Going to Foodies Festival in Glasgow?

What to expect at the Glasgow Foodies Festival

Foodies Festival returns to Glasgow and here is what to expect.

We’ve been to both the Edinburgh and Glasgow shows over the years.  When its wet, it gets very muddy – so dig out those wellies.  The food is expensive takeaway food and the drink expensive as well.   There used to be many more independent producers, not as many now.  The best bit for us was the drinks Theatre where you could learn and taste Wine, and get a seat!

If you like Scouting For Girls its probably worth the ticket price.

Friday 8th August

Daily features:
Live Music – all day
La Española Chefs Theatre – 12-6pm (Fri 2.30-7.30pm)
Drinks Theatre – 12.30-6.30pm (Fri 3-8pm)
Cake & Bake Theatre – 11.30am – 5.30pm (Fri 2-6pm)
Kids Cookery Theatre – 12-4pm Sat & Sun
Nigel Brown Cook School (£25 supp) – 12-4pm (Fri 2-5pm)
Silent Disco (£8 supp) – 5-7pm (Fri 4-7pm)
BBQ Stage – 12-6pm (Fri 2.30-7.30pm)

Headliners – Symphonic Ibiza

La Española Chefs Theatre
Host: Jak O’Donnell, Great British Menu

2.30pm – Al Roberto, Simmer Kitchen
3.30pm – Sophie Taylor, Port of Leith Distillery
4.30pm – AJ Park, Dine4guest
5.30pm – David Cleary. Five March
6.30pm – Hot Chilli Challenge

Nigel Brown International Cook School
Host: Nigel Brown

2.00pm – Lobster, Basil & Lemon Risotto
3.00pm – Thai Red Curry with Chicken
4.00pm – Moroccan Harissa Spiced Lamb with Golden Saffron Cuscus
5.00pm – Thai Red Curry with Chicken

£25 supplement, purchase classes alongside festival ticket. Vegetarian alternatives available.

BBQ Stage with Lumberjaxe
2.15pm – Hot Buffalo Chicken Tacos with Pico De Gallo
3.15pm – Planked Moonshine Chalk Stream Trout with Mango Salsa
4.15pm – Smokehouse Tomahawk Steak with Cowboy Butter and Potatoes
5.15pm – Backyard Hunter’s Chicken Nachos

Drinks Theatre
3.00pm – CVNE – Ambassadors of Spanish Wine in Rioja with Diana Thompson
4.00pm – Joseph Mellot – Five Centuries of Loire Family Winemaking with Diana Thompson
5.00pm – Laithwaites – 30 minute Wine School & Tasting with Diana Thompson
6.00pm – Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing Brewery
7.00pm – Great Wines from Lidl with Diana Thompson, Wine Events Scotland

Cake & Bake Theatre
Host: Coinneach Macleod, The Hebridean Baker

2.00pm – Coinneach Macleod, The Hebridean Baker
3.00pm – Sweet Treats with Thermomix
4.00pm – Celebration Cupcakes
5.00pm – The End of the Show Show

MAH Music Stage
3.00pm – The Background Sounds
4.30pm – Copper Lungs
6.00pm – DJ Nicola Walker
7.30pm – Symphonic Ibiza

Saturday 9th August

Headliners – The Wanted 2.0

La Española Chefs Theatre
Host: Jak O’Donnell, Great British Menu

12.00pm – Rohan Wadke, MasterChef: The Professionals
1.00pm – Gary Townsend, Elements
2.00pm – Jimmy Lee, Lychee Oriental
3.00pm – Sandy Browning, Ka Pao
4.00pm – Jak O’Donnell, Great British Menu
5.00pm – Hot Chilli Challenge

Nigel Brown International Cook School
Host: Nigel Brown

12.00pm – Lobster, Basil & Lemon Risotto
1.00pm – Thai Red Curry with Chicken
2.00pm – Moroccan Harissa Spiced Lamb with Golden Saffron Cuscus
3.00pm – Thai Red Curry with Chicken
4.00pm – Lobster, Basil & Lemon Risotto

£25 supplement, purchase classes alongside festival ticket. Vegetarian alternatives available.

BBQ Stage with Lumberjaxe
12.15pm – Fire Cooked Louisiana Cajun Chicken Pasta
1.15pm – Hot Buffalo Chicken Tacos with Pico De Gallo
2.15pm – Planked Moonshine Chalk Stream Trout with Mango Salsa
3.15pm – Smokehouse Tomahawk Steak with Cowboy Butter and Potatoes
4.15pm – Backyard Hunter’s Chicken Nachos

Drinks Theatre
12.30pm – M Chapoutier – Pioneers from the Rhône with Diana Thompson
1.30pm – Languedoc With Calmel & Joseph with Rose Murray Brown MW
2.30pm – Laithwaites – 30 minute Wine School & Tasting with Diana Thompson
3.30pm – Centre-Loire Valley Wines with Rose Murray Brown MW
4.30pm – Rueda: Vibrant White Wines From Spain with Rose Murray Brown MW
5.30pm – Doña Paula – A Matter of Altitude in Argentina with Diana Thompson
6.30pm – Great Wines from Lidl with Diana Thompson, Wine Events Scotland
7.30pm – Craobh Gin, Crafted with Passion

Cake & Bake Theatre
Host: Coinneach Macleod, The Hebridean Baker

11.30am – Nigel Brown, Nigel Brown Cook School
12.30pm – Sweet Treats with Thermomix
1.30pm – Andrew Bain, Inclusion in the Kitchen
2.30pm – Coinneach Macleod, The Hebridean Baker
3.30pm – Emma Euston, Wee Cakes ‘N’ Bakes
4.30pm – The End of the Show Show

MAH Music Stage
12.00pm – KC Community Choir
1.00pm – Pilgrims Society
2.00pm – The Too Late
3.00pm – Bev Lyons
3.30pm – Callum Stewart & band
4.30pm – White Collar Rebels
6.00pm – The Ultimate Rock Show
7.30pm – The Wanted 2.0

Prept Kids Cook School
Host: Chloe McCoy

Sessions start on the hour 12pm – 4pm, free but on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets released throughout the day.

Sunday 10th August

Headliners – Scouting For Girls

La Española Chefs Theatre
Host: Jak O’Donnell, Great British Menu

12.00pm – Scott Murray, The Gannet
1.00pm – Barry Bryson, Barry Fish
2.00pm – Paul Leonard, Michelin-starred The Forest Side
3.00pm – Dean Parker, Celentano’s
4.00pm – Ajay Kumar, Great British Menu
5.00pm – Hot Chilli Challenge

Nigel Brown International Cook School
Host: Nigel Brown

12.00pm – Lobster, Basil & Lemon Risotto
1.00pm – Thai Red Curry with Chicken
2.00pm – Moroccan Harissa Spiced Lamb with Golden Saffron Cuscus
3.00pm – Thai Red Curry with Chicken
4.00pm – Lobster, Basil & Lemon Risotto

£25 supplement, purchase classes alongside festival ticket. Vegetarian alternatives available.

BBQ Stage with Lumberjaxe
12.15pm – Fire Cooked Louisiana Cajun Chicken Pasta
1.15pm – Hot Buffalo Chicken Tacos with Pico De Gallo
2.15pm – Planked Moonshine Chalk Stream Trout with Mango Salsa
3.15pm – Smokehouse Tomahawk Steak with Cowboy Butter and Potatoes
4.15pm – Backyard Hunter’s Chicken Nachos

Drinks Theatre
12.30pm – Esporão – Leading the Future of Organic Winemaking in Portugal with Diana Thompson
1.30pm – Villa Maria Presents New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc With Rose Murray Brown MW
2.30pm – Laithwaites – 30 minute Wine School & Tasting with Diana Thompson
3.30pm – Rueda: Vibrant White Wines From Spain with Rose Murray Brown MW
4.30pm – South America: Either Side of the Andes with Rose Murray Brown MW
5.30pm – Great Wines from Lidl with Diana Thompson, Wine Events Scotland

Cake & Bake Theatre
Host: Coinneach Macleod, The Hebridean Baker

11.30am – Nigel Brown, Nigel Brown Cook School
12.30pm – Sweet Treats with Thermomix
1.30pm – Rhiain Gordon, The Baby Faced Baker
2.30pm – Coinneach Macleod, The Hebridean Baker
3.30pm – The End of the Show Show

MAH Music Stage
11.45am – KC Community Choir
12.30pm – Pilgrims Society
1.15pm – And the Bandages
2.00pm – Ben Walker & band
3.00pm – Paul Thorpe as Elvis
4.30pm – Tom As Usual
6.00pm – Scouting For Girls

Prept Kids Cook School
Host: Chloe McCoy

Sessions start on the hour 12pm – 4pm, free but on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets released throughout the day.

Where to buy a ticket

Click here to buy a ticket direct through Foodies Festival.

FAQ

What do you get for the entry ticket?

The ticket price covers entry to the festival grounds and access to certain features and attractions.

What do you get for a VIP ticket?

VIP tickets include a glass of fizz on arrival, priority registration for theatre and masterclass tickets, goody bag and access to the VIP lounge.

The best bit was the fizz.  Not enough seats especially undercover – its Glasgow!.  The goody bag was poor

Where is the Foodie festival in Glasgow?

Rouken Glen Park, Glasgow G46 7UG.

Is the food free at Foodies Festival?

No, the food at Foodies Festival is not free. Entry to the festival is ticketed, and the cost of food and drinks is separate.

There are samples available at some stalls.