Wrist Bands and Tickets are now available from the Food Festival Box Office at the Town Hall.
Food and Drink Festival Wristband gains access into:
A Choice of 12 Best of Cumbria Tutored Tastings and Talks, Chef and Artisan demonstrations each day
A Choice of at least 4 drinks talks and tastings in Wainwright’s Yard each day.
Available to 18+ only
Special early bird discount of 15% on tickets bought before 15 February.
It’s back and it’s set to be bigger and better than ever before! Kendal Festival of Food is a seriously fun weekend for foodies of all ages.
On the menu….
England’s North Country Food and Drink Market with over 90 stalls
Best of Cumbria demonstrations with top chefs and artisans
Talks, Tastings and Masterclasses with Cumbria’s great food heroes
Wainwright’s Drinks Yard celebrating England’s North Country Beers and Spirits
Brewery Vat’s Bar Beer Festival showcasing great local ales
Festival Bring a Bake Competition hosted by AGA
And that’s just to whet your appetite…there’ll be live music, entertainment and lots more yummy surprises besides.
Hungry? Well grab yourself a Festival Wristband today and you can enjoy a tasty saving too!
Demonstrations, talks and tastings include:
Here is a glance at some of the wonderful treats in store for you: An opportunity to learn the secrets of sour dough from award winning artisan baker Aidan Monks; the history of the Famous Grasmere Gingerbread; a cheats guide to tempering chocolate with North Chocolate, growing vegetables throughout the seasons; talking Slow Food with Peter Gott or a selection of the finest cheeses with Courtyard Dairy alongside some of Cumbria’s top chefs including Adrian Fenton from Lindeth Howe , Kevin Tickle of Forest Side Hotel , Gee Stott of Gee’s Meringues who will all inspire and delight you with their fabulous cookery demonstrations.
In Wainwright’s Drinks Yard enjoy tasting a sample of Cumbria’s very own Bedrock Gin, tempting toffee vodka or a beer or two from one of Cumbria’s many micro-breweries including Bowness Bay Brewing and Eden Brewery.
PLEASE BOOK YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE OF YOUR VISIT
Brewery Members receive a 10% discount on most ticketed live performances and event tickets, sign in to your account to take advantage of these discounts.
All our ticket prices include a 50p commission. This fee helps us continue to fund our diverse programme. Creative learning classes & workshops are exempt.
Audio Description (AD) is available in Screen 1. Infrared audio system is available in both Cinema Screens 1 and 2. Induction loops (T) are in place in the Theatre, please ask for assistance on the door.
Some live events may carry strict age restrictions, these are outlined on our website. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult at all times during evening events.
Unwaged* – For those in receipt of Universal Credit, Working Tax credits, Job Seekers Allowance or Income Support. Discounts may not be applicable on certain events.
