Welcome

Gather your friends and enjoy good food, good wine, and great times.

19th, 20th & 21st June 2026

Our featured guest...

bringing The best to you

The festival strives to present to you some of the best presenters in the UK.

Over the last 17 years we have featured some of the best chefs and wine experts within the UK. We also feature some of the most talented local chefs to be found in the Cotswolds, we look forward to presenting a stunning line up and new features for you in 2025. 

Join us for a day of fabulous free talks – from chef insights to wine experiences. Don’t miss our exclusive cheese & wine masterclasses with the best in the business. Unleash your passion!

Masterclasses are an additional cost.

Cheltenham Festivals

Chefs Demonstrations

Cheese Masterclasses

Kadai Fire Bowl Stage

Artisan Exhibitors

Free wine talks and tasting

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Food and Drink Festival
Foodies

interested?

Your ticket includes a fantastic array of experiences for a memorable day out with friends and family:

  • Free Wine Talks & Tastings.
  • Chef Cooking Demonstrations.
  • Select Drinks Experience.
  • Street Theatre. 
  • Live Music.
  • Children’s Entertainment.
  • BBQ Grill Stage.
  • Potato Peeling Contest
  • Kadai Fire Bowl Stage. 
  • Sampling 

It’s an all-encompassing ticket, promising a day filled with flavor, entertainment, and shared moments. Get ready for a delightful experience!

Our festival goers

A great weekend!

James, Tom, Ruth

Cheltenham

Our annual trip to The food & drink is one of our favourite festivals in the town. Its a great way to relax, listen to great music and try new food.

Mike & family

Cheltenham

My family have been coming to the festival for about 10 years, so I wanted to let you know how much we enjoy the bbq/outdoor-cooking stuff. The inclusion last year was a revelation, this year it was even better and we came specifically for it and watched many of their shows.

Karen, Steve, Will, Luke

Gloucester

We jump on the train and walk up its not far. I love the variety of stalls that are on offer. Last year we went 2 food talks and 1 wine talk. Great experience!

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