TASTEBUDS are tingling with anticipation ahead of Leamington Food and Drink Festival.
The ever-popular annual festival returns to the Pump Room Gardens on the weekend of September 6 and 7).
Now in its 18th year, the free-to-attend festival is expected to draw thousands of visitors eager to enjoy the very best food, drink and entertainment the region has to offer.
Around 120 exhibitors will be showcasing everything from street food sensations to local artisan produce — including many of Leamington’s much-loved businesses.
Alison Shaw, BID Leamington Project Manager, said: “We are extremely excited to announce this year’s line up at the Leamington Food and Drink Festival. It’s become a real highlight of the calendar not just in Leamington, but nationally too, and is regarded as one of the most exciting food festivals in the country.
“This community-focused weekend attracts thousands of people and showcases the incredible food and drink scene here in Leamington, alongside brilliant businesses from across the region.’’
Festival highlights will include the Live Cookery Theatre, sponsored by Davison’s Law, where top local chefs will wow the crowds with mouth-watering demonstrations.
Gary Davison, managing director of Davison’s Law, said: “We’re delighted to support the Leamington Food Festival this year. At Davison’s Law, we believe in being part of the communities we serve, not just professionally but personally too. This festival is a fantastic celebration of local flavour, talent and togetherness — and we’re proud to help make it happen.”
Budding young chefs can get hands-on in the Kids Make and Bake Cookery School, run by award-winning cookery school Get Cooking, while live music from local performers at the bandstand will provide the perfect soundtrack to the weekend.
Visit www.leamingtonfoodfestival.co.uk for full details.
