Last Updated on July 21, 2014 by HodgePodgeDays
On what was possibly the worst weekend of the summer in terms of weather, the boys and I packed up and set off for the Tatton Foodies Festival. We were expecting Glastonbury like muddy scenes, but we were pleasantly surprised and the sun even came out for us.
If I were to describe the Foodies Festival, I’d say it was like a giant farmers market, with lots of street food stalls and beer tents as well as little stalls selling kitchenalia and other foodie items.
When we got there it was lunchtime and we were ravenous, so we quickly decided what we’d have for lunch. I had a veggie pad thai and hubs went for jerk chicken with rice and peas.
Me being me, I couldn’t resist a drinkie and I headed for the Martin Miller’s gin tent for a refreshing beverage. At just £5 for a double it would be rude not to, and they mixed me up a delicious little number with grapefruit and basil.
There were a great many treats to be had. I sampled a few gins, I especially liked the Warner-Edwards gin which is pretty new, quite special and something to look out for if you’re a bit of a gin bunny.
There was lots going on, masterclasses and demonstrations, massive queues for the goucho barbecue, good natured jostling to get the last portion of free ravioli (I never did get to try it, but it looked delicious) and hot, lava hot churros, I mean who can resist? Not this blogger!
If I’m honest I’m not sure I’m really keen on paying £12 per ticket, plus £5 parking to go to what is essentially a very big farmers market. Don’t get me wrong, we had a lovely time, but it wasn’t worth nearly £30 just to get there and get through the door.
Would we go back next year? Yes, absolutely. But only if I can get my paws on free tickets or if they drop the price considerably. It’s a lot of money for a family day out, especially when belts are being tightened.
Note: I paid for our tickets myself, this is just an account of a nice day out we had.
A fiver for a double gin and mixer is brilliant! Mmm churo’s yumm. It’d be so expensive for me to get there I could only go if it were free as well. Glad you had a good time!
This looks like my idea of heaven! I wouldn’t / couldn’t afford the entrance fee which is just more money grabbing it really winds me up! x
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We went last year with comp tickets, I was rather gutted to miss it this year as it’s such a fab day out. Thanks for linking up to #WHWH
The food choices were nice, and we were taken with the Walker Edwards Gin and Churros too! I do agree about the pricing. Either have it free or £2 to get in, or offer us bargains once we’re inside!
Thanks Jenny. It’s just so expensive to get in which would put us off in the future I think. It was a nice day out, the churros were the real hit of the day 🙂