Hertford Town Council is hosting its annual Food and Drink Festival throughout the county town on the weekend on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th August 2021.
The event kicks off on Saturday 14th in the Town Centre with a farmers’ market, some delicious food stalls and lots of promotions and free samples from many of the town centre businesses. On the Sunday there is the Hertford Castle Beer and World Food Festival from 12pm – 6pm, with over 15 stalls selling food, drink and treats from around the world.
On Saturday, venues around the town will be running in-house events and many of the bars, restaurants and cafes in the town centre will be celebrating the food festivities (see list below for full details of what is on offer).
On Sunday, visitors can attend the Hertford Castle Beer & World Food Festival with free entry from 12noon – 6pm. With a beer tent offering a selection of golden ales, bitters, porters, pale ales and local ciders, alongside a fully stocked bar with plenty of Prosecco, cocktails, gins and wine, this event is not to be missed. With over fifteen world food stalls exhibiting, there is something for everyone. Get your taste buds singing with delicious catering offerings including Caribbean, BBQ, Spanish and Thai cuisines. There will also be live music throughout the afternoon for guests to enjoy.
This event is free of charge, but donations are welcome, for the Mayor of Hertford’s Appeal Fund, this year raising money for Isabel Hospice and the Samaritans.
In addition to those detailed below, there are many more activities and events planned throughout the festival weekend which are covered in the Food and Drink Festival programme which is available to pick up from Hertford Town and Tourist Information Centre or available to download from www.hertford.gov.uk/events
Hertford Town Council’s Development and Leisure Committee Chairman, Cllr Jane Sartin, said: "Hertford is always a great place to eat and drink, with a wealth of restaurants, cafes and pubs. The Food and Drink Festival will put the spotlight on these businesses, with tastings, special offers and activities, as well as offering opportunities to try new food and drinks at the Beer and World Food Festival at Hertford Castle on Sunday 15th August.”
Town Centre special offers and activities
Saturday
Food and drink stalls - Parliament square - including La Paella Paella, Heavenly Crepes, Smoke’n’Greek, Tipple & Lou as well as New River Brewery will be offering mouth-watering food and drinks.
Charter and farmers market in Maidenhead Street, Salisbury Square Market Place and Bircherley Green offering fruit, veg, local honey, flowers and many more!
Cavavin - Maidenhead Street – 12noon-3pm, summer wines complimentary tastings, ‘The Taste of Summer’ *while stock lasts Saturday only.
The Old Barge – The Folly Island– 10.00am-12.00pm a special al fresco brunch no bookings required.
Old Cross Tavern - Old Cross Tavern “Pubs the Way They Used to Be” – Award winning Town Centre Real Ale Free House serving a diverse range of beer styles in cask, keg and bottles from brewers far and wide. Samples available to help you decide which one. Bar Snacks: Pork Pies, Scotch Eggs and Pork Scratchings from local Hertford Butchers.
Hertford Club – Bulls Plain – from 12pm come for a Beer Festival and enjoy sizzling BBQ, open to the public.
LOMO – St Andrews Street – Free cocktail or any drink from the menu with any main meal purchased.
Galos – Old Cross – join us for free sample tasting of new mouth-watering items on our menu. From 12noon to 3pm. Also offering lots of specials all weekend.
Giambrones Italian Deli – Fore Street – opportunity to win a fantastic food hamper filled with Italian food worth £50, raffle ticket is £3. All proceeds will go to support Great Ormond street hospital.
Blackbirds – Parliament Square – from 11am – 4pm - try out a fantastic Lunch Deal for just £7.99.
Mudlarks – Railway Street – Special F&D festival Menu of the Day.
Il Vino Café – Fore Street- free Cannoli with any order.
Oishii – The Wash – 12 – 3pm join in for special Bento Lunch from £8.95.
Elle’s Kitchen – Castle Street – 11.30-3pm come for a special Lunch Deal from £6.50.
Turkish Kitchen- Maidenhead Street – Free Cold Meze all day with any main course ordered. Vegan and vegetarian options available. *Show the program to redeem the offer.
Hertford Library – The Dolphin Yard– Come and get inspired with all the recipe books on display including cakes, salads, vegan and healthy ideas.
Leaf - Old Cross - Owner of Leaf Cafe is Carol Deacon, a well-respected cake book author. Come and try some of Carol’s baking. Free samples of banana bread, brownies and her famous sponge. Three of her books will also be available to buy at a special discount price.
Natural Health - Old Cross – Come to taste some healthy food and get and advice about health and nutrition.
Costa – Maidenhead Street – 25% off the bill when you get a Meal deal.
Hertford Cake Co - St Andrew Street - 15% off cupcakes, also any drink FREE when you spend over £15.00 *show the program at the till to redeem.
White Lion – Bengeo - 10% off the food through the day. *Show the program to redeem the offer.
The Hummingbird – Fore Street – Celebrate that something special or that’s it’s simply the weekend with our gastropub of the year winner The Hummingbird. Afternoon brunch turning into lunch with 3 delightful courses accompanied by Prosecco for just £29.
The Crafty Duck – Parliament Square – Free drink tasters and 25% off your first drink *Show the program to redeem the offer.
Sunday
FOOD glorious FOOD walk – Salisbury Square – Explore the history of food and drink from the Middle Ages on this guided walk. Find out how ice cream was made before fridges, why tea became our favourite drink, what Elizabeth I ate when she stayed in Hertford, the town’s importance to the brewing industry and the first doughnuts. The walk will start at Salisbury Square at 2 pm. £7 per person. Tickets required. Tickets and more information available from: Hertford Town & Tourist Information Centre
The Old Barge – The Folly Island– 10.00am-12.00pm a special al fresco brunch no bookings required.
Old Cross Tavern - Old Cross Tavern “Pubs the Way They Used to Be” – Award winning Town Centre Real Ale Free House serving a diverse range of beer styles in cask, keg and bottles from brewers far and wide. Samples available to help you decide which one. Bar Snacks: Pork Pies, Scotch Eggs and Pork Scratchings from local Hertford Butchers.
Hertford Club – Bulls Plain – from 12pm come for a Beer Festival and enjoy sizzling BBQ, open to the public.
LOMO – St Andrews Street – Free cocktail or any drink from the menu with any main meal purchased.
Galos – Old Cross – join us for free sample tasting of new mouth-watering items on our menu. From 12noon to 3pm. Also offering fantastic specials all weekend.
Giambrones Italian Deli – Fore Street – opportunity to win a fantastic food hamper filled with Italian food worth £50, raffle ticket is £3. All proceeds will go to support Great Ormond street hospital.
Blackbirds – Parliament Square – from 11am – 4pm - try out fantastic Lunch Deal for just £7.99.
Il Vino Café – Fore Street- free Cannoli with any order.
Oishii – The Wash – 12 – 3pm join in for special Bento Lunch from £8.95.
Elle’s Kitchen – Castle Street – 11.30-3pm come for a special Lunch Deal from £6.50.
Turkish Kitchen- Maidenhead Street – Free Cold Meze all day with any main course ordered. Vegan and vegetarian options available. *Show the program to redeem the offer.
Leaf - Old Cross - Owner of Leaf Cafe is Carol Deacon, a well-respected cake book author. Come and try some of Carol’s baking. Free samples of banana bread, brownies and her famous sponge. Three of her books will also be available to buy at a special discount price.
Costa – Maidenhead Street – 25% off the bill when you get a Meal deal.
Hertford Cake Co - St Andrew Street - 15% off cupcakes, also any drink FREE when you spend over £15.00 *show the program at the till to redeem.
White Lion – Bengeo - 10% off the food through the day. *Show the program to redeem the offer.
The Hummingbird – Fore Street – Celebrate that something special or that’s it’s simply the weekend with our gastropub of the year winner The Hummingbird. Afternoon brunch turning into lunch with 3 delightful courses accompanied by Prosecco for just £29.
The Crafty Duck – Parliament Square – Free drink tasters and 25% off your first drink *Show the program to redeem the offer.