The UK's biggest celebration of food and drink is returning to Hampshire this month.
The star-studded touring food and music event Foodies Festival is at River Park Recreation Ground in Winchester from July 17 to 19. Tickets are on sale now from foodiesfestival.com
In its 21st year, organisers have announced a huge line-up of TV celebrity chefs and chart-topping music stars, including Boyzone and Westlife supergroup Boyzlife with Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden, Pop Idol star, Gareth Gates and his Boyband in the Park hit show and Symphonic Ibiza Orchestra.
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The three-day gastronomic extravaganza features live cooking demonstrations from an extensive menu of top chefs, including MasterChef and Bake-Off champions, Great British Menu winners, judges and TV guest chefs, and highly-rated regional chefs.
Star names cooking live include MasterChef 2025 Champion Harry Maguire, and semi-finalist Sam Kaeokon and Henry Phillips, MasterChef Champion of Champions Thomas Frake, Masterchef champion Dhruv Baker, MasterChef 2026 finalists Sabina Khan and Kristen Dodd, MasterChef: The Professionals Ben Piette, royal cake-maker and author Mich Turner MBE and ITV’s The Heat star Tom Lodge.
Other renowned chefs and bakers appearing include Andrew du Bourg from The Elderflower in Lymington and Masterchef: The Professionals 2026 contestant Tom Younger from The Wellhouse in Winchester.
Foodies Festival isn’t just about the food – there’s also a stellar music line-up that will have visitors dancing as they dine. Local and touring bands and artists will perform alongside big names.
In the Chefs Theatre, celebrities will create their signature dishes and share new tips and tricks, cooking mouth-watering dishes, whilst in the Cake & Desserts Theatre, patisserie chefs and star bakers whip up showstoppers and offer tempting sweet treats. For the hot-headed, Foodies’ legendary chilli-eating competition expands.
New for 2026 'Ready, Steady, Cook!’ presents the ultimate competitive cook-off featuring star names.
Masterclasses in the Drinks Theatre include tutored sessions on Champagne, Beer, Cider, Cocktails, and Wine.
Younger guests can enjoy the Kids Cookery School sessions, preparing delicious food to eat or take home. The brand-new Foodies Treasure Hunt Trail will also keep them busy, alongside a fairground and games area.
Visitors can browse the latest food trends in the Shopping Village, meet local producers and sample a variety of delicious goods in the Artisan Market and taste exotic and unusual new dishes in the Feasting Tent.
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