Autumn is one of the most exciting times for food. Explore fabulous local produce and warming foodie fair at some of the top food events and festivals throughout October.
The Real Bread Festival
5th October - 7th October 2012
Southbank Centre Queens Walk
In association with the Real Bread Campaign, the Real Bread Festival allows visitors to not only learn about different aspects of bread making, including 'Breads of the World' and 'Gluten Free' baking, but also the chance to meet top bakers including Richard Bertinet, Rose Prince, Andrew Whitley and more.
Beer 'n' Bangers Festival
5th October - 7th October 2012
23 pubs, butchers and eateries across the Western Lake District
The Beer 'n' Bangers Festival is a celebration of the Cumberland sausage and locally brewed real ales with 23 venues each serving fresh locally made food & drink for you to experience.
East Midlands Food and Drink Festival
6th October - 7th October 2012
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
The East Midlands Food and Drink Festival will once again bring together a huge selection of edible delights from some of the country's finest producers, many from the East Midlands region.
Game and Wine Dinner
25th October 2012
The Jugged Hare, 49 Chiswell Street, London EC1Y 4SA
Enjoy an evening of game and Bordeaux at The Jugged Hare. Across a few dates through autumn and winter a variety of different game will be available and you’ll be able to enjoy delicious dishes such as partridge, venison, mallard, wild rabbit and pheasant amongst others. For further dates, click the link above.
Wimborne Food Festival
27 October - 28 October 2012
Wimborne, Dorset
Enjoy the best of Dorset food and drink prepared by top local producers as well as demonstrations by fabulous chefs at the top of their game and non-stop family activities.
Allergy & Free From Show North
27 October - 28 October 2012
BT Convention Centre, Liverpool
Visitors no longer have to wait a whole year for this UK food event, because a new Liverpool show has been launched. As usual, there will be new and innovative products on offer, public seminars from experts and free cooking classes, workshops and support groups.
The Great Bath Feast
23rd September - 31 October 2012
Bath
The Great Bath Feast a month-long festival in October bringing together a melting pot of wonderful flavours and lively personalities; of cakes and ale; of great gourmets and warm gastro pubs; of buns and cook books; of gastro gadgets and herb growers.
Day of the Dead
31st October - 3rd November 2012
The Old Vic Tunnels
Wahaca brings Mexico’s vibrant Day of the Dead celebrations to London, for a four-day festival of music, food, art and film hosted at The Old Vic Tunnels.