Taking place at Olympia, as the grand finale of Chocolate Week (13th - 19th October), 15,000 chocolate fans are expected to flock to the show to see the best UK chocolate companies exhibiting alongside exciting international brands, plus demonstrations, talks and hands-on workshops from the UK's top chocolatiers.
Launched by Ron Montero, Europe's last remaining rum distillery and taking place in the Andalusian city of Motril, Ron Montero Festival is the ultimate experience for rum lovers. Celebrating every aspect of the spirit, the Ron Montero festival will provide revellers with performances by The Monderos who tell tales of the rum harvests, live music around the city, an exhibition of giant 50th anniversary Ron Montero bottles, painting contests and cinema screenings as well as rum-inspired poetry and literature.
The award-winning Ambrette restaurants in Margate and Rye, hope to draw attention to the enormous amounts of edible food we waste in Britain, through two charity dinners. Chef Patron Dev Biswal will create a gourmet six-course tasting menu using ingredients commonly discarded by restaurants, supermarkets, butchers, fishmongers and domestic kitchens - with proceeds donated to provide humanitarian aid in South Sudan via the Red Cross.
Chocolate is getting into everything lately, especially with Easter and the Chocolate Festivals around the UK. So we were not surprised to see chocolate getting jiggy with the Baileys at the London Chocolate Festival - yet we were surprised to discover that is actually tasted so good. But curried chocolate from the 'Fifth Dimension'? Does that really work?
There’s a growing trend for Swedish food in London and AVEQIA London serves only the highest quality. The Smörgåsbord, popular in 17th century Sweden, was originally a celebratory meal comprising a large number of small dishes on an open table. AVEQIA now offers a modern, fine dining twist on the concept.
With the majority of evening events already sold out, now is the time to start planning your visits to the Brighton & Hove Spring Harvest. A great selection of free events are still on offer over the 12 days from the 16th to 27th April 2014, so there is something for everyone. With local producers, growers, restaurants, bars and food retailers firmly at its heart, the Brighton & Hove Spring Harvest is a showcase of the fantastic food, drink and hospitality to be found in the city and surrounding Sussex.
