Hampton Court Palace Food Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary this bank holiday weekend

By Emily Dalton 22nd Aug 2023

Over 20 street food stalls will be available at the festival. (Photo: Hampton Court Palace)
Over 20 street food stalls will be available at the festival. (Photo: Hampton Court Palace)

Hampton Court Palace Food Festival rounds off the summer season by celebrating its 10th anniversary at the palace from 26- 28 August.

Artisanal food and drink producers flock to the grounds of Henry VII's former home with everything from posh pastries to scrumptious street food, irresistible alcohol offers and more.

Starring over 150 of boutique food and drink businesses with hight quality ingredients from honeys and oils to margarita seasoning and BBQ rubs.

Pop-up bars feature iconic alcoholic brand names. (Photo: Hampton Court Palace)

Pop-up bars featuring iconic labels such as The London Vermouth Company, Sollasa Drinks, Poretti, the Little Orange Van, Bubble Bros and Sambook's Bewery.

The festival boasts over 20 incredible food brands like: Soho's famous 10 Greek Street, Scandinavian street food by Scandilicious, Joy's Caribbean Fusion and vegan macaroons from Butterwicks- just to name a few.

From fresh dough pizza to handmade dumplings and gyoza, crispy buffalo chicken and vegetable curries to tender smoked meats and vegan duck wraps, there is truly something for every palette.

Visitors can wash their delicious street food down with a crisp glass of Viognier from The Vine Cellar or pair with a fresh serve of Birrificio Angelo Poretti.

The Food Festival is the perfect excuse to meet-up with friends and family. (Photo: Hampton Court Palace)

Kingston's gin distillery Bone Idyll will be teaching visitors how to shakeup a storm during their drinks masterclasses, running throughout the festival. From the perfect G&T to cool cocktails, their masterclasses will be running throughout the festival. From the perfect G&T to cool cocktails, their master mixers will be on hand to show participants a thing or two about what makes the perfect pour.

Perfect for all the family, games and entertainment will be available all day. (Photo: Hampton Court Palace)

Children and adults (or self-proclaimed big kids) can enjoy wooden fete fames on the lawn and relax in the sunshine, listen to toe-tapping tunes at the Bandstand, catch a carriage rise with the Shire Horses, Face-painting for the little ones will keep them busy and entertained.

Festival sponsor Lexus will be back at the palace this summer with the all-new Lexus RZ, a bold and dynamic crossover SUV that sets a new standard for luxury and performance. Visitors can sign up onsite to test drive the All-New Lexus RZ on the private roads of Home Park.

Once visitors head inside, a masterpiece at every turn awaits. From exploring Henry VII's atmospheric kitchens, to the dazzling art-filled state apartments, and the Great Hall itself, with its impressive hammer beam roof, visitors can immerse themselves in history.

Explore the grounds with an artisan icecream in hand. (Photo: Hampton Court Palace)

After exploring the palace, visitors can take in the rest of Hampton Courts magnificent grounds, including the legendary Great Vine and the fun-filled Magic Garden.

Hampton Court Palace admission tickets include free entry to the Food Festival, while Historic Royal Palaces members can also enjoy free entry.

Open 10am-6pm, purchase tickets here.

     

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