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????  Food & Bake  - NEXT SHOW IS IN 2008
Birmingham, England, UK
The number one show for Bakery, cake and fast food retailers.  Food & Bake will be collocated with a host of other food trade exhibitions to become part of the biggest single venue UK Food Show ever.

February 17-21, 2008  Hotelympia 2008
London, England, UK
Attracting over 39,000 buyers who come together with leading food, drink, equipment, tableware and interiors suppliers to conduct business amidst an inspirational showcase of the industry's leading international players.  The world-renowned Le Salon Culinaire International de Londres culinary competitions attract over 1,000 skilled chef competitors, adding excitement and vibrancy to the show, giving visitors a unique experience they remember for years to come.

April 5-6, 2008  Grow it! Cook it! Eat it!
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England
A gardening & food & drink show, Over 150 exhibitors. Celebrity chefs James Martin & Rachel Green will be demonstrating in the Rangemaster Theatre. Celebrity gardeners Rachel de Thame and Martin Fish will be holding Q& A sessions

April 6-9, 2008  Food & Drink Expo 2008
Birmingham, England UK

April 7-8, 2008  Northern Restaurant and Bar 2008
Manchester, England
Northern Restaurant and Bar is the exhibition for the regions restaurants, bars, hotels and pubs that puts inspirational business ideas, industry networking and 300 top suppliers under one roof on your doorstep.

April 13-14, 2008  Natural Products & Organic Products Europe
London, England
One venue, two fantastic shows. Over 7,500 industry professionals and 475 exhibitors attending the two-day event.

April 26-27, 2008  Mid Wales Mouthful
Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys, Wales, UK
A mouthwatering festival of food and drink from Powys and bordering counties in Mid Wales, featuring local food stalls, celebrity chef cookery demonstrations, children's food activities and cookery competitions.

May 3-4, 2008  Tewkesbury Food and Drink Festival 2008
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England
This festival is in its 4th year and offers the best of local produce to try and buy, as well as demonstrations from our local Cotswolds Chef Rob Rees.

May 3-5, 2008  London Food Festival
London, England, UK

May 3-5, 2008  A Taste of the Dales
Leyburn, England
80 local food stands under one roof - cookery demonstrations by leading local chefs - farming display with young animals and farming craft demonstrations - children's attractions - festive music - beer festival - food and drink galore - and lots more.

May 5, 2008  Stilton Cheese Rolling
Stilton, England
Participants compete in rolling large rounded blocks of wood along the high street for a prize of stilton cheese and bottles of port.

May 8, 2008  UK Soft Drinks Industry Conference
London, England UK

May 17-18, 2008  Wholly Herbs
West Sussex, England UK
West Dean Gardens. Whether it be basil with tomato, sage with pork, lavender to scent your linen, peppermint for your tea or arnica for bruises, Wholly Herbs celebrates the not-so-humble herbs in all their diversity.

May 19-25, 2008  National Vegetarian Week
UK and France
The 15th National Vegetarian Week aims to celebrate vegetarianism in its broadest sense and prompt media discussion on the topics of vegetarian food, health benefits, lifestyle and commitment.

May 20-21, 2008  PubBusiness
Telford, Birmingham, England UK
Pub Business is the UK's new and only national event dedicated to the business of running pubs and increasing profits.

May 20-22, 2008  London International Wine Fair & Distil, the Business of Spirits
London, England
It's often been said that the London Wine Fair is the single most important business event in the world wine and spirits calendar.
Distil is the world’s first trade event dedicated to bringing together global spirits brands, buyers and influencers for three days of business.

May 30-June 1, 2008  Taste of Asia
Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich, London, UK
Britain's premier Asia Food and Travel Show. Live kitchen demonstrations from celebrity chefs plus all the ingredients you need for great food or travel.

June 11-15, 2008  The BBC Good Food Summer Festival
Birmingham, England, UK

June 15-16, 2008  The Specialty & Fine Food Fair Harrogate
Harrogate, England, UK
The Speciality & Fine Food Fair, Harrogate opens its doors in June to welcome the fine food community based in the North of England and the Midlands.

June 21-29, 2008  Pembrokeshire Fish Week
Pembrokeshire, West Wales, UK
A celebration of Pembrokeshire's wonderful fish and seafood - not to mention its spectacular coastline.

July 3-6, 2008  The Royal Show
Warwickshire, England, UK
A unique celebration of British Agriculture.

July 26-27, 2008  Tavistock Food and Drink Festival
Tavistock, Devon, UK
Attracting over 10,000 visitors in 2007 with Celebrity Chef demonstrations; 100's of top quality regional exhibitors; Farmers Market; Children's Food Tent; Live Music.

August 5-9, 2008  Great British Beer Festival
Earls Court, London, England, UK
The Great British Beer Festival at Earls Court is Britain's biggest beer festival and brings together a wide range of real ales, ciders, perries and international beers. There will be at least 450 beers available throughout the festival including golden ales, fruit beers, stouts, bitters and some international real lagers. As well as a great selection of beer there is also cider and perry.

August 9, 2008  River and Food Festival
Cardigan/Aberteifi, Ceredigion, Wales UK
This year will be the festivals 10th anniversary. Over the past 9 years this festival has grown in stature, and is now recognised as West Wales’ premier food festival. The aim of the festival is to celebrate the River Teifi and the diversity of food grown or prepared in the area. There will be lots of activities & attractions throughout the day for the whole family to enjoy.


August 9-10, 2008  Chilli Fiesta
West Sussex, England , UK
250 plus chilli varieties, 80 plus exhibitors, fiery foods and tastings, growning demonstrations, chilli plants on sale.

August 25, 2008  Newlyn Fish Festival 2008
Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall, England, UK
The Newlyn Fish Festival 2008 will be celebrating the Cornish Fishing Industry on the 25th of August, Bank Holiday Monday, from 9am to 5pm. Don't miss it!

August 30-31, 2008  The Really Wild Food and Countryside Festival
St Davids, West Wales, UK
A Celebration of Food and Countryside Crafts originating from the Wild.

September 5-7, 2008  London Food Festival
London, England, UK

September 5-21, 2008  Seafood Fortnight
Nationwide, UK
Seafood is healthy, delicious, quick to prepare, and Seafood Fortnight promotes the benefits of eating sustainably sourced seafood twice a week to UK consumers. Chefs, retailers and health experts will encourage us to get our recommended '2 a week' through promotions, themed menus and special events all over the UK.

September 6-8, 2008  Totally Tomato Show
West Dean College, Chichester, England, UK
A foodie's heaven. Over 150 varieties grown in the traditional manner, with cookery demonstrations, guided tours, growing tips and juicy tastings.

September 7-9, 2008  The London Specialty & Fine Food Fair
London, England, UK
After the most successful show yet in 2007 the London Fair is moving to the aptly named Grand Hall at Olympia. This exciting move brings with it a new innovative layout, brand new dedicated sections in the shape of The Speciality Chocolate Fair and Speciality Services and the biggest visitor attractions yet.

September 12-14, 2008  Ludlow Marches Food & Drink Festival
Ludlow, Shropshire, England, UK
The foremost food and drink festival in Britain.

September 12-14, 2008  Oxford Symposium on Food & Cookery
Oxford, England, UK
This event brings together writers, historians, sociologists, anthropologists, scientists, chefs and others who specialise in the study of food in history, its place in contemporary societies, and related scientific developments. This years topic is 'Vegetables'.

September 13, 2008  Fishstock Brixham
Brixham Fish Quay, South Devon, England, UK
Urban seafood, food, drink and music festival. “Boat to throat” experience. Local chefs and celebrity, Mitch Tonks. Seafood cooking. Tour fish boats alongside. Rock Music and Acoustic Marquees. £7 whole-day adult ticket.

September 17-18, 2008  Dairy Event
Warwickshire, England UK
The Dairy Event offers farmers, processors, retailers and the supply trade the opportunity to see what is going on in Britain's Dairy Industry and exhibitors the opportunity to present their products and services to over 12,000 potential customers.

September 20-21, 2008  Hastings Seafood and Wine Festival
Hastings, England, UK
Celebrates the very best of Hastings’ fresh seafood and local produce.  Many of the town's restaurants will be offering mouthwatering fish dishes, and chefs will be demonstrating how to make the most of the local succulent seafood. Sample and buy some of the finest wine made in this country from the local vineyards.  Talks about wine production, and how to taste and enjoy wine. Other delicious local produce will be available, including ciders, beers, fruit-juices, speciality breads and much more.

September 27-28, 2008  Great British Cheese Festival
Cardiff Castle, England, UK
Britain's biggest cheese show.

September 27-Oct 5, 2008  South Somerset Food Festival
South Somerset, England, UK
A week of celebration for South Somerset food and drink producers


 

2009 UNITED KINGDOM 2009
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January 19-21, 2009  Hospitality Show
Birmingham, England
A commercially focused trade event. Hospitality is the UK's largest national exhibition for foodservice and hospitality in its calendar year.

March 2-4, 2009  ScotHot
Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Trade show for the Scottish foodservice and hospitality markets.

March 15-18, 2009  IFE 09 - International Food Exhibition
London, England

September 11-13, 2009  Oxford Symposium on Food & Cookery
Oxford, England, UK
This event brings together writers, historians, sociologists, anthropologists, scientists, chefs and others who specialise in the study of food in history, its place in contemporary societies, and related scientific developments. This years topic is 'Food and Language'.


 

2010 UNITED KINGDOM 2010
UK FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS


July 9-11, 2010  Oxford Symposium on Food & Cookery
Oxford, England, UK
This event brings together writers, historians, sociologists, anthropologists, scientists, chefs and others who specialise in the study of food in history, its place in contemporary societies, and related scientific developments. This years topic is 'Cured, Smoked & Fermented Foods'.

 

2007 UNITED KINGDOM 2007
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June 4, 2007  4th Annual Food and Beverage 2007
London, England, UK
The rise of the new consumer: new demands, new expectations, new challenges.

June 22-24, 2007  Shobdon Food Drink and Flower Festival
Shobdon, Herefordshire, England
Over 60 of the regions finest food and drink producers as well as 20 different Craft Stalls. Chefs Theatre with demonstrations; Concerts, Live music; Displays of Classic Cars, Vintage Tractors and many other attractions. Lakeside walks and Arboretum; Stunning flower displays in our unique Church. A full days entertainment.  All proceeds to Charity.
For further information contact: shobdonfoodfestival@yahoo.co.uk
Tel. 01568 708725

June 30, 2007  Britains Biggest Tea Party
Harby, Leicestershire, UK

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September 7-9, 2007  London Food Festival
London, England, UK
With an emphasis on quality, the London Food Festival will bring together the best in rustic, locally produced food and drink, full of natural flavour and goodness. The festival is your opportunity to meet food lovers and enthusiasts from across London and the Home Counties looking for new and exciting products.

September 14-16, 2007  The Emsworth Food Festival
Emsworth, Hampshire, UK
The region’s leading Food Festival. Next festival will be in 2009.

September 22-23, 2007  Narberth Food Festival
Narberth, Pembrokeshire, West Wales, UK   (www.narberthfoodfestival.co.uk/ )
Now in its eighth year our celebration of fine food and local produce has become one of Pembrokeshire's major events. The Festival will be bigger than ever as lovers of gourmet food flock to enjoy the Pembrokeshire produce and international food on display.

Sept 29-Oct 30, 2007  Levels Best Food Festival
Somerset, U.K.
24 events taking place across Somerset to celebrate the launch of Levels Best a new brand for quality local food.

October 5-15, 2007  Manchester Food & Drink Festival
Manchester, England, UK
The 10th annual Manchester food and drink festival.

October 6-7, 2007  East Midlands Food & Drink Festival
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England
The theme for this year's event is 'Make it Local' - supporting local producers and also about making it yourself. Visitors can see cheese being made, bread baked, pies raised, sausages linked, pasta pressed, chocolate tempered and a whole host of foods in the making.  Top ranking celebrity & regional chefs and demonstrations.

October 8-10, 2007  The Restaurant Show
London, England UK

October 12-21, 2007  Bidwells Norwich and Norfolk Food Festival
Norwich, England, United Kingdom
Celebrating local produce, local talent and healthy eating there will be ten days of glorious food tastings, meals out, demonstrations and learning. A major theme of the Festival is the excellence of locally produced food. The Festival is also about showcasing the best of local restaurants and local culinary talent.

October 13-14, 2007  Apple Affair
West Sussex, England UK
Over 100 varieties of apple on display; Advice, identification and tastings; Over 25 stallholders; Recipe demonstrations; Apple bobbing and other events for the family

October 16-17, 2007  Food On The Move
London, England, UK

October 22-27, 2007  Norwich Beer Festival
Norwich, England, United Kingdom
Over 200 cask-conditioned Real Ales from Britain's independent brewers will be on sale, along with draught and bottled beers from Continental Europe. The festival also incorporates the 9th Cider & Perry Exhibition, with over 25 varieties from East Anglia and the West Country.

October 27-28, 2007  Countryside Live - Food & Farming Fair
Harrogate, United Kingdom

Oct 30 - Nov 1, 2007  Food Ingredients Europe
London, England, UK

Oct 30 - Nov 1, 2007  Natural Ingredients Europe
London, England, UK

November 2-4, 2007  BBC Good Food Show Scotland
Glasgow, Scotland, UK

November 3-4, 2007  Springfields Christmas Food & Drink Festival
Spalding, Lincolnshire, England (no website)
Springfields Event Centre & Outlet shopping Centre. Celebrity chefs James Martin & Rachel Green will be demonstrating in the Rangemaster Demonstration Theatre. Over 60 exhibitors. Additional information: Sheila@infodex.co.uk  telephone 01476 571098

November 10-11, 2007  Cake International Show
Birmingham, England, UK
Find the latest range of cake decorating products and accessories, as well as a feast of exciting college displays, workshops, demonstrations and lots of competitions.

November 13-14, 2007  UK Bottled Water Conference
Bath, UK

November 16-18, 2007  BBC Good Food Show London
Olympia, London, UK

November 21-22, 2007  World Food Market
London, England, UK

November 22, 2007  Caribbean Food and Drink Conference
London, UK
This conference features speakers from within the UK Caribbean Food and Drink Industry.   Top business and personalities are highlighted.   It’s a good forum for networking and discussing the progress of this particular ethnic food.

November 26-27, 2007  Royal Welsh Agricultural Winter Fair Exhibition
Builth Wells, United Kingdom

Nov 28-Dec 2, 2007  BBC Good Food Show
Birmingham, England, UK

December 4-8, 2007  Pigs Ear Beer & Cider Festival
London, England, UK

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