The annual Great Malvern Food Festival is back for its 14th year. The festival will continue to take place in Priory Park from 6 – 7 July 2024 Please note, this is event is FREE ENTRY and is open from 10am – 6pm on Saturday and 10am – 5pm on Sunday.
You’ll be in for a treat at this year’s food festival, which is one of the only FREE food festivals in the region. Munch your way through an ever-growing selection of locally sourced produce sold at a number of market stalls and additional street food vendors.
Enjoy a tipple in the sunshine from the bar which will offer a variety of locally brewed beer and cider and be entertained by live music and street performers throughout the day in the band stand.
Watch live cookery demonstrations and food and drink showcases to find out about some of the the top market traders in the Wot’s Cooking Demonstration Marquee. Be inspired to create fabulous dishes at home with some top local chefs on hand offering tips and advice using produce sourced from the stallholders.
Fantastic street entertainers will contribute to the festival atmosphere.
Thank you to the festival sponsors Fox Town and Country Homes.
FOOD & DRINK STALLS
Boffy Events – our local market operator has an excellent reputation for only allowing stallholders who sell the very best in food and drink to attend their events, and with the majority of produce sourced locally, you’ll be sure of a unique food and drink experience.
Market
| Bellringers Preserves | Jams & Chutneys |
| Faun | Bread, Doughnuts and Sweet & Savoury Pastries |
| Jethros | Sauces |
| Ludlow Pickle Company | Pickles & Sauces |
| Malvern Gin | Gin |
| Mill Bank Coffee | Coffee |
| Bakes by Gee | Brownies |
| Styan Family Produce | Fruit & Veg |
| S Ward | Garlic Plates |
| Three Bears Bakery | Brownies |
| Croome Cuisine Ltd | Cheese |
| Vinegar Tipps | Vinegars & Oils |
| Hereford Charcuterie | Charcuterie |
| Kitchen Garden Plant Centre | Herbs |
| Cafe Cannoli | Cannoli & Aranchini |
| Malvern Bitters | Bitters |
| Pimp Your Mayo | Mayonnaise Flavourings |
| Plenty Pies | Savoury Pies |
| The Pudding Shop | Steamed Puddings |
| Queso | Cheese |
| M Pang | Savoury Pasties & Boa Buns |
| Jackys Pantry | Jackys Pantry Jams & chutneys |
| Karobi | Flavoured Ghee |
| Aunties Sauces | Sweet Samosas & Sauces |
| Mulberry Bakehouse | Sausage Rolls & Scotch Eggs |
| Myrtle’s Kitchen | Savouries & Preserves |
| Truly Tea | Flavoured Teas |
| Wildjac | Gin, Rum, Vodka |
| Plant Based Passion | Natural Fruit Drinks |
| E Stanton | Jams & Chutneys |
Hot Food
| Bobs Curry Hut | Indian Curries |
| Faraday Kitchen | Mexican Street Food |
| Mama’s Family Food | Jamaican Street Food |
| Greek Gourmet | Greek Street Food |
| Calabbria | Pizza |
| Hill Top Farm | Pig Roast |
| Indys Kitchen | Indian Street Food |
| Slad Valley | Mushroom Burgers |
Bar
| Copper Beech | Beer |
| Ragged Stone | Cider & Perry |
Find out more about Boffy Events here.
COOKERY DEMONSTRATION THEATRE
Watch live cookery demonstrations and food and drink showcases to find out about some our top market traders in the Wot’s Cooking Demonstration Marquee and be inspired to create your own fabulous dishes at home with some top local chefs’ on hand offering tips and advice using produce sourced from our stallholders.
Saturday
Ukrainian Dumplings – 11-11:45am
Lizzy Hughes from Our Lizzy Cookery School – 12-12:45pm
Suki Pantel -1:30-2:15pm
Ivan Native at Netherwood Estate– 2:30-3:15pm
TBC – 3:30-4:15pm
Sunday
Steve Lyons – All About Food – 11-11:45am
Kyle Hassall – The Boathouse in Upton upon Severn – 12-12:45pm
Lucy Dunlop – Bar Limon in Malvern – 1-1:45pm
Indy Bassan – Indy’s Indian Kitchen – 2– 2:45pm
Rhian Caffull – Veglife – 3-3:35pm
The Boathouse
Kyle Hassall has almost 20 years’ experience as a chef. He has channelled his passion into his business The Boathouse, a riverside tapas bar in Upton Upon Severn influenced by a variety of Mediterranean cooking styles.
Our Lizzy Cookery School
Enjoy a relaxed day out in Malvern and learn how to cook a variety of plant-based recipes.
Our Lizzy offers a wide choice of themes drawing on a variety of ingredients, including locally grown seasonal produce, with inspiration from around the world – there is always something new to experience in vegan cooking!
Native Restaurant
Native’s first farm to table restaurant with rooms nestled within the beautiful Netherwood Estate is now open!
Offering hyper seasonal, modern British, fine dining, you can expect freshly picked snacks from their farmland and a 7-course tasting menu featuring the best produce Worcestershire has to offer.
Lucy Dunlop – Bar Limón in Malvern
Born of a desire to bring a little Mediterranean sunshine to Malvern, Bar Limón provides delicious, quality tapas and small plates accompanied by quaffable, thoughtfully chosen wines all at reasonable prices. They partner with local quality suppliers and authentic Mediterranean small businesses to offer you an experience that will make you smile.
Veglife
Award-winning Scotch Egg creation that resembles its traditional counterpart in appearance, texture and taste has had Rhian dubbed the Willie Wonka of Vegan Food. Returning to the UK during the pandemic from her expedition leader role, allowed her to encompass her passion for sustainability with the power of food. Internationally inspired flavourings as well as other classic items, with a plant-based twist, sold directly and in shops!
Suki Pantal, Founder of Suki’s Curries and Spices
Suki Pantal, founder of Suki’s Curries and Spices, is a cookbook author, culinary teacher, food columnist and speaker based in Malvern. Passionate about bringing the rich tapestry of Indian flavours to curry enthusiasts, Suki is a culinary ambassador and storyteller of Indian culture through food. She likes to cook, teach, and write about the diverse regional recipes from India and her debut cookbook – Garnish with Garam Masala – was released in May this year.
Follow her culinary adventures on Instagram (@suki_curries_spices) and her website (www.sukipantal.com).
Indy (of Indy’s Indian Kitchen)
Indy set up her business two years ago on a part-time basis whilst working as a teacher. Having cooked for friends during covid, it was them who encouraged Indy to set up her business. Since then, she has moved into the business full time selling curries and Indian snacks at local markets, food festivals and pop-ups. Indy prides herself on authentic Punjabi recipes all of which are based on recipes passed down from her mum.
All About The Food
After winning a Raymond Blanc scholarship, Steve spent 11 years working in 2* Michelin Restaurants. Eight years working for Raymond Blanc and three years working for David Everitt-Mathias.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR
LIVE MUSIC
Saturday 6 July
12:30 Nothin’But Dust
14:00 Kringo
15:30 Paurosi
17:00 Hennesea
Sunday 7 July
11:30 Molly Gone Mad
13:00 Krescendo
14:30 Funky Junky Monkeys
16:00 The Soul Connection
STREET ENTERTAINMENT
| Sat 6 July | 11am – 4pm 3 x 30 minute walkabouts | The Bumble Bees These adorable Bumble Bees are irresistibly cuddly and have left their sting at home to ensure they follow the summer scents! Commonly found at flower shows, festivals, fairs, fetes and environmental events – everywhere and anywhere there are flowers to feed on and people to interact with. They are even partial to town centre hanging baskets! |
| Sun 7 July | 12.30 – 3.30pm 3 hour installation | The Dragon This unique, mobile, bubble-breathing dragon is a pure fairground piece of mechanical engineering. There are many handles for children to turn and make the Dragon-a-phone play some tunes through a myriad of brass pipes and horns. This is pure nostalgia and no electricity required. The dragon is a masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship and happily installs itself at your event to the enchantment of all. |
The Great Malvern Food Festival 2024 is supported by Fox Town and Country Homes
Fox Town and Country Homes, is a revolutionary estate agency that redefines the standard in estate agents. Fox Town and Country Homes pride themselves on being more than just another estate agent, they are your trusted partner in finding your dream home or selling your property.
What sets them apart is their commitment to extended accessibility, with longer working hours tailored to accommodate your busy schedule.
Their dedication to providing bespoke customer service ensures that every client receives individual and personal attention throughout their journey. Your unique needs and preferences are at the forefront of their approach, as they understand that selling and finding the perfect home is a deeply personal experience. At Fox Town and Country Homes with over 30 years’ experience in the property sales business at home and abroad, they are well placed to create this personalised experience.
