The fourth Southsea Food Festival will return to the area this summer and promises to satisfy the heartiest of appetites! Held in Palmerston Road precinct on 19/20th June visitors will be able to sample some of the finest and freshest produce available from the continent and local traders and farmers. The free event forms a focal part of the month long Portsmouth Festival of Food, and this year promises to be even bigger and better than before. The festival includes a kitchen theatre with professional cooks providing master classes, compered by Wave 105 celebrities, the finest produce from local and national traders, a children’s zone with farmyard animals and a huge variety of drinks from real ales and fine wines to champagne.

As an introduction to the Southsea Food Festival there will be an International Market in Palmerston Road precinct on Thursday 17th and Friday 18th June. This market will add a new dimension to the Food Festival with dishes including Peruvian Chicken, Asian Noodles, Olives, Baklava, Dried Fruit & Nuts plus Continental Sweets, and you won’t need to wait until Christmas for a German Sausage, they’ll be on offer too. Cheeses, wines and breads from the Continent will also be available to sample and buy.

Ample temporary cycle stands will be available in the vicinity to encourage visitors to ride rather than drive over what promises to be a great weekend. Plenty of parking will also be available at Waitrose, the seafront and surrounding area.

For more information on visiting the Southsea Food Festival and what is on offer visit: www.southsea.co.uk

The Caravan Gallery will also be at the event on the Saturday selling posh bread and olives alongside their gallery which is currently highlighting the upcoming Streetlight Exhibitions!