Saturday’s downpour did little to dampen spirits at Staffordshire’s biggest gastronomic gathering last weekend, as crowds gathered on Westbridge Park for the 2018 Stone Food & Drink Festival. Marking its 14th year the event, which took place on 5th, 6th & 7th October, drew crowds of some 17,000 over the three days. Highlights included live Read more…
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Get set for a week of foodie fun in Stone!
With the 2018 Stone Food & Drink Festival on the horizon – the main event takes place on Westbridge Park over the weekend of 5, 6 & 7 October – the North Staffordshire town is gearing up for a whole week packed with foodie fun. Alongside several festival-organised events, local businesses have once again come Read more…
Willmott Dixon shows its support for the 2018 Stone Food & Drink Festival
Willmott Dixon, the lead contractor for the development of the new Stone Leisure Centre, has shown its support for the 2018 Stone Food & Drink Festival by sponsoring the event’s Demonstration Kitchen. Securing business sponsors is vital to the festival which, as a not-for-profit, Community Interest Company (CIC), is run by a team of volunteers. Read more…
Eat, Drink, Learn, Shop, Enjoy: What to expect at Stone Food & Drink Festival 2018
The north Staffordshire market town of Stone is getting ready to welcome hoards of food lovers over the weekend of 5, 6 & 7 October as it plays host to the annual Stone Food & Drink Festival. Following a week packed with food & drink events hosted by shops, pubs and restaurants in and around Read more…
Fishy goings-on in Stone Food & Drink Festival’s Masterclass Kitchen this year…
With the 2018 Stone Food & Drink Festival taking place on 5, 6 & 7 October foodies who want to get hands-on and brush up their skills should check out the event’s Culinary Masterclass programme. With classes on topics ranging from fish filleting through to creating healthy chocolate bars, there really is something for everyone. Read more…
Tickets on sale for 2018 Stone Food & Drink Festival
With Staffordshire’s biggest gastronomic gathering set to mark its 14th year on Friday 5th, Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th October tickets for the even have just been released for sale. In the week leading up to the Stone Food & Drink Festival itself, a host of food and drink related events will take place in Read more…
Tea o’ clock? Head to Beth Lauren Cakes’ pop-up tearoom
We’re delighted to announce that Stone’s very own Beth Lauren Cakes will be running a fabulous pop-up tearoom on Westbridge Park this year; offering genteel surroundings in which to relax and enjoy a lovely cup of tea (or coffee) accompanied by a slice of one of Beth’s signature layer cakes. For the special festival price Read more…
A fresh online look for Stone Farmers’ Market
Staffordshire’s biggest monthly Farmers’ Market now has a fresh new online presence, thanks to a new website funded by the team behind the Stone Food & Drink Festival. The new site reflects the market’s updated look and feel, boosted by new bright marquees recently procured by the Borough Council, and will make it easier for Read more…
Survey results show Stone Food & Drink Festival draws visitors from far and wide
The full results from a visitor survey undertaken by Staffordshire University at the 2017 Stone Food & Drink Festival reports a rise in the number of visitors travelling to the event from out of town, among other interesting findings. The survey, now in its third year, saw academic staff and Tourism and Events students from Read more…
Festival Chairman recognised at Taste of Staffordshire Awards
Friday, 20th October saw movers and shakers of the Staffordshire culinary scene attend a glittering ceremony at Lichfield Cathedral to mark the NFU Mutual Taste of Staffordshire Good Food Awards 2017. The event offered special cause for celebration for the Stone Food & Drink Festival team, with Chairman Richard Stevens presented with a special Recognition Read more…
