Ludlow Food Festival

The Original Festival for Food and Drink Lovers

Whats On

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15:30:00
Howard Middleton
Great British Bake Off, Gluten Free Baking, YorkshireRead More
Castle Garden Stage - Castle Gardens

Howard Middleton

13:00:00
David Richards
David Richard - founder of Capreolus Fine FoodsRead More
Slow Food Stage - Outer Bailey

David Richards

11:00:00
Shane Holland
Shane Holland - Executive Chairman of Slow Food in the UKRead More
Slow Food Stage - Outer Bailey

Shane Holland

11:30:00
Castle Carden Stage - SUNDAY LINE UP
Talks & Demos - Getting closer to the subject and FREE! In association with Wots CookingRead More
Castle Garden Stage - Castle Gardens

Castle Carden Stage - SUNDAY LINE UP

11:00:00
Slow Food Taste Workshops - SUNDAY LINE UP
Taste Workshops from Slow FoodRead More
Beacon Rooms - Castle Gardens

Slow Food Taste Workshops - SUNDAY LINE UP

15:00:00
Irina Georgescu
Food Writer/Cook, BristolRead More
Wardington’s Original Stage - Outer Bailey

Irina Georgescu

11:00:00
Angus Birditt
Angus D Birditt - food writer, photographer, poet, award-winning food producerRead More
Slow Food Stage - Outer Bailey

Angus Birditt

13:00:00
Andy Link
Chef/Patron, Riverside Inn, Aymestrey, HerefordshireRead More
Wardington’s Original Stage - Outer Bailey

Andy Link

11:00:00
Kulhar Project
Drop-in sessions - an opportunity to create your own clay cup; these will be exhibited at the Festival.Read More
Various Times Castle Outer Bailey

Kulhar Project

11:00:00
Wardington's Original Demonstration Stage - FRIDAY LINE UP
Chef Demonstrations Top line-up and FREE! In partnership with Wardington's Original Ludlow GinRead More
Wardington’s Original Stage - Outer Bailey

Wardington's Original Demonstration Stage - FRIDAY LINE UP

15:00:00
Henrietta Green
Henrietta Green - Award-winning food writer, broadcaster and food futurologistRead More
Slow Food Stage - Outer Bailey

Henrietta Green

13:30:00
Turan Turan
Chef / Owner, Cold Smoking Cookery School, Milton Keynes followed by Book SigningRead More
Castle Garden Stage - Castle Gardens

Turan Turan

14:00:00
Cyrus Todiwala OBE
Cyrus Todiwala OBE - Chef/Proprietor Cafe Spice Namaste, LondonRead More
Wardington’s Original Stage - Outer Bailey

Cyrus Todiwala OBE

13:30:00
Charlotte Pike
Charlotte Pike, Author, Teacher, Chef, DorsetRead More
Castle Garden Stage - Castle Gardens

Charlotte Pike

12:30:00
Lucy Hutchings
Lucy Hutchings - Garden Writer & Instagram Star, SuffolkRead More
Various Times Castle Garden Stage - Castle Gardens

Lucy Hutchings

12:30:00
Terry Walton
Veg Grower / Writer / Radio 2 Gardener, CardiffRead More
Castle Garden Stage - Castle Gardens

Terry Walton

11:00:00
Wardington's Original Demonstration Stage - SUNDAY LINE UP
Chef Demonstrations Top line-up and FREE! In partnership with Wardington's Original Ludlow GinRead More
Wardington’s Original Stage - Outer Bailey

Wardington's Original Demonstration Stage - SUNDAY LINE UP

11:30:00
John Brereton
John Brereton, Head Butcher, Ludlow Farmshop, LudlowRead More
Castle Garden Stage - Castle Gardens

John Brereton

10:00:00
Latte Art Throwdown
In association with Hundred House CoffeeRead More
Castle Garden Stage - Castle Gardens

Latte Art Throwdown

11:30:00
Mark Diacono
Mark Diacono - Writer, Cook, Gardener, DevonRead More
Castle Garden Stage - Castle Gardens

Mark Diacono

11:30:00
Brewery Tours - Ludlow Brewing Co
Brewery Tours at Ludlow Brewing Co Friday, Saturday & SundayRead More
Various Times Ludlow Brewery - Around Town

Brewery Tours - Ludlow Brewing Co

11:00:00
Joel Black - knife and forge demos
An exciting new addition for 2022Read More
Various Times Castle Inner Bailey

Joel Black - knife and forge demos

11:00:00
Kids Fun Activities
FREE Kids Fun at the FestivalRead More
Various Times Kids Zone - Inner Bailey

Kids Fun Activities

18:30:00
Tasting Menu: Docket No.33 at Dinham Weir House
Docket No.33 comes to Ludlow for an exclusive dining experienceRead More
Various Times Around town

Tasting Menu: Docket No.33 at Dinham Weir House

18:30:00
Slow Food Small Plates Evening Meal
Join us for a small plates meal on the Saturday of the Food Festival.Read More
Beacon Rooms - Castle Gardens

Slow Food Small Plates Evening Meal

13:30:00
Liz Knight
Forager / Author, Forage Fine Foods, HerefordshireRead More
Castle Garden Stage - Castle Gardens

Liz Knight

13:00:00
Laura Price
Laura Price - Podcaster, writer, authorRead More
Slow Food Stage - Outer Bailey

Laura Price

19:30:00
Fire & Feast Evening in Ludlow Castle
An evening of fire and feasting in the spectacular surrounds of Ludlow CastleRead More
Fire & Feast - Inner Bailey

Fire & Feast Evening in Ludlow Castle

13:00:00
Claire Thomson
Claire Thompson, is a chef and cookery writerRead More
Wardington’s Original Stage - Outer Bailey

Claire Thomson

14:30:00
Fiona Beckett
Guardian Drinks Columnist / Auther, BristolRead More
Castle Garden Stage - Castle Gardens

Fiona Beckett

11:00:00
Chris Simpson
Head Chef, Michelin Starred 'Pensons.' Hfds/Worcs borderRead More
Wardington’s Original Stage - Outer Bailey

Chris Simpson

14:30:00
Lizzy Hughes
Lizzy Hughes - 'Our Lizzys Cookery School', Malvern, WorcestershireRead More
Castle Garden Stage - Castle Gardens

Lizzy Hughes

12:00:00
Forging Taster Sessions with Joel Black
FREE Forging Taster Sessions with Joel BlackRead More
Various Times Castle Inner Bailey

Forging Taster Sessions with Joel Black

14:00:00
Nick Bennett
Nick Bennett - Head Chef Old Downton Lodge, ShropshireRead More
Wardington’s Original Stage - Outer Bailey

Nick Bennett

17:30:00
Eat The Book - Bill's Kitchen
Eat the Book - Ludlow Food Festival Dinner, 9th & 10th SeptemberRead More
Various Times Ludlow Assembly Rooms - Around Town

Eat The Book - Bill's Kitchen

11:30:00
Peter Cook
Peter Cook, Baker/Owner, Peter Cooks Bread, HerefordshireRead More
Castle Garden Stage - Castle Gardens

Peter Cook

15:00:00
Kathy Slack
Veg Grower / Writer, OxfordshireRead More
Wardington’s Original Stage - Outer Bailey

Kathy Slack

11:00:00
Slow Food Stage - SUNDAY LINE UP
Slow Food speakers will help bring the Slow Food ethos to lifeRead More
Slow Food Stage - Outer Bailey

Slow Food Stage - SUNDAY LINE UP

11:30:00
Castle Garden Stage - SATURDAY LINE UP
Talks & Demos - Getting closer to the subject and FREE! In association with Wots CookingRead More
Castle Garden Stage - Castle Gardens

Castle Garden Stage - SATURDAY LINE UP

11:30:00
Castle Gardens Stage - FRIDAY LINE UP
Talks & Demos - Getting closer to the subject and FREE! In association with Wots CookingRead More
Castle Garden Stage - Castle Gardens

Castle Gardens Stage - FRIDAY LINE UP

11:00:00
Reuben Crouch
Chef/Co Owner, CSONS Ludlow & ShrewsburyRead More
Wardington’s Original Stage - Outer Bailey

Reuben Crouch

11:00:00
Mark Harris
Head Chef/Manager: Pheasant Inn, Neenton, ShropshireRead More
Wardington’s Original Stage - Outer Bailey

Mark Harris

11:00:00
Kids Cookery sessions - FREE!
Outside the Box will be joining us across the weekend to help little ones create delicious dishesRead More
Various Times Kids Zone - Inner Bailey

Kids Cookery sessions - FREE!

11:00:00
Ralph's Cider Press
Come along and watch Ralph’s cider press demonstrations, which will take place throughout the day, in the outer bailey grounds of the castle…Read More
Various Times Castle Outer Bailey

Ralph's Cider Press

13:00:00
Slow Food Taste Workshops - SATURDAY LINE UP
Taste Workshops from Slow FoodRead More
Beacon Rooms - Castle Gardens

Slow Food Taste Workshops - SATURDAY LINE UP

11:00:00
Dominique Woolf
Dominique Woolf - Cook/Owner Woolf's Kitchen, Author, LondonRead More
Wardington’s Original Stage - Outer Bailey

Dominique Woolf

11:00:00
Wardington's Original Demonstration Stage - SATURDAY LINE UP
Chef Demonstrations Top line-up and FREE! In partnership with Wardington's Original Ludlow GinRead More
Wardington’s Original Stage - Outer Bailey

Wardington's Original Demonstration Stage - SATURDAY LINE UP

15:30:00
Angela Clutton
Angela Clutton - Food Writer, Historian, Cook, BristolRead More
Castle Garden Stage - Castle Gardens

Angela Clutton

11:00:00
Slow Food Stage - SATURDAY LINE UP
Slow Food speakers will help bring the Slow Food ethos to lifeRead More
Slow Food Stage - Outer Bailey

Slow Food Stage - SATURDAY LINE UP

12:00:00
Howard Middleton
'Delicious Gluten Free Baking' Book SigningRead More
Wardington’s Original Stage - Outer Bailey

Howard Middleton

13:00:00
Slow Food Taste Workshops - FRIDAY LINE UP
Taste Workshops from Slow FoodRead More
Beacon Rooms - Castle Gardens

Slow Food Taste Workshops - FRIDAY LINE UP

13:00:00
Wardington's Original Ludlow Gin, Spirits & Cocktail Tasting
Join the Wardington's Original Ludlow Gin team for a fun-packed session of gin and spirit tasting...Read More
Various Times Castle Inner Bailey

Wardington's Original Ludlow Gin, Spirits & Cocktail Tasting

12:00:00
Stuart Collins
Chef/Patron, Docket 33, Whitchurch, ShropshireRead More
Wardington’s Original Stage - Outer Bailey

Stuart Collins

13:00:00
Olivia Burt
Head Chef, Stanleys of Chelsea & Masterchef Professionals FinalistRead More
Wardington’s Original Stage - Outer Bailey

Olivia Burt

19:30:00
Dan Saladino - Ludlow Assembly Rooms
Dan Saladino: Eating to ExtinctionRead More
Ludlow Assembly Rooms - Around Town

Dan Saladino - Ludlow Assembly Rooms

14:00:00
Mike Keen
Mike Keen - Chef Adventurer, Writer & FermenterRead More
Various Times Wardington’s Original Stage - Outer Bailey

Mike Keen

What is there to do?

We are looking forward to welcoming you to Ludlow Food Festival and a fabulous 3 days in Ludlow Castle – as always, there will be FREE talks, demonstrations and tastings across Ludlow's main stages.

Each stage at the Festival hosts different Chef,  Producer and Speaker appearances every day. Join us at Ludlow Food Festival for 3 bumper days, full to the brim - celebrating some of the finest producers and chefs of the region - is there a better way to spend a weekend?

There will be our popular TRAILS, FEASTS, MASTERCLASSES, WORKSHOPS, FREE KIDS' ACTIVITIES and a brand new SLOW FOOD stage. 
See you there!

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EVENTS IN LUDLOW

A chef doing a demonstration

9th, 10th & 11th
September 2022

Inside Ludlow Castle with more than 180 local food and drink producers and suppliers: real food, ale, cider, perry, wine and more from the Marches, with samples and tastings.

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A singer at ludlow spring festival
meet the brewer - friday evening 13th May 2022

14th & 15th
May 2022

Held in Ludlow Castle, more than 200 real ales, 150 classic vehicles and live music all weekend. That’s not forgetting over 60 food and drink producers to discover!

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Happy walkers following the mangalonga walk

Sunday 14th
August 2022

A food and drink walk of approximately 8 miles adapted from our Italian twin town. A unique experience for food lovers and those wanting to explore the Ludlow landscape.

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