Meet the Queen, toast her 70 years on the throne and happily feast on glorious food from around the world – all at a Sheffield city centre festival. The epic Sheffield Food Festival is back and runs over four full days from this Thursday June 2 to Sunday June 5, which is also the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Weekend.  Bradfield Brewery’s Jubilee Ale available on the main bar 2-5 June on Sheffield Peace Gardens Expect the Peace Gardens, Winter Gardens, Millennium Square, Town Hall Square and Pinstone Street to be buzzing as up to 50,000 people enjoy the festivities, including an international ..read more

Thousands of visitors will descend on Sheffield city centre this June for a feast of a celebration – the tenth edition of Sheffield Food Festival. Sheffield’s biggest free to attend event returns with a special royal theme as it takes place over the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend (June 2 to June 5). We spoke to some of the star traders attending to give visitors a sneak preview of the food and drink they can sample over the action-packed weekend.  For fourth generation farmer Stephen Thompson, of Sheffield’s award-winning Moss Valley Fine Meats, the festival is a welcome ..read more

They say good things come to those who wait. It’s been a long wait for food lovers, but Sheffield city centre’s biggest free to attend event is finally back. Yes, Sheffield Food Festival returns at last this summer after a two year absence due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Not only that, but this year’s special tenth anniversary edition is even taking place on the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend (Thursday June 2 to Monday June 5, 2022) A royal feast of fun will be on offer, including top cookery demonstrations and children’s activities, as well as delicious food inspired by global cu ..read more

Not just a usual Bank Holiday weekend … This year is a huge year for us here at Events Collective, however Sheffield Food Festival in particular is a special celebration for not only the people of Sheffield but also the whole nation. Our usual bank holiday weekend has been moved to coincide with Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee which in itself marks an unprecedented occasion of celebrations and solidarity. In addition to this momentous event, we will also be celebrating the 10th anniversary of Sheffield Food Festival throughout the bank holiday weekend on 2nd – 5th June 2022.  Over the yea ..read more

This year our Green Village will return situated within the Winter Gardens and Millenium Square which will demonstrate that Sheffield Food Festival is not just about being spoilt for choice with tantilising aromas from our delicious array of food and artisan traders, as well as, local and speciality beers and funky cocktails from numerous pop up bars.  Our Green Village has been a vital part of Sheffield Food Festival for 5 years, with numerous debates, demonstrations and educational activities to raise awareness of food waste and what we can be doing on a day-to-day basis to become more ..read more

Sheffield Food Festival, 2019. Photo Credit – Ben Harrison Media Can you believe it? We are now in our 10th year of Sheffield Food Festival! Over the years we have seen hundreds of traders from local suppliers and restauranteurs to big brands such as our main sponsor last year, Just Eat. However, most importantly we have seen tens of thousands of people attending, supporting and experiencing tantalising tastes, educational demonstrations, live music and much more spread across the City Centre. Main Sponsor – Just Eat, 2019. Photo (c) Ben Harrison Kerry Haslam, Sheffield Food Festival’s Trader ..read more

Situated at the heart of the Sheffield Food festival in the Peace Gardens, the Demo Theatre Kitchen is a highlight for many. Spread over four days, there’s a fun-packed programme for budding chefs and those with an interest in all things culinary. The action starts on the Friday which is curated by Justin Rowntree from SweetSpot. You may also know him as the former owner of the Runaway Girl/Silversmiths and recipient of the infamous Gordon Ramsey treatment on an episode of Kitchen Nightmares back in 2008. He wants the Friday to represent a slice of the incredibly vibrant international food sce ..read more

The Sheffield Food Festival Demo Theatre Kitchen is a great place for budding chefs and those with an interest in all things culinary. Based in the Peace Gardens, you will find four fun-packed days of learning, entertainment and enjoyment from some of Sheffield’s best chefs. Chris Mapp – Tickled Trout The Sunday, sponsored by Riverford Organics, is overseen by Chris Mapp from Tickled Trout. The day will focus on the fantastic local suppliers in Sheffield and the surrounding areas. Each demo will concentrate on an ingredient and show how different cooking techniques can transform a simple dish ..read more

A recent additional to the Sheffield Food Festival is the Eats, Treats & Beats Festival Village. The heady mix of local beers, tasty street food and an eclectic mix of live music and DJs is proving a big hit. The village tent at top of Fargate keeps getting better, and this year promises to deliver. For the Thursday, Friday and Saturday, we have teamed up with one of Sheffield’s most popular live music venues, O2 Academy. Since opening in 2008, the venue regularly gets involved in local events and supports local music in all its forms. So, expect a great diverse line-up of live acts and DJ ..read more