I'm a bit of a stickler for organisation. My diary is a wealth of knowledge on all forthcoming events which may involve the opportunity to partake in two of my favourite pastimes; eating and drinking. In reality, I'd probably never find the time to make it along to all of them, but my well organised intentions are there nonetheless. Rather than keeping these to myself, I've put together a list of my personal favourites for the month ahead.
Blackfriars Ladies' Lunch
Do you fancy yourself as a lady-who-lunches? Yes, so do I. Get yourself along to the brilliant Blackfriars' monthly event, which features a demonstration by a local expert (this time, make up artist Kerry Nicholson from The Perfect Base) and a three course meal including a glass of wine and coffee. Make new friends, learn the tips and tricks of make up artistry and sample the food of one of my all time favourite Newcastle restaurants. Tickets are £25 and it's advisable to book in advance.
4th October, 11.30am
Blackfriars Restaurant, Friars Street, Newcastle, NE1 4XN
0191 261 5945http://www.blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk
Northumbria Food and Wine Festival
Durham Food Festival & Book Festival
With such an interesting and diverse programme of events in one single month, it's pretty fair to say that it isn't so grim up north.
Northumbria Food and Wine Festival
The first of what is promised to be an annual event, recently crowned 'British Pub of the Year', The Feathers Inn, is collaborating with Fasol Menin and Tynedale Rugby Club to bring us the first Northumbria Food and Wine Festival. The event will feature pop-up restaurants, cookery demonstrations, wine talks, wine tasting events and live music. They aim to 'create an environment that allows people to shop easily, discover new facts about wine and food and try lots of new tastes.' Tickets are available for £20 via the website, or for £25 on the door.
7-9th October
Tynedale Park, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5AY
Pop-up Indian restaurant
Newcastle based food writer and private chef Maunika Gowardhan hosts the region's first pop-up Indian restaurant. Held at Terry Laybourne's Caffe Vivvo, this one off event will be 'showcasing regional influences from the Indian sub continent whilst celebrating Indian street food along with home cooked meals for discerning diners and Indian food fans alike.' 3 course menu, £30 per person.
Newcastle based food writer and private chef Maunika Gowardhan hosts the region's first pop-up Indian restaurant. Held at Terry Laybourne's Caffe Vivvo, this one off event will be 'showcasing regional influences from the Indian sub continent whilst celebrating Indian street food along with home cooked meals for discerning diners and Indian food fans alike.' 3 course menu, £30 per person.
Note: this event is now fully booked, though Caffe Vivvo are holding a waiting list, in case of cancellations.
10th October, 7pm
Caffé Vivo, 29 Broad Chare, Newcastle, NE1 3DQ
0191 2321331
0191 2321331
Durham Food Festival & Book Festival
Durham Food Festival brings gourmet food marques, a continental market, local farmers' market and chef demonstrations to the city. The final day, Sunday 23rd October, coincides with the Durham Book Festival and some foodie talks are served up on the Palace Green, with a distinct emphasis on all things baking related.
At 12pm, award winning baker Dan Lepard will be discussing his new book, his baking philosophies, and whisking up some treats. At 2pm, Edd Kimber, the 'boy who bakes' and winner of BBC2's Great British Bake Off, will be sharing tales of his baking adventures.
20-23rd October
Durham City
Durham City
With such an interesting and diverse programme of events in one single month, it's pretty fair to say that it isn't so grim up north.
Are you going to all of these events?
ReplyDeleteThe durham festival looks awesome! You didnt mention ticket prices?? I might have to go to that one! Thanks for the info, I always struggle to find foodie events up here. :)
Durham Food Festival is free, apart from a £2.50 charge for entrance to the gourmet food marquee.
ReplyDeleteI'll try to get to all of them, though unfortunately I left it too late to book for the Indian pop-up!
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