Eat, Drink & Celebrate! Northamptonshire Food & Drink Week Returns – 31 May – 8 June

Get ready to raise a glass and celebrate all things local. Northamptonshire Food & Drink Week is back – from Saturday 31 May to Sunday 8 June – and it’s shaping up to be more delicious than ever.

Following the success of its inaugural year, this week-long celebration brings together local flavours, passionate producers, and independent venues for a feast of special events, exclusive menus, tasting tours, chef pop-ups, and more – all designed to support local businesses and shine a spotlight on the county’s growing reputation as a food and drink destination.

Organised by Made in Northamptonshire and the Northamptonshire Tourism Business Network, and proudly sponsored by Wilson Browne Solicitors, the week champions the people, places and produce that make Northamptonshire’s food scene something to be proud of.

What’s on the Menu?

Expect a packed schedule of:

• One-off chef collaborations and menus

• Tours and tastings at vineyards, distilleries, and breweries

• New restaurant launches, local product showcases, and themed dining events

• A family-friendly food festival

Events will take place across pubs, cafés, restaurants, hotels, estates, vineyards, and markets countywide – so there’s something for everyone.

A Taste of the Highlights:

• Delapré Food Festival (7–8 June) – A two-day extravaganza at Delapré Abbey, featuring street food, chef demos, artisan producers, a new fire cooking stage, and plenty of family fun.

• Dan Merriman at Ember Restaurant – The MasterChef: The Professionals 2024 winner joins chef James Peck for two exclusive nights of six-course fine dining – plus a guest appearance at Delapré Festival.

• The Four Pears: Northamptonshire Heroes Menu – James Peck’s bespoke tasting menu celebrates the county’s finest ingredients.

• Jeyes’ “Fiery Mustard Menu”, Earls Barton – A bold, themed menu commemorating the Great Fire of Northampton.

• Wharf Distillery, Towcester Cocktail nights with Sip ‘n’ Swig, and a behind-the-scenes Founder’s Tour & Tasting.

• Phipps Brewery, Northampton Cheese Co. & Northampton Charcuterie Co. Ale pairings and tasting platters – just £8.50 all week.

• Stoneyfield Vineyard Tours & Tastings –  Sip award-winning wine in a picturesque garden setting (dogs welcome!).

• The Fat Crab & Cocktails at the Red Lion, Cranford A new seafood restaurant adds something fresh to the local food scene.

• Chester House Estate – The Northamptonshire Ploughman’s Plate. Packed full of local produce.

• Curious Kitchen at the Kettering Park Hotel – A new restaurant and bar concept.

Full details can be found here!