The BitterSweet Chocolate Co make scrumptious chocolate treats deliciously drenched in flavour from their small workshop based in the village of Breedon on the Hill in Leicestershire. They also have a chocolate shop inside the local village inn, The Three Horseshoes. They will be bringing a range of chocolate products on both days of the Festival.
The Ashby Food Gusto Festival takes place on Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th of May, Gates open 10:30am-5:00pm at the Bath Grounds in Ashby. For more information call us on 01530 411337 or email info@foodgusto.com.
Have you ever had a great plate of food, but have nothing to water it down with? Don’t fear, Farmer Fear’s Cider is the perfect drink to quench your thirst. Their British Artisan Cider is made on the Fear family farm, by pressing, juicing, fermenting and blending the finest British cider apples available to create a genuine ‘Taste of The Country’ in a glass.
The Ashby Food Gusto Festival takes place on Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th of May, Gates open 10:30am-5:00pm at the Bath Grounds in Ashby. For more information call us on 01530 411337 or email info@foodgusto.com.
From sweet crêpes filled with vanilla ice-cream with a sprinkle of chocolate flakes to the children’s favourite of marshmallows and Nutella, as well as popular savoury crêpes, known as Galettes in France, with Mozzarella, pesto & tomatoes, cooked ham & cheddar cheese or feta cheese & olives, I love Crepes has everything you need for a great desert or snack. Their beautiful mobile crêpe station has something for everyone to enjoy.
The Ashby Food Gusto Festival takes place on Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th of May, Gates open 10:30am-5:00pm at the Bath Grounds in Ashby. For more information call us on 01530 411337 or email info@foodgusto.com.
Why not visit AFIA’s Samosa stall at the Ashby Food Gusto Festival this bank holiday weekend. AFIA’s produce luxury Indian pastries that are traditionally made using locally sourced natural ingredients. They Specialise in wheat & gluten free samosas made from authentic family recipes, along with pakoras, achaar (Indian Pickle) and chutney. If you like Samosas then make sure you are first in line on Saturday 27th. For more information on AFIA’s Samosa shop check out their facebook page here.
The Ashby Food Gusto Festival takes place on Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th of May, Gates open 10:30am-5:00pm at the Bath Grounds in Ashby. For more information call us on 01530 411337 or email info@foodgusto.com.
If you like champagne, then we have you covered. Champagne Occasions will be joining us with a wonderful selections of champagnes from Borel Lucas, who have vineyards in Etoges, Cramant village in the Côte des Blancs Grand Cru in the north of France. They use traditional techniques to make a wide variety of different champagnes that excite your taste buds, so make sure you get down early in the day on the August Bank Holiday to try it for yourself.
The Ashby Food Gusto Festival takes place on Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th of May, Gates open 10:30am-5:00pm at the Bath Grounds in Ashby. For more information call us on 01530 411337 or email info@foodgusto.com.
If you like delicatessen, you should come and meet one of the region’s leading Deli’s and Patisserie producers. North’s Deli have a long tradition of sourcing and supplying some of the finest deli produce, as well as producing high quality pastries and cakes. They have a wide range of tasty treats that make for a great dessert after a good meal. Make sure you give them a visit at this years Ashby Food Gusto Festival on the Bank Holiday weekend at their stall.
The Ashby Food Gusto Festival takes place on Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th of May, Gates open 10:30am-5:00pm at the Bath Grounds in Ashby. For more information call us on 01530 411337 or email info@foodgusto.com.
Buzzard Valley Vineyard will be joining us at the Ashby Food Gusto Festival bringing their delicious fruit wines as well as other delights, all grown and pressed at their vineyard in Staffordshire. Using time-honoured traditional methods, they build flavour and texture throughout the harvest, giving their wines wonderful flavour. They are only visiting us on Saturday so make sure you don’t miss out on wonderful wine.
The Ashby Food Gusto Festival takes place on Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th of May, Gates open 10:30am-5:00pm at the Bath Grounds in Ashby. For more information call us on 01530 411337 or email info@foodgusto.com.
Join us on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th of May for for the Ashby Food Gusto Festival set in the Bath Grounds in the centre of the town. We are hoping for some sunshine to add to the fantastic food, drink & music. With carefully selected artisans producers to sample from and hot delicious food all day it will be worth visiting. Combined this with the Rotary Gusto Teddy Bears Picnic, music and dancing you will find something for all the family. (Site Address LE652GP)
Below are a few of the pictures from last years event – more to follow!
Save the date for an amazing Bank Holiday weekend at the Ashby de la Zouch Food Gusto Festival Sat 27th & Sun 28th May. The popular Ashby de la Zouch Food Gusto Festival is back for another weekend-long celebration of the region’s finest food and drink.
Wes Ewing from Food Gusto says ‘The festival returns to the Bath Grounds Ashby de la Zouch (LE65 1GP) bringing a wide range of high quality, unique gourmet food and drink to the area’.
This year’s festival is set to be the biggest and best yet, with exhibiting businesses again being hand picked for variety, provenance and passion to ensure visitors get a taste of something different from the region’s finest producers.
The tantalising array of food and drink will be complemented by a packed programme of entertainment, bringing together all the ingredients for a perfect day out for foodies and families alike.
In addition to the sight, smell and taste of amazing food from dozens of artisan producers, Ashby de la Zouch Food Gusto Festival will include a full line-up of live music from local artists, plus fairground rides for the children and Rotary’s Gusto Bears Picnic. The Rotary’s Gusto Bears Picnic completes the day out for families as children can enjoy the Punch and Judy Shows, Magicians and take part in the competitions while their parents can relax with some great food and drink. Food Gusto event director Wes Ewing said: “The Food Gusto Festivals have really taken off and we’ve worked hard to create an unforgettable experience for the festival goer. Our festivals are about relaxing and having a good time as a family, while sampling some amazing food and drink. The event is improving all the time as we establish it as one of the region’s best food festivals. “Each pitch is carefully considered so that visitors experience a variety of culinary delights, such as artisan bread, farmhouse cheese, pickles, cured meats, locally produced wine and beers, Prossecco, handmade confectionery, unique cakes, delicious pies and much more.”
Thousands of people visited last year’s event which boasted high quality and varied stalls, including hog roasts, bison burgers, wood fired pizza, Indian, Caribbean and Spanish dishes, oak-smoked cheeses and handmade fudge. These could be washed down with real ale, cocktails, organic wines, milk shakes and barista coffees.
Entrance is £2 per adult and under 12’s free. For more information call 01530 411337.
Join us at the Fabulous Food Gusto Christmas Fair this weekend
Lower Market Street, Ashby de la Zouch LE65 1AF – 10:30am – 4pm.
THE EVENT IS NOW TWO DAYS – SATURDAY 3RD & SUNDAY 4TH
What’s On?
There is a wide range of entertainment this weekend along with Food and Drink producers from across the region to satisfy your hunger and thirst on both days. Saturday has our community entertainment program and on Sunday Joel Wildgoose and friends provide the music.
Come for Brunch
You can expect a wide range of delicious hot food to choose from this weekend including homemade wood fired pizza, organic bison and venison burgers, succulent hog roast, traditional Greek gyros, vegetarian cuisine and much more. We also have alcoholic and non alcoholic drink producers to quench your thirst. Whether you are looking to relax with a glass of bubbly or warm your taste buds with a gusto barista coffee, we have you covered.
Artisan Producers
This weekend we are displaying some of the regions best food and drink producers along with artisans. You can enjoy mouthwatering brownies, handcrafted chocolates, unique handcrafted children’s playhouses. Along with tasters from most of our producers before you buy. Whether you are looking to munch on spicy samosas or stock up with wonderful handmade cheese for your Christmas cheese boards.
Entertainment
Not only do we have great food, drink and artisan gifts, but we also have a wide range of live entertainment. On the Saturday, we’ve got a welcome from the Mayor, followed by a jam packed entertainment program featuring choirs, dancing routines, stories and more, with a Snowflake Finale at 3.55pm. On Sunday the fun continues with Joel Wildgoose and Friends who will be sure to get you into the Christmas Spirit. Find more here.
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