Some of Bury St Edmunds’ most popular restaurants are set to share their kitchen secrets this bank holiday weekend as Suffolk’s ‘Foodie Capital’ prepares to host the annual Our Bury St Edmunds Food & Drink Festival.  And visitors can let their tastebuds tour the world without leaving the town centre thanks to the delicious variety of foods on offer.

From the heat of the Caribbean to the most refreshing cocktail in town, dozens of stall holders will have treats for every taste throughout the free-admission two-day event.  And alongside all the different food and drink stalls will be a range of family-friendly, fun activities including fairground rides and free face-painting.

Among the highlights are some fabulous food and drink demonstrations at the Stoves Cookery Theatre – this year also featuring Michelin-starred celebrity chef Galton Blackiston who makes a welcome return to the event on bank holiday Monday.  Sharing the stage throughout the weekend will be chefs and drinks specialists from some of the area’s favourite establishments including festival regulars 1921, The Angel, Maison Bleue, Three Kings and Forage Kitchen.  Returning after making their debut last year are Rustico, The Wine Cellar, Giggling Squid and Bay Tree Café. The Old Cannon Brewery will be raising a glass to open the theatre kitchen on Sunday morning.

The festival is organised by the Business Improvement District (BID) organisation Our Bury St Edmunds BID.  Chief Executive Mark Cordell said: “We are so proud of the food and drink businesses in Bury St Edmunds and like to give as many as possible the opportunity to engage with this event to showcase what they do.  A number who were involved for the first time last year are joining in again and others like Papakis Deli and Beautiful Beers who have had a longstanding presence are back too.

“The Farmers’ Market on Angel Hill is always a great draw and arc shopping centre will be the place to be for a number of other free festival attractions for all ages including face-painting, virtual reality games and test-driving a racing car simulator.”

For more information about the event, which runs from 10am to 5pm on Sunday 25 and Monday 26 August, visit: www.ourburystedmunds.com/foodanddrinkfestival or follow Our Bury St Edmunds social media channels.