At Delapré Abbey June 7 and 8 2025
What’s Going On
There will be loads going on at the festival. Dozens of artisan food and drink stalls, hourly chef demos through the weekend, tasting sessions, afternoon teas, house tours, street food, cheese masterclasses, cocktail masterclasses, music and things for kids. We’ll be adding things right up until the last minute so please keep checking back.
Chef Demos
Location: Demo Stage
Description: A line up of free cooking demonstrations from the best local chefs, hourly on both days of the festival.
Afternoon Teas
Location: The Orangery
Description: Chef Bart Polinski will be laying on a fancy spread in the cosy setting of the Orangery. Extra ticket required.
Cheese Masterclasses
Location: The Drawing Room
Description: Shane Holland will tell you about about cheese as you tuck into some tasty samples. Extra ticket required.
Exhibitors
Location: Everywhere
Description: We have a dazzling array of exhibitors selling all sorts of tasty treats!
Cocktail Masterclasses
Location: The House
Description: The mixologists at Number 13 will teach you how to shake like a pro. Extra ticket required.
House Tours
Location: The Main Entrance
Description: Discover the magic of Delapre. Guided tours twice daily or walk round at your leisure. The walled gardens will also be open for you to enjoy.
Street Food
Location: South Lawn
Description: Street food traders will be serving up a feast of yummy things. The line-up is hosted by Bite Street, NN’s hottest street food pop-up.
Music
Location: On the lawn
Description: “If music be the food of love, play on.” While away the time with some great food and a little light music.
Wine Tastings
Location: The Library
Description: Free tasting sessions hosted by Josh Moinet from VineBud. Tasting will take place twice daily. Numbers are limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served.
Gin Tastings
Location: The Library
Description: Free tasting sessions hosted by Tom Warner from Warner’s Gin. Tasting will take place thrice daily. Numbers are limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served.
Kids Activities
Location: Around and about
Description: There’ll be things for kids. Keeps your eyes peeled for updates.
Kids Cookery Classes
Location: The Coach House
Description: Rachel Wilson from Cookery Doodle Doo will host the kids cookery classes. Bookings now live.