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Foodies Festival Edinburgh is an annual celebration of the United Kingdom’s vibrant food and drink culture, bringing together leading chefs, local culinary talent, producers, makers, performers, and food-loving visitors at Inverleith Park in Edinburgh. The festival offers a varied programme designed to entertain and inspire audiences throughout the day, with opportunities to discover new flavours, sample drinks from around the world, enjoy live music, and take part in interactive food challenges. Visitors can also explore a broad selection of food and drink experiences, including artisan products, sweet treats, savoury dishes, cocktails, wines, beers, and other festival favourites.A central feature is the La Española Chefs Theatre, where Michelin-starred and top local chefs demonstrate signature summer recipes, with a strong focus on barbecue and firepit cooking. The programme also includes a Drinks Theatre showcasing new cocktails, wines, and beers, alongside a Cake & Bake Theatre dedicated to show-stopping cakes and baking techniques. The Fire Stage adds further excitement through live-fire cooking and outdoor culinary demonstrations, while the Deli Kitchen Kids Cookery School, presented with Rethink Food, gives younger visitors the chance to participate in hands-on cooking activities and learn more about food.
The event combines culinary discovery with entertainment, featuring a Music Stage with live bands, food challenges, and opportunities to meet exhibitors and explore products from a wide range of food and drink businesses. A goodie bag filled with foodie treats adds to the visitor experience, and dogs are welcome when kept on a short leash. The festival is intended for a broad UK audience, including families, food enthusiasts, baking fans, drinks connoisseurs, aspiring cooks, and anyone looking for a lively day out centred on food, music, and community. Its annual Edinburgh programme presents a large-scale celebration of chefs, exhibitors, demonstrations, tastings, children’s activities, and live entertainment in an accessible park setting.
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Inverleith Park, Inverleith Park, Arboretum Pl, Edinburgh EH3 5NY, UK, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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