October 2012 food and drink events and festivals
Here are our picks of October's hottest foodie occasions.
October is another busy month of foodie activity, although things are starting to move indoors. Here are the occasions that have caught our eyes. Note that ticket prices are (generally) for advance sales; prices may go up on the day.
28th September-7th October
Lewes Octoberfeast
What: East Sussex's county town hosts its annual food and drink shindig, including supper clubs, markets, special menus and more.
Where: Around Lewes
Cost: Some events free, some ticketed
More info: http://lewesoctoberfeast.com/
29th September-14th October
Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival
What: The main weekend of this Suffolk celebration takes place in Snape Maltings on the 29th and 30th, with our very own Andrew Webb giving a talk on food writing.
Where: Various venues in Snape Maltings (29th-30th); various fringe events around Suffolk (29th-14th October)
Cost: Adults £6, children 12 and under free (weekend festival)
More info: http://www.aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk
1st-15th
London Restaurant Festival
What: Special menus and events across the city to celebrate's the capital's hugely diverse eating out scene.
Where: Around London
Cost: Charges for most events
More info: www.londonrestaurantfestival.com
4th October-3rd November
Screen Bites Festival
What: Food and film combine in this programme of culinary-themed screenings across Dorset, accompanied by talks from local food producers appropriate to the movie subject.
Where: Various venues across Dorset
Cost: £8 per ticket
More info: www.screen-bites.co.uk
5th
Malaysia Night
What: Food, live entertainment, traditional arts and crafts, and fashions celebrating Malaysia.
Where: Trafalgar Square, London
Cost: Free
More info: www.facebook.com/events
5th-6th
Neath Food & Drink Festival
What: Over 60 stalls plus demonstrations and stuff for the kids.
Where: Various venues across Neath
Cost: Free
More info: www.neathfoodfestival.co.uk
5th-7th
Stone Food & Drink Festival
What: Themed marquees, demonstrations by top chefs and events celebrating the produce of North Staffordshire.
Where: Various venues across Stone
Cost: Adult day tickets £6; weekend tickets £15; children under 16 free
More info: www.stonefooddrink.org.uk
5th-7th
The Real Bread Festival
What: Talks and demonstrations from master bakers plus lots and lots of artisan bread.
Where: Southbank Centre, London
Cost: Free
More info: www.realbreadfestival.com
6th
Newport Food Festival
What: Free demonstrations, producers and the final of a Teenchef competition, all to celebrate Welsh food and drink.
Where: Various venues around Newport
Cost: Free
More info: www.newportfoodfestival.co.uk
6th-7th
East Midlands Food & Drink Festival
What: A cookery theatre and family zone are among the highlights of this weekender, plus plenty of pork pies!
Where: Cattle Market, Melton Mowbray
Cost: Adults £5 per day; children free
More info: www.eastmidlandsfoodfestival.co.uk
6th-7th
The Scandinavia Show
What: Food, culture, lifestyle and fashion from Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands.
Where: Brompton Hall, Earls Court, London
Cost: Adults £16 per day; concessions £12; children 0-15 free (use code scan12 for 25% off online ticket bookings)
More info: www.scandinaviashow.co.uk
6th-7th
The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show
What: Perfect the art of whisky tasting, sample ‘dream drams’ and learn about pairing whisky and food, before enjoying a delicious two-course whisky-inspired meal at the Show Brasserie.
Where: Vinopolis, London
Cost: £99 per day; £185 weekend
More info: www.whisky-show.com
Win a pair of tickets to the Whisky Show
13th-14th
Anglesey Oyster & Welsh Produce Festival
What: A gathering to celebrate the island's food and drink.
Where: Trearddur Bay Hotel, Anglesey
Cost: Adults £1; children free
More info: www.angleseyoysterfestival.com
19th-21st
BBC Good Food Show Scotland
What: The Hairy Bikers, James Martin, Gregg Wallace and John Torode are all making an appearance as the Beeb goes north of the border.
Where: Around Dartmouth
Cost: Adults from £14.50; over 65s from £12.50; children 0-17 free
More info: glasgow.bbcgoodfoodshow.com
19th-21st
Mumbles Oyster Fair
What: A weekend showcasing the history and continued importance of fishing in this part of Wales.
Where: Mumbles Promenade and village
Cost: Free
More info: www.mumblesmatters.org
20th-21st
Llangollen Food Festival
What: A market, live cookery classes and workshops showcasing the best of this corner of Wales.
Where: Llangollen Pavilion
Cost: Adults £5; over-65s £4; children free
More info: www.llangollenfoodfestival.com
26th-28th
Dartmouth Food Festival
What: It's the 10th anniversary of this festival and there'll be tea parties, bake-offs, lunches and opera to celebrate.
Where: Around Dartmouth
Cost: Mostly free
More info: www.dartmouthfoodfestival.com
27th-28th
Cowbridge Food & Drink Festival
What: A wine and cheese marquee, demonstations and even a creche (separate charge) to give you some time off from the little 'uns.
Where: Various venues across Cowbridge
Cost: Adults £4 per day; children under 12 free
More info: cowbridgefoodanddrink.org
27th-28th
Wimborne Food Festival
What: A cookery theatre, market plus some foodie fun for the kids in the heart of this Dorset town.
Where: Wimborne town centre
Cost: Mostly free
More info: www.wimbornefoodfestival.co.uk
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