Latest news on Wokingham Food and Drink Festival
The second annual Wokingham Food and Drink Festival will feature a mouth-watering mix of flavours from around the world – and plenty from close to home as well.
Last year’s festival was a triumph despite some atrocious weather and this year’s event has been moved to an earlier date to try to avoid a repeat of the downpours – the dates for all foodies’ diaries are Friday September 5 to Sunday September 7.
Places for Wokingham traders and exhibitors are already filling up and Wokingham’s town centre manager Brian Newman has secured one of the big names of the food world – The Festival of Food – for this year’s event. The Festival of Food is a roadshow that visits many of the most prestigious festivals in the UK with a marquee packed with fare from top producers, cooking demonstrations and samples to taste. Among the exciting exhibitors it will bring to Wokingham will be quality cheeses, sausages and toffees as well as an authentic Indian cooking demonstration.
Town centre manager Brian Newman said: “Securing The Festival of Food is proof that Wokingham Food and Drink Festival is firmly established on the map, as they tend to go to the big events such as Badminton Horse Trials and the Royal Highland Show. Last year’s Wokingham festival was a success despite the weather and this year – with more money, time and experience behind us – it is set to provide visitors with a spectacular event.
“Traders who took part last year are already signing up again, which is always a good sign, but we have space for others, and would love more local exhibitors to take part. Wokingham town and the surrounding area is home to many wonderful pubs, restaurants and other food business and the festival is a great opportunity for them.”
Among the local exhibitors already onboard for 2008 is Neil Bardo, head chef at the Cantley House Hotel, who gave a very popular cooking demonstration last year and will again be wowing the crowds with his culinary skills this year.
Mark Ashwell, chairman of the Wokingham Town Centre Steering Group, said: “The festival is great fun for visitors and a high-quality addition to the town’s calendar of events. It is both an entertaining few days and an opportunity for local business to get a boost. Last year’s success and the fact that we have some extra publicity funding this year means there will be hundreds of food lovers enjoying Wokingham over the weekend – and I would encourage all local food businesses to take advantage of their presence.”
Businesses wanting to take part in the Wokingham Food and Drink Festival can find an application form on Wokingham Town Council’s website: www.wokingham-tc.gov.uk.
Last year’s festival was a triumph despite some atrocious weather and this year’s event has been moved to an earlier date to try to avoid a repeat of the downpours – the dates for all foodies’ diaries are Friday September 5 to Sunday September 7.
Places for Wokingham traders and exhibitors are already filling up and Wokingham’s town centre manager Brian Newman has secured one of the big names of the food world – The Festival of Food – for this year’s event. The Festival of Food is a roadshow that visits many of the most prestigious festivals in the UK with a marquee packed with fare from top producers, cooking demonstrations and samples to taste. Among the exciting exhibitors it will bring to Wokingham will be quality cheeses, sausages and toffees as well as an authentic Indian cooking demonstration.
Town centre manager Brian Newman said: “Securing The Festival of Food is proof that Wokingham Food and Drink Festival is firmly established on the map, as they tend to go to the big events such as Badminton Horse Trials and the Royal Highland Show. Last year’s Wokingham festival was a success despite the weather and this year – with more money, time and experience behind us – it is set to provide visitors with a spectacular event.
“Traders who took part last year are already signing up again, which is always a good sign, but we have space for others, and would love more local exhibitors to take part. Wokingham town and the surrounding area is home to many wonderful pubs, restaurants and other food business and the festival is a great opportunity for them.”
Among the local exhibitors already onboard for 2008 is Neil Bardo, head chef at the Cantley House Hotel, who gave a very popular cooking demonstration last year and will again be wowing the crowds with his culinary skills this year.
Mark Ashwell, chairman of the Wokingham Town Centre Steering Group, said: “The festival is great fun for visitors and a high-quality addition to the town’s calendar of events. It is both an entertaining few days and an opportunity for local business to get a boost. Last year’s success and the fact that we have some extra publicity funding this year means there will be hundreds of food lovers enjoying Wokingham over the weekend – and I would encourage all local food businesses to take advantage of their presence.”
Businesses wanting to take part in the Wokingham Food and Drink Festival can find an application form on Wokingham Town Council’s website: www.wokingham-tc.gov.uk.
Wokingham Borough Council
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