Summer Served Properly — With Good Food, Good Music, Good Mood.

The Great British Food Festival 2025.

There’s something about a British food festival that just feels right. Sunshine (hopefully), the smell of something sizzling, live acoustic music drifting over the crowd — and a plate of something new in hand. The Great British Food Festival 2025 brings all that and more, touring the country’s most scenic estates with a line-up of artisan producers, pop-up kitchens, and street food talent from every corner of the UK.

Whether you’re a mobile caterer, a pub chef, or someone who just loves food with a side of fresh air, it’s the kind of day out that blends work, pleasure, and inspiration in the best possible way.

Dates & Destinations

The festival kicks off in spring and runs throughout the summer. Key 2025 stops include:

• May 3–5: Harewood House, Leeds
• June 14–15: Knebworth House, Hertfordshire
• July 26–27: Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire
• August 9–11: Trentham Gardens, Staffordshire
• August 23–25: Arley Hall, Cheshire

You can view the full event calendar at greatbritishfoodfestival.com.

Why It Matters for Caterers

From Yorkshire pudding wraps to loaded soft serve cones, the festival is packed with crowd-pleasing dishes and new twists on British favourites. It’s also a chance to see what kit other traders are relying on — from compact prep stations to high-volume fryers and speed ovens.

Whether you’re running a pub kitchen, café, or mobile setup, there’s a lot to take away. The best ideas often come from watching what works under pressure, and the Great British Food Festival gives you a front-row seat.

Even if you’re not planning to trade, it’s well worth the trip. Treat it as a busman’s holiday — a relaxed way to stay sharp, soak up ideas, and spot emerging trends without the stress of running a stand. Walk the site, watch the service flow, and see which dishes draw the longest queues.

Better still, bring the family. There’s plenty for everyone — live music, demos, kids’ activities, and of course, something great to eat. You’ll come back refreshed, inspired — and maybe with a new bit of kit on your wishlist.

What’s Hot in 2025

• Soft serve & frozen desserts — think affogatos, cones, and sundaes
• Sliders, bao buns & smash burgers — high volume, fast to serve
• Fire-grilled everything — from brisket to charred cauliflower
• Plant-based BBQ & loaded fries — still booming, still profitable

Still Time to Trade?

Yes — trading applications remain open for many of the 2025 dates. Hot food, drinks, dessert stalls, and artisan producers can still apply directly via the official site. Pitch fees vary depending on size and location, but footfall is strong and organisers are easy to work with.

Visit the trader section at greatbritishfoodfestival.com/traders for details.

Just visiting? Take the chance to see things from the other side of the pass. Wander the stalls, enjoy the demos, catch some live music — and let someone else do the cooking for once.

Ready for Festival Season?

We stock a wide range of mobile catering equipment designed for speed, space, and service under pressure. From portable griddles and countertop fryers to soft serve machines, we’ll help you build a setup that’s festival-ready from day one.

Call 01379 641223 to chat through equipment options or get advice on capacity and layout for your event kit.