Food Festival 2026
Building on the success of last year’s very first Food Festival, this year Buckfast Abbey will host another two-day event. Add this event to your calendar and enjoy tasting the delights of our talented local producers.
The Food Festival will highlight a selection of artisan food and drink producers from across the region, offering a range of items to sample on site or purchase to take home. The event aims to celebrate local craftsmanship and regional flavours in a relaxed outdoor setting.
A programme of live cooking demonstrations will run throughout the weekend, led by well-known chefs from Devon. The schedule includes Peter Gorton, MasterChef champion and Michelin-starred chef, who will compere the demonstrations and chat with Richard Clark, Michael Barber, Harrison Brockington, Richard Hunt, David Beazley John Hughes, Little Pod, Clare Densley and mystery Guest Chef . See Full Schedule Here .
The festival will include a dedicated family area, featuring food-themed activities for children, interactive experiences, including face painting. Highlights include smoothie-making stations and other hands-on activities designed to engage younger visitors.
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Why not pre-book your car parking for ease on the day.
