Get tickets now for The Stone Food and Drink Festival in Staffordshire, a vibrant celebration of culinary delights!
Held annually in the charming town of Stone, the Stone Food and Drink Festival is the perfect family summer day out. Since the first festival 2005, the festival has grown to become one of the most anticipated events in the region, drawing food enthusiasts from near and far!
Mark your calendars:
- Dates: 8th, 9th & 10th May 2026
- Ages: For all ages!
- Location: Westbridge Park, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 0EX
Festival highlights:
- A Culinary Extravaganza: One of the standout features of the Stone Food and Drink Festival is the Culinary Showcase stage. Here, top local chefs, along with stars from popular shows like The Great British Bake Off, conduct live cookery demonstrations. These sessions offer you a chance to learn new recipes, cooking techniques, and tips directly from the experts!
- The festival also includes a Gourmet Marquee, where visitors can explore and purchase high-quality products from hand-picked artisan producers. This area is a haven for food lovers, offering everything from savoury pies and pastries to sweet treats and preserves
- Family-Friendly Fun: The Stone Food and Drink Festival is designed to be a family-friendly event. There are numerous activities for children, including free cookery classes, kids' discos, and the ever-popular Panic Family Circus. The festival also features a Children's Farm stand, where little ones can learn about the farm-to-fork journey and meet friendly farm animals
- Interactive Entertainment: Enjoy the Competition Stage, where you can participate in various contests, such as baking competitions, eating challenges, and cocktail-making sessions!
- Live Music and More: Live music is a central part of the festival, with bands performing throughout the weekend to keep the atmosphere lively and entertaining. The event is also dog-friendly, welcoming well-behaved dogs on leads, although they are not allowed inside the Gourmet Shopping Village (for obvious reasons!)
Celebrity chefs announced for 2026 Food & Drink Festival
The team behind the Stone Food & Drink Festival have revealed the celebrity chefs set to appear at the 2026 event, taking place at Westbridge Park from Friday 8 to Sunday 10 May 2026.
Celebrating 21 years as one of Staffordshire’s best-loved foodie events, the 2026 festival promises a packed programme of food, drink and entertainment, with headline chef demonstrations, appearances from top local chefs across all three days, live music and family-friendly fun.
- Saturday 9 May will see the return of Nelly Ghaffar, back by popular demand after being a huge hit with festival-goers last year. Fresh from her return to the GBBO kitchen for The Great New Year’s Bake Off and with a new book under her belt, Nelly will take to the demonstration kitchen before heading to the VIP zone for Meet & Greets, and will also help judge the Saturday leg of the festival’s Great Stone Bake Off competition
- Also headlining Saturday is world-renowned chocolatier Paul A Young. A multiple award-winner and regular on shows includingSaturday Kitchen and This Morning, Paul is now proudly based in Stone, where he runs his Chocolate At Home school. Expect expert insight, irresistible chocolate inspiration and plenty of crowd appeal
- Adding even more energy to Saturday’s programme, popular local personality Shane Nolan will roll up his sleeves to test his culinary skills in the demo kitchen, and also lead fun-packed family entertainment on the live music stage
- On Sunday 10 May, the festival welcomes one of the UK’s best-known cake experts, Juliet Sear to headline the demonstration stage. A regular presenter on ITV’s This Morning, Juliet is celebrated for making show-stopping bakes accessible to home cooks, and has created edible masterpieces for everyone from Sir Ian McKellen to Prince Harry.
So, whether you're a foodie looking to explore new flavours, a family seeking a fun day out, or someone who enjoys live music and vibrant atmospheres, the festival offers something for everyone. Mark your calendar for this delightful event and experience the best of Staffordshire's gastronomic offerings!