Congleton Food and Drink Festival is the opening celebration for Tasty Town Week
During the week local restaurants, pubs, clubs, cafes and bars organise special events or themed evenings throughout the week.
It’s a great opportunity to discover the culinary delights available in and around our town and a great chance for the local venues to fling open their doors and entice locals and visitors to extra special tasty treats.
See below for last year’s culinary delights. There was something special for everyone!
Sunday 26th June
Food extravaganza at BREAD & BASIL. The must visit food destination in Congleton. Food to eat in or take away. Free food tastings. Started on the Sunday and contiued throughout the following week.
As part of Bike Week Congleton Cycling Campaign hosted a PEDALLING PICNIC leaving the Town Hall at 10.30 am and returning around 14.00 pm. It was a leisurely ride of approximately 10 Miles, mainly off-road on the National Cycle Network Route 55, to Biddulph Grange Country park. The event started and finished at Congleton Food and Drink Festival. For more information about this year’s event contact Peter Hall on 07718 540127 , or visit www.congletoncycling.co.uk and www.bikeweek.org.uk/index.php
Pimms O’clock Sunday at DV8. Many people enjoyed a good old drink….PIMMS. Full menu was available all afternoon. Visit their website at www.dv8bar.co.uk
Teddy Time! Many excited children came to the Woodland Room at ILLUCCINI’S CAFÉ BAR and enjoyed a picnic tea and lots of entertainment. See their website at www.illuccinis.co.uk
Monday 27th June
To celebrate Congleton Food and Drink Festival and Bear Mania Top Nosh created a children’s Decorate the Bear Competition.
For Food Festival Week there was a ‘Sausage Menu’ at the WORDS AND MUSIC COFFEE SHOP in New Life Church. There was lots of other tasty homemade food, cakes and speciality drinks available.
Annual Summer Barbecue at NOBANNO. Featuring spit roast lamb plus many other barbecue favourites.
Tuesday 28th June
Oodles of Noodles – was an opportunity to try the famous Thai street food at BANGKOK THAI. Good quality food at a reasonable price. See their website at www.bangkokthai.co.uk
Wednssday 29th June
Tasty Tapas Day at DE LACY’S TAPAS BAR. where you could try 3 tapas dishes from the menu and a glass of house red or white spanish wine.
Ten tastes for a tenner at REUBEN STUBBS was a chance to taste 10 different wines for just £10 and an all you can eat BBQ was available for another £10, using home grown and local produce. 7pm – 10pm. Visit their website at www.reubenstubbs.co.uk
You could sample some delicious food at the Pie Night in the WHITE LION great ales and a good selection of freshly homemade pies to try, and buy in an authentically historic setting. 5pm ’till late.
Thursday 30th June
If you go down to the park today! Congleton’s Teddy Bears Picnic A fun filled afternoon with stories, arts music and dancing for children aged 0 – 4. Hundreds of families came down to the Park with their picnics and favourite Teddy Bears for a brilliant time at CONGLETON PARK. www.mybeartown.co.uk
There was a Fish Fight Night at TIAMO? Professional chef’s cooked coastal delights with an Italian Flare.
Friday 1st July
Beer and British Tapas were available in the beautiful setting overlooking the River Dane at STOCK AT THE PAVILION in Congleton park with a range of British and European beers, ales and wine and a choice of Tapas. Visit their website at www.stockpavilion.co.uk
CHATTERBOX COFFEE SHOP & TRADECRAFT CENTRE next to Trinity Methodist Church held a special morning tea/coffe event from 10am – 12 noon and light lunches from 12 noon – 2pm.
There was a Taste of Summer at BRYN HALL COFFEE SHOP. A special two course lunch and a glass of wine. www.brynhall.co.uk
- Local residents – keep your eyes peeled for this year’s programme
- venues – best wishes from the Festival Team for your exciting event
- visitors – book your holiday in Congleton now for Tasty Town Week!
See Community page for other events held during Tasty Town week
