St Ives Food & Drink Festival 2026

15th May 2026 11am - 17th May 2026 9pm
British Summer Time

at Porthminster Beach

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Friday Masterclasses

Foraging with Josh Quick [Friday 12pm]

£13.00 + £1.63 fee

Butcher & Batch! With chefs Henk de Villiers & Nick Hemming

£5.00 + £0.60 fee

Sharp's Beer Quiz [Friday]

£10.00 + £1.00 fee

Wine Tasting w Elly Owen: Fizz-tastic Friday - All About Rosé

Friday 15th May @ 15:30 at The Chef's Table.

Join us for Fizz-tastic Friday, a wine tasting workshop that’s a sparkling celebration dedicated entirely to rosé wines! Explore the world of this ever-popular drink with a curated tasting of 5 exquisite rosés. Why is rosé so revered? How is it made? What makes each bottle unique?
During this lively session, you’ll learn the secrets behind rosé’s prestigious reputation while sampling a selection that highlights its versatility, aroma, and colour. Perfect for wine lovers and curious beginners alike, this tasting promises to be both educational and delightfully indulgent.
Tickets include:
• Guided tasting of 5 hand-picked rosé wines
• Expert insights into production, flavour profiles, and food pairings

Strictly 18+

£40.00 + £0.00 fee

Foraging with Josh Quick [Friday 4pm]

£13.00 + £1.63 fee

Saturday Masterclasses

Little Chefs with Rose Cant

Class takes place at Little Nippers Green, 16th May @ 10am
Suitable for 6 - 12 years, requires adult supervision at all times (adults do not require a ticket).
Aprons on, hands ready! Children can join Rose Cant (who you might know as Mum on Muddy Lane on Instagram) for a fun, interactive cooking class.
Roll up your sleeves and get ready to make your very own pasta salad! Kids (or pairs of kids) can choose their favourite ingredients, explore different flavours, and learn how to build a dish with exciting textures and tastes.
We’ll talk about sauces, how to mix fats and acids to make them yummy, and even experiment with simple techniques – all in a fun, hands-on way. It’s a mini food adventure where every child can create something of their own and learn some food facts to takeaway.

Free

Wine Tasting w Elly Owen: All About the Blighty Bubbles – British Sparkling Wine Tasting [Saturday 15:30]

Saturday May 16th 3.30pm at The Chef’s Table

Raise a glass to Britain’s finest! Join us for an exclusive tasting session dedicated to British sparkling wines. From historic vineyards to modern award-winning producers, this session explores the fascinating story behind the UK’s celebrated fizz.
Sample five exceptional British sparkling wines while learning about:
• The history and rise of British sparkling wine
• Key grape varieties and production techniques
• How to taste like a pro and spot the subtle differences in style
Whether you’re a fizz aficionado or simply curious about Britain’s bubbly, this tasting promises to educate, entertain, and, of course, delight your palate.
Tickets include:
• Guided tasting of 5 British sparkling wines
• Expert insights into British fizz

Masterclass Strictly 18+

£40.00 + £0.00 fee

The Veggie Table – with Ross Geach & Ed Hughes

£5.00 + £0.60 fee

Foraging with Josh Quick [Saturday 12pm]

£13.00 + £1.63 fee

Fermentation Masterclass with Newlyn Fermentary

Saturday May 16th 2pm at The Chef’s Table – 1.5-hour session

Discover the art of fermentation with Rachel Booth, founder of Newlyn Fermentary.

Lacto-fermentation is one of the oldest methods of food preservation, prized not only for flavour but also for its many health benefits. In this 1–1.5-hour hands-on session, Rachel will guide you through the fundamentals of fermentation and teach you how to craft your own delicious kimchi.
Each participant will:
• Learn the basics of lacto-fermentation
• Create and take home 750g of kimchi using Newlyn Fermentary’s award-winning recipes
• Gain insider tips on flavour, storage, and how to experiment confidently at home
Perfect for beginners and fermentation enthusiasts alike, this masterclass offers a fun, interactive, and flavour-packed introduction to the transformative world of fermented foods.

£25.00 + £2.50 fee

Foraging with Josh Quick [Saturday 4pm]

£13.00 + £1.63 fee

Sharp's Beer Quiz [Saturday]

£10.00 + £1.00 fee

Sunday Masterclasses

Wine Tasting w Elly Owen: Blind Bubbles!

Sunday May 17th 4pm at The Chef’s Table

Think you know your Cava from your Crémant, or your Prosecco from your Pommery? Put your sparkling wine savvy to the test in Blind Bubbles! a playful and sophisticated tasting experience.
Join expert sommelier Elly Owen and explore five distinct sparkling wines, served blind with no labels or bottles visible. Challenge your senses, refine your palate, and uncover the subtle differences that make each bubbly unique. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or simply love a good fizz, this session will surprise, delight, and expand your sparkling wine knowledge.
Raise a glass and see if you can guess which is which - your perception of bubbles will never be the same!

Masterclass strictly 18+

£40.00 + £4.00 fee

Foraging With Josh Quick [Sunday 12pm]

£13.00 + £1.63 fee

Sharp's Private Podcast - Live

Sunday May 17th 12.30pm at The Chef’s Table

Step into something truly special with the Sharp’s Private Podcast – a one-time only live session at the St Ives Food & Drink Festival. Pop on your headphones and join Ed Hughes as he hosts an all-star panel featuring chefs Andi Tuck, Ben Palmer, and Guy Owen.

This lively session will dive into all things TV chef life, with behind-the-scenes stories and insights from appearances on Great British Menu. Expect plenty of honest chat, industry anecdotes, and a few laughs along the way. Ed will also share his own experiences from Saturday Kitchen and Sunday Brunch, giving a unique perspective from both sides of the screen. This is a one-off live recording created exclusively for the festival audience - so don’t miss your chance to tune in and be part of the conversation.

£5.00 + £0.60 fee

Foraging with Josh Quick [Sunday 4pm]

£13.00 + £1.63 fee

What is the Handling Charge for?

To ensure tickets are delivered safely and securely and to keep the price as low as possible for you, the ticket buyer, St Ives Food and Drink Festival generally uses our E-ticket system unless otherwise stated.

For this service we charge a small Handling Fee to cover the debit/credit card processing fees, customer services, processing and distribution of tickets and our secure server costs. We always try to keep these costs to an absolute minimum. If you feel at any time that our prices are not fair or competitive we'd be happy to hear from you.

Delivery

If you have ordered physical paper tickets there is a further Delivery cost added to cover the delivery of your order through the Royal Mail network.

We always endeavour to keep these costs as low as possible to merely cover the costs of postage. We only charge you one Delivery cost per order so if there is a big group of you recommend purchasing larger amounts in one order.

When you purchase tickets through St Ives Food and Drink Festival, the full face value of the ticket is shown. This price is the price set by the event organiser and we pay this full amount to the organiser without any deductions.

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Friday Masterclasses

Foraging with Josh Quick [Friday 12pm]

Butcher & Batch! With chefs Henk de Villiers & Nick Hemming

Sharp's Beer Quiz [Friday]

Wine Tasting w Elly Owen: Fizz-tastic Friday - All About Rosé

Foraging with Josh Quick [Friday 4pm]

Saturday Masterclasses

Little Chefs with Rose Cant

Wine Tasting w Elly Owen: All About the Blighty Bubbles – British Sparkling Wine Tasting [Saturday 15:30]

The Veggie Table – with Ross Geach & Ed Hughes

Foraging with Josh Quick [Saturday 12pm]

Fermentation Masterclass with Newlyn Fermentary

Foraging with Josh Quick [Saturday 4pm]

Sharp's Beer Quiz [Saturday]

Sunday Masterclasses

Wine Tasting w Elly Owen: Blind Bubbles!

Foraging With Josh Quick [Sunday 12pm]

Sharp's Private Podcast - Live

Foraging with Josh Quick [Sunday 4pm]

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