Food and Drink Festivals

Leeds’ vibrant independent scene is set to unite once again for a celebration of food and drink

We have twenty Leeds Indie Food goody bags to give away, which include the Festival Passport, a tote bag and a mug

Think you take your beer seriously? Pfft, you’ve got nothing on the Germans. They’ve had this beer thing on lock-down for over a thousand years. With Oktoberfest season swinging into full stein-swigging gear – we’ve picked out some interesting beers that are worth seeking out for your Autumn boozing. Prost! 1. Köstritzer Schwarzbier Kostriker Schwarzbier 4.8%ABV. …

Worried about being ‘beach body’ ready? Not for us, thanks. We’re all about ‘food festival ready’ this Summer. The Great British summer is finally kicking in, having been missing for the best part of a decade. Besides all the music festival offerings looking to brighten up your summer holidays, the food and drink scene is also …

Expand your mind as well as your waistline with talks, films, art and workshops. Leeds Indie Food was conscious to bring something a bit different to the inaugural festival. Here are some top picks on all things Food Culture. &TOTALLY TUTTI FRUTTI_ / HOP& BARLEY ISSUE 4 LAUNCH May 9, 5pm -8pm. FREE A massive …

Shaken, stirred or barrel aged? It’s always five o’clock somewhere. Leeds Indie Food has some great events in this strand. GINstival: Lazy Gin Fair When? May 9 Kicking off #LIF15 in boozy style, a one-day spectacular featuring the best and brightest boutique Gin distilleries all under one roof. Lazy Lounge has been called ‘Leeds’ best …

Find brews in all the right places. Leeds is the UK’s Capital of Craft Beer after all says the Guardian. Leeds Indie Food is launching two new breweries and at least three new beers. Grab your growler and get exploring. #LIF15 Pale Ale / 822IPA Northern Monk Brew Co. will launch a very special core …

Where else can you try Colombian Areapa, Indian Dosa and American BBQ all in one place? Street Food is an obvious hot topic, and at Leeds Indie Food you have some of the best in not only Leeds, but the entire country. Leeds Feast When? May 22-23, The Tetley Closing the festival fortnight of food, …

Leeds will welcome a mouthwatering month of food events in May, aiming to become the UK’s capital of casual dining, craft beer and more

Alan Laidlaw found much to savour at a preview for September's Craft Beer Rising event in Glasgow

Grillstock have announced the launch of the biggest BBQ festival in Europe, with “Grillstock Woodlands” set to land at Silverstone in 2015. [Photo: Paul Box] Fresh from their sellout events in Bristol and Manchester this year, Grillstock Woodlands will be a 3-day camping event running June 12-14 in the beautiful 100 acres of land next to Silverstone. …