Here's what to expect from the next helping of Taste Salisbury

Monday, 15 August 2022 01:00

The food and drink festival will kick off in just two weeks, with ten days of foodie festivities to take place from 26th August 2022.

Taste Salisbury will celebrate and showcase the wonderful array of food and drink venues, producers and sellers that can be found in the city and local region.

Salisbury BID, Salisbury City Council and Experience Salisbury are once again working in partnership to produce the exciting city-wide fiesta, with events, exclusive offers and special menus planned for the duration of the festival.

Dan Collins, Salisbury BID Business Manager said, "Last year we launched the first Taste Salisbury and it was such a success we wanted to bring it back again but bigger and better! We have more events planned, more discounts and more business involvement. It has been great to see the Salisbury business community come together and support our vision to celebrate and promote local food and drink.”

With just a couple of weeks to go, preparations for Taste Salisbury are in full swing. Events include:

An Indie Disco at the Craft Bar, The Salisbury Arms as part of launch night celebrations on 26th AugustA Music & Cider Festival at The George and Dragon pub, 27th to 28th AugustRums & Drums with Artisan Wine & Spirit Co. in the Guildhall Square, 2nd SeptemberNew Tadi Market food taster sessions to ‘Bring Africa to Salisbury’, 27th August and 3rd September‘Salisbury on a Plate’ - local cheeses and charcuterie available at The Rifleman’s Table for the duration of the festival

Plus, shoppers can find exclusive Taste Salisbury deals at:

Pritchett’s Family ButcherReeve the BakerCote BrasserieGallery 21The Cornish BakeryThe YardCasa FinaCosy ClubBrown Street

A full list of events and deals can be found on the Experience Salisbury website here.

Taste Salisbury 2022 will culminate with the return of Salisbury City Council’s popular Foodie Sunday.

On 4th September, the Market Place will fill with a range of street food vendors, a speciality food market, food demos and live entertainment. The Great Salisbury Bake Off competition will also take place for a second year.

Mayor of Salisbury, Cllr Tom Corbin said, "We are thrilled to be involved in Taste Salisbury once again, and shine a light on the city’s fantastic food and drink. Thousands descended on the Market Place for Foodie Sunday last year and with stalls, demonstrations and entertainment planned for this year’s event, we will make sure Taste Salisbury ends with a bang! I am especially looking forward to the Salisbury Bake Off, so if you are a whizz in the kitchen, make sure you enter!”

Taste Salisbury will run from 26th August to 4th September 2022. A full rundown of events and promotions on the Experience Salisbury dedicated Taste Salisbury page.