Why We Charge Admission

Ticket Information 💷 Why We Charge Admission Your ticket price helps us cover the essential costs of delivering a safe, enjoyable, and high-quality festival experience. Some of these costs include: Venue hire (fees paid to Cheltenham Borough Council) Lighting, staging, and event setup Live musical entertainment Chef demo and cooking stage costs Security and insurance … Read more

Disability Access and Toilets

Disability Access and Toilets ♿ Disability Access The festival takes place in Montpellier Gardens, a primarily grass-covered area. In good weather, the site is generally accessible for wheelchair users. However, wet or rainy conditions may result in muddy or soft ground, which can make access more difficult. If you have any concerns during the event, … Read more

Abi Dasalkar Head Chef at The Greenway Hotel – 2.30pm to 3.15pm

The Greenway Hotel & Spa With a choice of two restaurants, feast on modern cuisine and enjoy our award-winning dining in Cheltenham. We’re passionate about using only the freshest, and most local ingredients in our restaurant. Our menus change with the seasons, and our commitment to sustainability, flavour and traceability means you’ll always receive the … Read more

The Istanbul kitchen – 4.30pm to 5.15pm

The Istanbul kitchen The Istanbul Kitchen welcomes you with the scent of authentic Turkish flavours and a warm ambience in the very heart of Cheltenham. Istanbul is a very special place where people from all over the country gather and represent their local cuisine at their best. Our name “The Istanbul Kitchen” is intended to … Read more

Cheese Masterclass 2026 TBC – 12.45pm – 1.45pm

Cheese Tasting TBC February 2026 Cheese Tasting TBC February 2026 This is a one-hour masterclass, includes sampling of cheese and wine, juice is available for non-alcohol drinkers. Tickets are £TBC.00 per person to help cover part of the cheese and wine cost; tickets are on sale via our website. Limited tickets available. Facebook Instagram TICKETS … Read more

Punch & Judy

Punch and Judy is a traditional puppet show featuring Mr. Punch and his wife Judy. A great English sea-side tradition for family fun that children and adults can enjoy and have a laugh. The performance consists of a sequence of short scenes, each depicting an interaction between two characters, most typically Mr. Punch and one … Read more