STOP PRESS! - More Market Entertainment!

It's been announced that

The Invitation Theatre Company 

will be putting on a performance from their forthcoming 

'TITCO does Queen' show 

at the 2018 Devizes Food Festival Market on Saturday 12th May. 

Extra Event! - The History of Beer (2018)

Sorry, but this event has been cancelled  

THE HISTORY OF BEER

Ever wondered how beer was discovered? Or how is it made? 

Ever wanted to try every brew at a beer festival?!

Then come and join us at your local Devitera microbrewery for a journey through the history of beer.

We will learn about this wonderful drink and sample 15 beers from around the world, experiencing the diversity of flavours and styles. 

From low to scarily alcoholic, affordable to eye-wateringly expensive, we'll try it all!

When: Tues May 15^th 19:00

Where: Devitera Microbrewery, 

The New Bakery, High Street, Rowde, Devizes, SN10 2PL

Price:£20

 

Tickets are limited to 22 people
so for a fun and informative evening book yours now!

Tickets available only from our on-line Ticket Shop

 (on-line booking fee =£1.32, read about booking and fees)

For more information about Devitera visit: Devitera on facebook 

or Devitera website

Raffle in aid of Mayor's Fund (2018)

Try your luck with some tickets for the 
2018 Devizes Food & Drink Festival Raffle!

(all in aid of the Mayor's Fund which supports local good causes) 

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Prizes this year include:

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Morrisons “The Best” hamper of delightful nibbles.

Gift Box of Beer from Kennet and Avon Brewery

Sainsburys Picnic rug, cooler bag and carrying bag

 

A Wadworth beer hamper 

 

Naturally Balanced Cookery Book by Peter Vaughan of The Bistro

 

2 Wadworth brewery tour and beer tasting tickets 

 

A bottle of Bombay Sapphire Gin

 

Mixed selection of 6 bottles of Wadworth beer  in bag

£30 Voucher to spend at the Bear

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A big Thank You to all the individuals and businesses
 who kindly donated these prizes

Look out for tickets being sold at Festival Events 
and at the Festival stall on Market Day.

All proceeds go to the Mayor's Charity

The draw will be made by the new Mayor
at the Cocktail Party on Friday 18th May

Winners will be notified if not able to be present

Grand Festival Market Line Up (2018)

We have an amazing range of food and drink products on offer at the  

2018 Devizes Food & Drink Festival Market

(May 12th 2018) 

 Make your choice from these treats

Traditional Fare

Photo: Plenty Pies

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Gourmet Pies, Quiches, Scotch Eggs
Sausage Rolls, Gourmet Toasties!

Exotic and International

Photo: StrEAT17

Moroccan Lamb Burgers, Halloumi Chips,
Mexican Street Food,

Italian Pizza, Ravioli
***South African Food***

Healthy

Photo: Karma Street Kitchen

Veggie curries, Vegan Ales

Organic veg box service

Oils and salad dressings

Specialist Foods

cheese display by pixabay

Garlic Foods, Chilli foods,

Delicatessen products, Artisan Cheese

Sausages – Polish, German, English

Chutneys & Jams

Specialist Teas

To Drink
 Coffee & Tea of course! plus...

Photo by pixabay

Traditional Ales, Craft beers, Vegan Ales

Somerset Cider, Mead

photo by pixabay

Fine Wines, Prosecco

look out for Wine Tasting Experiences

Cocktails, Liqueurs, Gin Liqueurs, Chocolate Wine

Sweet-Tooth, Family and Kids of all Ages

Cupcake photo by pixabay

Cakes, Cupcakes, Luxury cakes, Brownies and Blondies

Fruit and chocolate waffles, Fruit kebabs

sweets photo by pixabay

Ice Cream, Snow Cones, Candyfloss
 Sweets, Vintage&Retro Sweets, Fudge, Nougat, Florentines

******* General Interest Stalls *******

 

Find out about Fostering Children in Wiltshire

Photo by pixabay

Saving our Heritage

Buildings and landscape (National Trust),

Protecting Birds and their habitat (RSPB)

Preserving local wildlife (Wilts Wildlife Trust)

Preserving our Woodlands (Woodland Trust)

Can't find what you want?

Visit the Food Festival Information Point!

More about the Market Day Entertainments

If you want to see your business featured here foc, send us a nice picture!
devizesfoodfest@gmail.com

A Meal at Erlestoke Prison (2018)

Once again we are presenting a

Pop-Up Restaurant at Erlestoke Prison

 (Image from a similar scheme at Brixton, London)

This intriguing event is a unique opportunity to visit Erlestoke Prison
and sample a 3 course meal prepared using ingredients grown at the Prison
 and served by Staff and Offenders who are studying there for NVQ's.

Previous year's guests have been amazed at the culinary expertise of the offenders who prepared and served the meal and they gave them a standing ovation at the end. They were able to talk to them and the prison staff were able to tell them about the training and employment opportunities that would be offered on release from prison, helping to reduce re-offending.

Menu 

Warm Fig, Walnut & blue cheese Tart

Accompanied with dressed seasonal salad

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Crab cakes with Sweet Chilli & ginger dipping sauce

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Oven Roasted Poussin brushed with Lime Marmalade & served with Lime & Crème Fraiche Sauce accompanied with Sage & Onion Stuffing

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Beef Wellington served with a wild mushroom jus lie

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Italian Stuffed Courgettes with Quorn mince, chopped tomatoes, Basil & Topped with capers & cheese

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Seasonal vegetables with Roasted Garlic & Rosemary potatoes 

 

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Medley of Guilty Pleasures

Carrot Cake, Lemon Drizzle & Victoria Sponge

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Selection of Cheese & Biscuits accompanied with Fruit chutney

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NO alcohol is allowed within the prison, soft drinks will be served
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 Early arrival at 5.30 is required for a 6pm start (finishes by 9pm)
Remember to bring photo ID with you

This is always a popular event so book early to avoid disappointment

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Date:- Tuesday 15th May 2018

Tickets:- £25
are available now by contacting :-

HM Prison Erlestoke,

Erlestoke Manor House,

Erlestoke Village

Erlestoke prison is situated south of Devizes between West Lavington and Westbury 
It is not accessible by public transport.

How to get there by car

Joe Fattorini Hosts A Food and Wine Tasting Evening (2018)

Wine expert and TV presenter Joe Fattorini
  will be coming to Devizes Food Festival this year to host
a food and wine tasting evening for us and share his knowledge of wine.

 (for more about Joe see http://joefattorini.com/about/)

The evening will include: 

 

A glass of fizz on arrival.

 

A brief introduction to wine by Joe Fattorini.

 

A Food and Wine Tasting

 

Based on canape versions of The Bear’s food menu 
(with Starters, Mains, Pudding and Cheese)
plus 2 different wines to taste with each course. 

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Date: Wednesday 9th May 2018, 6.30pm – 8pm

Ticket Price: £16.50

tickets available  from: Devizes Books or On-Line 

(on-line booking fee =£1.17, read about booking fees)

About our Venue:

The Bear Hotel, Devizes Market Place

The Bear Hotel, one of Devizes oldest hostelries,
 returns to the Devizes Food Festival in 2018

 as venue for this exciting wine and food tasting evening, 

sponsored by Wadworth

See map showing town centre venues 

"From Plot to Pot" (A Talk) 2018

Aldetha Raymond (of Little Foxes Farm, Seend)

gives a talk entitled Plot to pot: Growing food at home.

Vegetable image courtesy of pixabay

Sorry this event has been cancelled

 
Aldetha teaches horticulture and small holding courses from her Little Foxes Farm. At Bristol University’s Botanical Gardens she teaches biological sciences and is a full time lecturer in horticulture at Lackham College. Aldetha’s passions

are plant propagation, garden design and plant establishment/maintenance. 
She has appeared on radio and TV.

Aldetha writes:-

"There is nothing more amazing than growing vegetables at home,
pulling carrots, growing the perfect cauliflower and chilli peppers. 

Experiencing the taste, the pride and the wonderment of nature; 

developing the patience and therapeutic skills of the gardener.

Not every aspiring gardener has an allotment or a vegetable plot
to match the likes of Monty Don,
but you will be amazed by what can be grown
in just a modest garden, window box or allotment plot.

Within this talk I hope to inspire you
to bring out your forks, spades and gardening gloves 

but I don’t want the fun to stop there............

After growing the next set of tools you will need are in the kitchen 

to get the best out of your home-grown ingredients."

"Plot to pot is just the start of a relationship
 with the soil and your taste buds."

Date: Mon 7th May 2018 at 7pm

Tickets: £5 (from Devizes Books or On-line)

Venue: The Sports Club, London Rd, Devizes
There will be a bar available.

See map showing town centre venues 

Grand Festival Market (2018)

2017 Entertainment

Full Details on 

The 2018 Grand Market Page 

(That's '2018 Grand Market' in the green tabs at the top of the page)

'Glitz and Glamour' Cocktail Eve (2018)

photo by tijmen van dobbenburgh (freeimages)

Join us for a night of glitz and glamour.

Come dressed to impress.
Fantastic cocktails to choose and canapes to enjoy.
 Live music and 3 drinks included in your ticket price.

 Choose from seven, delicious cocktail concoctions
...with alcohol-free options on offer too.
There will be non-stop delicious canapés and nibbles,
brilliant music and lively company. 

♪♫♫♪ Fantastic live music will be provided once again by

singer-songwriter-pianist Archie Coombe. ♪♫♫♪♫

If you enjoy the occasional charitable gamble grab some
 raffle tickets for the Mayor's Fund Appeal
The Mayor himself will be present for the draw around 9pm

 Don't miss out on this great night - Friday 18th May
in the historic and beautiful Assembly Room at Devizes Town Hall.

All canapes and three cocktails are included in the ticket price.
Additional cocktail tokens will be available for you to purchase on the night
Canapes will include vegetarian options.

Buy your tickets now before they run out!

It's here at Devizes Town Hall

  

Venue: The Assembly Room, Devizes Town Hall
(See map showing town centre venues)
 

Date: Friday 18th May, doors open at 7.30pm

Tickets:- £22 each, in advance only,
from Devizes Books or Book on-line 
On-line booking fee £1.40 per ticket (read about on-line costs)

  

 

Champagne with  Citron by Thomas Weiss (freeimages)

Cocktail photo courtesy of Splitshire

The 2018 Festival Is Coming!

Wine Pouring - image cortesy of Engin_Akyurt, pixabay

Preparations for the 14th Devizes Food Festival

 are nearly complete

Then all we need is you!

Tickets and Full Programme 

will be released very soon.

 Watch this space! 

supported by

 

Literary Pop-Up Dinner (2018)

 Sorry! This Event is Sold Out

 

 Devizes Books Presents

A three course dinner themed around 
John Preston's book on the Jeremy Thorpe murder trial
which is to be a BBC TV series

During the evening there will be readings
Copies of the book will be available to buy on the night
more about the book

Menu

Starter
"Something fishy is going on"

Fish pate served on a bed of dressed leaves with toast

Main

 "Saucy Westminster"

Mustard and mushroom braised beef 

 served with crushed new potatoes and seasonal greens

Dessert
"Three well-kept secrets"

A trio of lemon, chocolate and crunch

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The ticket price of £25 

includes a three course meal and a welcome drink. 

Bring your own wine or preferred beverage

 to accompany the meal.

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It's usually one of the first events to sell out so don't delay!
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Date:- Wednesday 16th May, 7pm for 7.30

Tickets:- £25 from Devizes Books
 or the On Line Ticket Shop

 (read about on-line booking costs)

Venue:- Devizes Books, Sidmouth Street, Devizes

See map showing town centre venues

Famous Food and Drink Quiz (2018)

This year our itinerant

 "Famous Food Quiz"

 returns to the cosy surroundings of The Wharf Tea Rooms

for a second year

The competition promises to be fiercer than ever!  

Put your knowledge of food and drink to the ultimate test. 

 Prizes will be awarded to the top teams
with a special bonus prize for the winners -
the right to set the quiz yourselves in 2019!

There will be a bar and snacks available
 to lubricate and sustain your brain cells!
(not included in the ticket price)

starts at 7.30pm 
on Sunday 13th May 2018

Entry Fee:- £12 per team of 4

Numbers are limited to 10 teams at this venue

 so you are advised to buy tickets in advance

You can buy tickets in advance from

Festival ticket outlets 

Book on-line (read about on-line fees etc)
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You may pay on the door if there is space left.

How to get there
The Wharf Tea Rooms, Crouch Lane, Devizes 
(on the first floor of the Kennet and Avon Trust Building)
Tel: 01380 721279

See map showing town centre venues

Come Dine With Us (2018)

 Sorry! This Event is Sold Out

"Come Dine With Us", 

is the Devizes Food Festival's Mystery Dining Experience

Saturday May 5th 2018, Price £20

The exceptional dessert offered by one of our 2017 hosts!

Forget about the television programme. There will be no nosing around the bedrooms and knicker drawers between courses! It's a great night out in a local home, where your host will produce a menu of their own choice for six to ten guests. Expect a welcome cocktail and a splendid three or four course meal served up with conversation and good-humour in a welcoming atmosphere. 

Bring your own bottle of wine or other drink of choice, then relax and enjoy the evening.

Everyone is welcome, young or old, singles, couples and friends

 If you are new to Devizes it's a great way to meet people! 

(and to encourage new friendships, there's a maximum of 2 people per booking,
just to ensure each venue's guest mix is balanced) .

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When you book you must fill in a reservation form with contact details (e-mail if possible)

and any dietary restrictions and hand it in at the Bookshop 

(or complete it on-line if it's an on-line booking). 

You will be notified where you are dining a few days before the event, and we will supply some information about the menu to help you choose your wine to bring. 

For 2018, two venues are 'out of town' so you will need transport or a taxi,
If you cannot travel to a dinner outside Devizes or if you can offer a car share
please indicate this at time of booking.

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You should find this event far more entertaining than a restaurant 
and a wonderful way to start the festival!

*Tickets will be available at the end of March
Priced £20 each from 
from Devizes Books or our On-line Ticket Shop 
 (read about booking on-line)

Photographs from recent events.

If you fancy being a host, details can be found here.

If you buy a  ticket but can't come: - About Returns

Street Food Festival at The Crown (2018)

'The Crown' in New Street participates in the Devizes Food Festival
 for the first time in 2018 hosting an intriguingly titled
 'Street Food Festival' in their rear yard

 
"Experience the new 'al fresco' dining area with delicious street-themed food
 cooked and prepared in the outdoor kitchen and bar".  


Three taster dishes and a free drink are included in the ticket price of £11.50

You can choose from:

• Miso noodle soup V
• Katsu cod cheek curry
• Oriental prawn rolls
• Pork belly Hirata buns
• Pickled vegetable Hirata buns V
• BBQ duck wings
• Lou min crispy chicken
• Polenta chips V
• Crispy stuffed gnocchi V

 

Extra servings of these dishes can be purchased for £4.00 each.

Venue: The Crown, 19, New Park St, Devizes

Date Thurs 10th May 2018, at 7pm

Tickets £11.50
(from Devizes Books or the Festival On-line Ticket Shop)

See map showing town centre venues 

Wadworth Brewery Tour, Beer and Pie Night (2018)

 Enjoy an out-of-hours evening tour of Wadworth Brewery

plus a tutored beer sampling session in the Harness Room Bar

accompanied by a locally made pie

(made with Wadworth Beer) 

You must be over 18 to participate in this event.

Date: Tues 8th May 2018 at 7pm (prompt please!)

Tickets: £17.50 (from Devizes Books or On-line)

Venue: Wadworth Brewery Visitor Centre, Northgate St, Devizes

See map showing town centre venues 

Wadworth has been brewing beer in Devizes, in Wiltshire, since 1875. 
The business is now in the fourth generation of ownership by the Bartholomew family. The Victorian tower brewery is a landmark in the centre of Devizes and attracts visitors from across the world. They maintain the traditions of craft beer along with modern production techniques. Pub signs are still hand painted and Shire horses deliver daily around the town.

For the last two years Wadworth have been generous supporters
 of the Devizes Food and Drink Festival 

Devizes 1940's Dinner at the Bistro (2018)

We're taking you back in time to a night in 1940's War-time Devizes when people were listening to the music of Glenn Miller and the town played an incredibly important role, the site of a German POW camp and the home of the Wiltshire regiment. This is the era when Salisbury plain became a designated troop training area.

image courtesy of Pixabay

It seems a good time to celebrate the sort of food being enjoyed at the time,
 even at the height of rationing, when eating locally and in season was the only option.

Why don't you dress up for the occasion?
Wear your best austerity glad rags
Listen to 1940's Lindyhop music and
Feast like the locals did on :

Homemade bread 

Bacon pudding

Corn beef hash
Steamed sponge pudding
and more...
 

(There will be plenty for vegetarians and gluten-free guests)

click on image to enlarge

 Date:- Thursday 17th May

Price:- £25
Wine not included

Tickets available from the Bistro only.

Book your time and tell them about your dietary requirements. 

Venue:- The Bistro, 7, Little Brittox, Devizes
Tel:- 01380 720043.

Near the Market Place
See map showing town centre venues 

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