Bridport Food Festival
You may think that it was the passions of Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and his River Cottage that put the Dorset town of Bridport on the food-map. But any serious foodie knows that this remarkable town was producing some of the finest regional food in the country, long before HFW cracked a free-range organic egg.
Bridport Food Festival, an annual fete-style event that takes place this year on June 27, 28 and 29, is a showcase for West Dorset producers dedicated to keeping food at the heart of the community. It’s also a chance for anyone interested in real food to get up close and personal with some of the finest produce in the region.
From biodynamic meat and organic vegetables to the hottest chilli in the world and Dorset-grown blueberries, the Bridport Food Festival is packed with surprising and delicious produce to taste and buy.
It’s also a chance to learn and swap ideas, with demonstrations from some of the area’s leading food practitioners including local Indian, Thai, Japanese and Chinese chefs, all using local produce.
Set in Asker Meadows on the outskirts of Bridport, there’s also plenty to make the festival a family day out, with a coconut shy, bouncy castle, beer tent and live music throughout the weekend.
To reap the full benefits of the Festival, out-of-towners can get £100 off at Hyde Cottage in Walditch with Dorset Costal Cottages. Number three offers three bedrooms, furnishings to a high standard and a pretty country kitchen where you can practice your culinary skills learned from the cookery demos. With the discount, the cottage costs just £455 for a week during the Festival. Further information: Dorset Coastal Cottages or 0800 980 4070
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by Denise Bell Still no news in response to my last mail - who is supplying biodynamic meat - as a biodynamic meat producer having pioneered these methods as our base line and more I would like to know how you can advertise a supplier when there is none at the Festival ?How disapponting for those interested - would love to talk about this ……..and maybe for our local community get involved in the future if only to correct this error and be fair to the public !! kind wishes Denise
Hi, am interested as to who is supplying the Biodynamic Meat at the Bridport Food Festival ? kind wishes Denise