The Great British Food Festival - Burton Constable

The Great British Food Festival 2024

Available to 14 May 2023

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The Great British Food Festival Burton Constable is arriving in Hull this May for a delightful family festival full of food and fun

On the 13th and 14th of May 2023, Burton Constable will be host to the Great British Food Festival!

Feast your eyes on a family day out that has something for everyone, from food, to live music, kids activities and even something for the dogs! There really are so many things to do in Hull for this year's big food festival. 

Here's a sneak peak of some of the foodie fun going on at Burton Constable this year:

  • Artisan Market: From chocolate to chutney and cheese to chili sauce, there's a huge selection of tasty treats that's bound to prove a terrific time for your tastebuds. Shop in the cooling breeze of open air as you hop from stall to stall, exploring a never-ending line of fab foods of all kinds! 

  • Street food: A massive mix of vendors will be setting up shop at the Great British Food Festival. Whether its tacos, pastas, burgers, hot dogs or curries that you're looking for, you won't be disappointed tasting the festival's super street food. There are local dishes to treats from abroad, including gluten-free, nut-free, vegetarian and vegan options for all. Every trader is rated a 5-Star hygiene rating!
     
  • Men v Food: Fierce foodie competitions that decide who can munch the most will be taking place throughout the day. Whether you're taking part or just watching, these scrumptious showdowns prove to be wildly entertaining! Here's the schedule: 
    - 11:30am: Men v Treat: Teams of two take on the yummy dessert-based challenge
    - 12:00pm: Men v Cheese: Become the cheddar champion of the Great British Cheese-Off
    - 12:30pm: Men v Meat: Competitors eat as much sausage as they can in 6 minutes and 6 seconds
    - 2:30pm: Men v Heat: Work your way from jalapeños to the world's hottest chillis. Hot, hot, hot!
    - 3:30pm: Men v Gin: Who can conquer the most gins? Only one can win!

  • Cake-Off: Over 800 cakes will be judged and tasted in a colossal cake-baking competition. Once the judging is over, the entries are open to be sampled by the attendees. What a tasty day! Judging begins at 1:30pm. 

  • Chef Demos: Chefs from all over will be giving cooking demonstrations on their favourite meals so you can learn the ways of becoming a master chef too! A full chef line-up will be revealed closer to the day of the festival, so keep your eyes peeled! 

  • BBQ Stage: Join BBQ Ben for a master-class in the art of the grill! Head to the BBQ stage over the course of the weekend so you can learn to be a barbie king or queen too! Here's the schedule: 
    - 10:30am: Australian BBQ 
    - 11:30am: Fish is the Dish BBQ
    - 1:00pm: The Big BBQ Battle
    - 2:00pm: Korean Gogi-Gui BBQ
    - 3:00pm: BBQ after-party

  • Bars: Where there's great food, there also has to be great drinks and the Great British Food Festival has you covered! Find a selection of beers, lagers, ciders, ales, wines, whiskeys cocktails, gins and more at one of the site's many bars. There's also a non-alcoholic selection too. 

  • Kids Cookery: Little ones are in for a treat when they learn how to cook some new recipes at the kids cookery. For 30-40 minutes, your kids can cook up some Rocky Road Truffles or Peppermint & Orange Pebbles which they can take home and eat!

But that's not all! Here's some other things to do at Great British Food Festival in Humberside this year: 

  • Live Music: From 10am to 5pm, a wide range of musicians will be taking to the stage to provide the sounds to your food-tastic day. Sit back and enjoy a tasty meal and a drink while taking in the amazing music that surrounds the site. Full list of performers to be confirmed soon! 

  • Kids Activities: There's so many things to do for kids on their day out at the Great British Food Festival. Join the Party Workshops Family Circus where you can try juggling, plate-spinning, unicycling, acrobatics and more. Kids can also embark on a treasure hunt throughout the event, so keep your eyes peeled and unscramble the code to win some treasure! Make the most of your kids' visit with a bouncy castle, fairground rides and trampolines to keep kids entertained while you relax with a snack or drink. 

  • Mini Zoo: Bryan Paterson's Wildlife Displays will be heading to the Great British Food Festival, bringing his animals with him and giving youngsters the opportunity to interact with the many amazing animals. His animals include meerkats, hedgehogs, micro-pigs, pygmy goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, snakes, spiders, insects and a range of birds of prey. 

  • Foraging Walks: Embark on a guided walk from the site and go on a forage for a variety of plants that are edible, medicinal or which can even be used for cosmetic purposes. The path is an easy stroll and is pushchair and wheelchair friendly. The walks last around 45 minutes to an hour and start at 10:00am, 11:15am, 12:30pm, 2:00pm and 3:15pm each day. 

  • Crafts & Gifts: The Creative Crafts Association will be trading their many arts and crafts at the Great British Food Festival. Get your hands on a wide range of textiles, ceramics, handmade cards, soft toys, collectables, handmade candles, bath bombs and soaps, photographic art, confectionery, hand painted glass, jewellery, ladies clothes, paintings, wood crafts, fashion accessories and lots, lots more!

  • Dog-friendly: Dogs will love exploring the Great British Food Festival. No need to leave your dog back home, bring them along on a short lead and keep an eye out for the dog-friendly food stalls so your pups can enjoy some treaties too! 

There's so much to get up to at the Great British Food Festival in Burton Constable! So head on down to the East Riding of Yorkshire for a weekend of guaranteed smiles on faces and full bellies for the whole family. 

The Great British Food Festival takes place in Burton Constable, Kingston-Upon-Hull from Saturday the 13th of May to Sunday the 14th of May 2023.

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How to find us

By car

The route to Burton Constable is clearly marked by Historic House signs. From Beverley (15 miles) take A1035 Bridlington Road, turn right at White Cross roundabout then follow A165 towards Hull (10 miles). From Hull (10 miles) follow A1033 towards Hedon, turn left at Saltend roundabout and then follow signs to Preston and Sproatley.

By train

The nearest train station is Hull Paragon Interchange. From here, Burton Constable is approximately a 10 mile/25 minute taxi journey. 

By bus

The nearest bus stop is located on Balk Lane, Sproatley. East Yorkshire Motor Service 277 departs regularly from Stand 34 in Hull Paragon Interchange. From the bus, Burton Constable is approximately a two-mile walk. The best route is via the Burton Constable Holiday Park, which is clearly signposted from the village. Walk through the holiday park and cross the lakes via Capability Brown's Bridge.

  • Free parking
  • Wheelchair and pushchair access
  • Accessible and disabled-friendly toilets

The Great British Food Festival is dog-friendly.

Please note that all dogs must remain on a lead at all times and that owners must clean up after their dogs.

For hygiene reasons and the enjoyment of all visitors, dogs are not permitted into the food marquees/demonstration tents and/or most of the Estate buildings, so please bear this in mind when deciding whether or not to bring your furry friend with you.

Please note the visitor requiring a carer to attend with them, MUST be able to bring with them and show to the entrance team one form of valid, in date documentation, from their accepted list below, in order for the carer to be admitted for free on the day:

  • Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
  • Attendance Allowance (AA)
  • Blind Persons Registration
  • Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
  • Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP)
  • CredAbility's Access Card with +1 symbol
  • CEA Card

Unfortunately blue/orange badges, HANDS cards and carers passport are not valid ID for carers. 

It is politely requested that you do not bring your own food and drink, so please leave your picnics back at home.

Due to licensing laws, it is strictly prohibited for you to bring your own alcohol. Doing so may result in being escorted from the venue and no refund will be given

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