Try out new tastes for Food Fortnight

Published on 22/09/2012 07:13

DELICACIES and food treats will be on offer at several outlets in the Harborough district as part of Leicestershire Food Fortnight.

The food fest has been running since 2008 and each year, the event gathers more momentum as food businesses from all over the county get involved.

Andrew Bacon, chairman of the Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership which is backing the event, said: “We have an excellent range of restaurants, farm shops, cafes, delis and independent food producers taking part this year.”

Supporting the county’s food and drink businesses and encouraging consumers to shop locally and buy Leicestershire produce is an important part of the Food Fortnight and this year the special theme is about championing Leicestershire food and drink as “The Best of British”.

It runs from this Saturday until October 7.

Activities taking place in the Harborough district include:

4Hothorpe Hall in Theddingworth will be treating its guests to a free bottle of its very own Hop Thorpe Ale from the Langton Brewery or a glass of wine or soft drink if preferred on Saturday night.

4Welland Valley Vineyard in Marston Trussell will be open to visitors throughout the fortnight. See its website www.welland-vineyard.com for more details.

4Food marquees are being set up at Rockignham Castle this Saturday and Sunday featuring cookery demonstrations and entertainment.

4The Langton Brewery in Thorpe Langton will be opening up its doors to the public throughout the fortnight for guided tours. Phone in advance on 01858 540116.

4Joules Yard and Eating House in Harborough is hosting a pie and ale evening on Wednesday. It costs £15. See www.joulesyard.co.uk

4Manor Farm Shop and Tearoom in Catthorpe will be holding tasting sessions next Saturday with beer, jam, chutney, wine cake and other treats available.

The full programme of events across the county can be found at www.goleicestershire.com.

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