Ashby Food Gusto Christmas Fair – Just Over One Week Away!

Great Food and Drink At The Ashby Food Gusto Christmas Fair – Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd December! 

The Market Street in Ashby de la Zouch will come to life with the sights, smells and tastes of Christmas this year as the perfect setting for Food Gusto largest Food & Drink Christmas Fair yet. Event organisers, Food Gusto, will be bringing their unique festively-themed food, drink and artisan fair to the town on December 2nd and 3rd following successful events in the town.

In keeping with the Food Gusto ethos, the Christmas Fair will be made up of the finest quality food and drink producers from across the region, each bringing a taste of something truly unique to the town, alongside a range of festive entertainment for the whole family, including live music and children’s rides.

The quality food and drink on offer, as well as a range of selected handmade artisan crafts, will provide the perfect opportunity for people to pick up some special Christmas gifts, while enjoying the seasonal atmosphere.

Whether you’re aiming to buy a stand out gift for that special someone, or simply want to eat, drink and be merry, the Ashby de la Zouch Food Gusto Christmas Fair will have plenty to offer, from beautifully spiced mulled wine to freshly-made mince pies.

Other offerings include award-winning Melton Mowbray pies, assorted home baked cakes, flavoured liqueurs, farm produced cider, handmade chocolates and fudge, pink gin and vodka, sparkling gold bubbly, jams, chutneys and preserves, local honey, Asian street food, cheeses, vegan food, and much, much more.

Hot food is available both days, so you can dine out on anything from Organic Beef, Burgers & Sausages, Samosas to Thai , Wood Fired Pizza and freshly made Crepes. This can be washed down with a Hot Chocolate, Specialist Tea or Barista Coffee.

Food Gusto Event Manager Wesley Ewing says “We’re hoping to fill the length Market Street with some wonderful seasonal produce and Christmas entertainment for all the family, which will include performances by our festival favourites Sincerely Yours and the Strife Of Riley on Sunday, along with the Community Entertainment Programme on Saturday. Saturday’s event will close with a specialist One Direction Tribute Band and Snowflake Finale!

The event runs between 10.30am and 5.00pm Saturday, 10.30 to 4.30pm Sunday. The Event is Free to attend with free Parking in NWLDC car parks (please check as fees will apply in private car parks).

If you would like more information, visit www.foodgusto.com or email info@foodgusto.com. Tel 01530 411337

Cherish the Cheese at the Appleby Magna Food Gusto Festival

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We  can all agree that cheese makes everything better, whether it’s with a cream cracker or on a sandwich. This year at the Appleby Magna Food Gusto Festival, the Leicestershire Handmade Cheese Company will be bringing along a selection of beautiful cheeses that are perfect for every occasion. Made using raw milk, their cheeses are made using traditional methods to create brilliant flavour. 

The Appleby Magna Food Gusto Festival takes place on 26th of August. Gates open 10:30am-4:30pm at the Sir John Moore Foundation, Top Street, Appleby Magna, just of junction 11 of the M42. For more information call us on 01530 411337 or email us at info@foodgusto.com.

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Have You Got a Craving For Cupcakes?

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Give your sweet tooth what it wants with these beautiful cakes from Bedazzled Cupcakes at the Appleby Magna Food Gusto Festival. With a selection of wonderful handmade cupcakes made using the finest ingredients, be sure to taste the mouthwatering flavours. These range from a traditional vanilla sponge and frosting, to a more contemporary selection of new favourites, such as Oreo or Chocolate Orange. Make sure your first in line so you don’t miss out!

You can find out more about Bedazzled Cupcakes at www.facebook.com/Bedazzled-Cupcakes.

The Appleby Magna Food Gusto Festival takes place on 26th of August. Gates open 10:30am-4:30pm at the Sir John Moore Foundation, Top Street, Appleby Magna, just of junction 11 of the M42. For more information call us on 01530 411337 or email us at info@foodgusto.com.

Amazing Samosa’s From AFIA Coming To Appleby Magna Food Gusto Festival

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Why not visit AFIA’s Samosa stall at the Appleby Magna Food Gusto Festival this August. AFIA’s produce luxury Indian pastries that are traditionally made using locally sourced natural ingredients. They Specialise in wheat & gluten free samosas made from authentic family recipes, along with pakoras, achaar (Indian Pickle) and chutney. If you like Samosas then make sure you are first in line on Saturday 26th. For more information on AFIA’s Samosa shop check out their facebook page here.

The Appleby Magna Food Gusto Festival takes place on 26th of August. Gates open 10:30am-4:30pm at the Sir John Moore Foundation, Top Street, Appleby Magna, just of junction 11 of the M42. For more information call us on 01530 411337 or email us at info@foodgusto.com.

Award Winning Preserves from the Cherry Tree

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The Cherry Tree will be joining us at the Appleby Magna Food Gusto Festival on Saturday 26th of August with wide range of award winning chutneys, pickles, jams, marmalades and curds for you to enjoy.

The Cherry Tree is a family run business based in the West Country that have been producing the highest quality preserves since 1997. Their preserves are hand cooked and only use traditional recipes with the finest ingredients. Make sure you come and sample some of their preserves!

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Find them at www.cherrytreepreserves.co.uk or www.facebook.com/CherryTreePreservesLeicestershire.

The Appleby Magna Food Gusto Festival takes place on 26th of August. Gates open 10:30am-4:30pm at the Sir John Moore Foundation, Top Street, Appleby Magna, just of junction 11 of the M42. For more information call us on 01530 411337 or email us at info@foodgusto.com.

Taste The Quality – ‘In A Jam’ Preserves From Staffs

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Karen in a Jam will be joining us again this year at the Ashby Food Gusto Festival on Saturday 27th of May.  From homemade Jams, Chutneys, Marmalade’s to Vinegars and everything inbetween. Nostalgic and intriguing recipes to tantalize the taste buds!

Find out more about Karen here: www.facebook.com/kareninajam

The Ashby Food Gusto Festival takes place on Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th of May, Gates open 10:30am-5:00pm at the Bath Grounds in Ashby. For more information call us on 01530 411337 or email  info@foodgusto.com.

Beautiful Bedazzled Cupcakes

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You can find them at www.facebook.com/Bedazzled-Cupcakes.

The Ashby Food Gusto Festival takes place on Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th of May, Gates open 10:30am-5:00pm at the Bath Grounds in Ashby. For more information call us on 01530 411337 or email  info@foodgusto.com.

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Delicious Delights From The BitterSweet Chocolate Co

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The BitterSweet Chocolate Co make scrumptious chocolate treats deliciously drenched in flavour from their small workshop based in the village of Breedon on the Hill in Leicestershire. They also have a chocolate shop inside the local village inn, The Three Horseshoes. They will be bringing a range of chocolate products on both days of the Festival.

Find them at www.facebook.com/Bittersweetchox.

The Ashby Food Gusto Festival takes place on Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th of May, Gates open 10:30am-5:00pm at the Bath Grounds in Ashby. For more information call us on 01530 411337 or email info@foodgusto.com.

 

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Deliciously Mouth-Watering Crêpes – I Love Crepes

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From sweet crêpes filled with vanilla ice-cream with a sprinkle of chocolate flakes to the children’s favourite of marshmallows and Nutella, as well as popular savoury crêpes, known as Galettes in France, with Mozzarella, pesto & tomatoes, cooked ham & cheddar cheese or feta cheese & olives, I love Crepes has everything you need for a great desert or snack. Their beautiful mobile crêpe station has something for everyone to enjoy.  

Find them at www.facebook.com/I-Love-Crepes.

The Ashby Food Gusto Festival takes place on Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th of May, Gates open 10:30am-5:00pm at the Bath Grounds in Ashby. For more information call us on 01530 411337 or email  info@foodgusto.com.

Spicy Samosa’s at the Ashby Food Gusto Festival

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Why not visit AFIA’s Samosa stall at the Ashby Food Gusto Festival this bank holiday weekend. AFIA’s produce luxury Indian pastries that are traditionally made using locally sourced natural ingredients. They Specialise in wheat & gluten free samosas made from authentic family recipes, along with pakoras, achaar (Indian Pickle) and chutney. If you like Samosas then make sure you are first in line on Saturday 27th. For more information on AFIA’s Samosa shop check out their facebook page here.

The Ashby Food Gusto Festival takes place on Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th of May, Gates open 10:30am-5:00pm at the Bath Grounds in Ashby. For more information call us on 01530 411337 or email  info@foodgusto.com.