimed Michelin and award-winning chefs in action. Festival favourites, Scouting For Girls, are set to perform a high-energy set, while The Wanted 2.0, with Max George and Siva Kaneswaren, will present the next chapter in the history of The Wanted. (Image: Supplied) The legendary Symphonic Ibiza will also perform a fusion of dance anthems, with live vocals, a DJ, and an orchestra. READ MORE: The festival promises a packed schedule in the interactive live theatres. In the Chef's Theatre, celebrities will create their signature dishes and share new tips and tricks. In the Cake & Desserts Theatre, patisserie chefs and star bakers will whip up showstoppers and offer sweet treats. (Image: Supplied) The Kids Cookery School will make cooking fun, helping younger guests prepare delicious food to take away and enjoy. Masterclasses in the Drinks Theatre include tutored Champagne, Beer, Cider, Cocktail, and Wine-tasting with experts. The Shopping Village will showcase the latest food trends, while the Artisan Market will introduce visitors to local producers. The Feasting Tent will feature a range of street food and delicacies from around the world. (Image: Supplied) New features this year include the Great Taste Market, where people can discover new tastes and celebrate good food. The Tasting Theatre will offer a variety of themed tastings, and the International Cook School will provide lessons from top chefs. Other activities include the Fire Stage with BBQ masters, chilli eating competitions, a silent disco, fairground rides, children's activities, and family-friendly areas.
