About

Abergavenny Food Festival enjoys an exceptional reputation as a place for chefs, food businesses, journalists, farmers and food producers to come together. We are known for being an inclusive and welcoming event, delivering a delicious opportunity for people from all walks of life to explore and learn about food.

Through our outstanding programme of activities, including product tastings, kids’ activities, masterclasses, hands-on cookery lessons and topical debates, we provide the inside track on food issues, offer new ideas about the future of our food and showcase rising stars emerging from the industry.

The Festival prides itself on transforming the way people think about food; challenging and promoting new ideas, pushing the boundaries of current thinking and encouraging people to look differently at where their food comes from.

Over the years, the Festival has attracted top food heavyweights such as: Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Monica Galetti, Jane Baxter, Jose Pizarro and Valentine Warner, to name but a few. By engaging with influential chefs, commentators and journalists both nationally and internationally, we have grown to become one the highest profile food events in Britain.

•  Live cookery demonstrations from leading chefs and food experts.
• Tutored tastings and masterclasses, covering everything from wine and spirits to cheese, chocolate and artisan produce.
•  Food talks and debates exploring food, farming, sustainability and current food trends.
• Over 120 artisan food and drink producers selling local Welsh produce alongside exhibitors from across the UK.
• Street food and pop-up kitchens, offering freshly prepared dishes to enjoy as you explore.
• Family activities, including hands-on food experiences and children's entertainment, with under-16s admitted free.
• Live music and entertainment throughout the festival weekend.
• Party in the Castle on Saturday evening, featuring live bands, street food, fire performers and entertainment in the grounds of Abergavenny Castle – a ticketed event running from 7.15pm until