Southsea Food Festival

22/07/2024

Thousands of visitors showed up to Southsea Food Festival over the weekend, and all in all it was a big success!

Thank you so much if you came down - this supports the smaller businesses of Portsmouth and we are extremely grateful.

We would like to thank the following businesses and organisations who have supported the event:

Greatest Hits Radio South Coast
Express FM
St John Ambulance
Vespasian Security Ltd
Mandrake Events
Tech Event Services Ltd
Hampshire Fare
Pompey in the Community
Love Southsea
Hampshire Farmers' Markets
All our lovely traders and businesses that have taken part this weekend, thanks to
The Wedgewood Rooms and all the artists who performed.

And internally, thanks to our business support and events teams.


And last but not least thanks toSolent Sky Services for the great photos!


Until next year!

20/07/2024

Day one of Southsea Food Festival was buzzing with smiles and tasty treats. If you came down today, share what were your highlights. Can't wait for more on Sunday. Find out more at https://www.rediscoverportsmouth.co.uk
Photos thanks to Solent Sky Services

20/07/2024

Southsea Food Festival is cooking so come on down!

We've got over 60 food and drink stalls taking over Palmerston Road, Clarendon Road, Osbourne Road and Avenue De Caen

🥙food
🥂drink
🎸live music
🎙 entertainment
👩🏻‍🍳 loads of fabulous food tips from the pro's
🏆and for today only we've got the EFL League Trophy on display

https://rediscoverportsmouth.co.uk/events/southsea-food-festival-2024/

19/07/2024

Do you know how you're getting to Southsea food festival this weekend? 🤔

It's likely to be busy so if possible walk, scoot, cycle, or take public transport to get you there.

🚎 The Park and Ride service will take you to the D Day Story, Southsea which is just next to the our festival site.
🚞 Take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea station is a 20 minute walk away.
If you're getting the bus:
🚍 First Bus routes 1,3 & 18 or Stagecoach route 23 will get you there!

If travelling by car
🚘 Parking (including disabled) is available at the Pyramids car park, D Day Story car park, Southsea Common car park.

Find out more
https://rediscoverportsmouth.co.uk/events/southsea-food-festival-2024/

18/07/2024

Just two sleeps to go until Southsea Food Festival!

Seekers Create have designed this cool doodle for the festival - they'll be there this weekend, and they'll be creating another huge doodle while they're there, to showcase the whole festival, and you can be involved too.

Come and find them in zone C and get your creativity flowing!

Find out more about the festival

https://rediscoverportsmouth.co.uk/events/southsea-food-festival-2024/

09/07/2024

We're so excited to welcome back Spice Island Chilli to Southsea Food Festival - Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 July.

Meet Liam Coleman, the owner and founder of Spice Island Chilli!

Liam launched his business at the Southsea Food Festival in 2015 to see what customers thought of his sauces and to develop them even further.

His sauces are inspired by his travels, and the maritime heritage of Portsmouth Harbour, the flavours have grown from three to five, and are stocked in 170 stores across the nation!

Check out what Liam has to say about his fiery journey, and what tips he has for others wanting to start their own business.

https://rediscoverportsmouth.co.uk/how-spice-island-chilli-found-success/

04/07/2024

Southsea Food Festival will be full of food and drink, but there's also live music on our acoustic stage 🎻🎙🎵

🥳Come and check out our amazing local talent on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July, courtesy of the The Wedgewood Rooms

You can see performances from:
Southsea Community Choir, Jigsaw, Mantando, Conor Clements, Fleeting Hearts, Waif & Stray, The Machete Million Pebble Beach, FORCE 10 . , Gloria Miller, Chris Ricketts, Hometown Show, Owen Vincent Music and Kev Smith

Find out more 👇🏻👇🏻
https://rediscoverportsmouth.co.uk/events/southsea-food-festival-2024/

27/06/2024

🥳It's not too long now until Southsea Food Festival 🎉

This year we have over 60 stalls attending, with loads of local businesses showing off their products!
Together they'll fill the Southsea streets with different flavours and tastes.

Expect to see: Baja Portsmouth Bonita's Southsea Croxton's Hong Kong Charlie's Vodka Bar Justasia Need Street Food Portsmouth Foodguide Spice Island Chilli The Portsmouth Distillery Co. Staggeringly Good + many more!

Find out who else is coming 👇🏻👇🏻
https://rediscoverportsmouth.co.uk/traders-at-southsea-food-festival-2024/

20/06/2024

🥳Not long now our lovely food lovers - just one month to go until Southsea Food Festival 🍻

This year is looking to be a corker🍾 with over 60 food and drink stalls taking over Palmerston Road, Clarendon Road, Osbourne Road and Avenue De Caen

🎸live music
🎙 entertainment
👩🏻‍🍳 loads of fabulous food tips from the pro's

⭐Put it in your diary - Saturday and Sunday, 20 & 21 July

Find out more 👇🏻

https://rediscoverportsmouth.co.uk/events/southsea-food-festival-2024/

29/05/2024

For food and drink businesses in Portsmouth!!
Come along to Eat the Island, a FREE networking event to meet with likeminded businesses and mark the official launch of Southsea Food Festival 2024. Meet local food and drink makers and celebrate Portsmouth's dynamic food and drink culture.
Tickets: https://portsmouthccevents.evolutive.co.uk/event/details/989673/Eat-the-Island

23/05/2024

Calling all foodies in Southsea! We don’t' have to tell you, but its good to be reminded of Southsea's fantastic eateries. Spanning from classic British dishes to international cuisines, making them among the finest eating destinations along the South Coast.
Explore our top 10 restaurants based on recent online reviews.
For more: https://rediscoverportsmouth.co.uk/southseas-top-10-restaurants/

We have many great restaurants, bars and cafes in Southsea. If you need a quick overview, here is a list of some of our current top 10 restaurants in Southsea based on recent online reviews.

12/03/2024

Calling all local (PO1 - PO6) food businesses!! If you have not yet applied for the 2024 Southsea Food Festival then please do! Applications are coming in thick and fast now, and we want to make sure our local food businesses are front and centre. Follow the link to the application form and get your application in today!

The popular Southsea Food Festival will return on the 20 and 21 July 2024.

30/01/2024

Quick update if you are interested in having a pitch at this years Southsea Food Festival PLEASE NOTE: Filling out the "Register Interest Form", IS NOT an application form.

Please follow the link to apply to trade this year https://rediscoverportsmouth.co.uk/events/southsea-food-festival-2024/

thank you, lovely food festival businesses 😁

The popular Southsea Food Festival will return on the 20 and 21 July 2024.

25/01/2024

Food businesses and traders are invited to apply for the 2024 Southsea Food Festival which returns 20 & 21 July. This celebration weekend, in past years, has attracted crowds of over 50,000 people.

Trader and catering applications will be managed again by our partner organisation Victorious.

Please download and complete the appropriate application form at https://rediscoverportsmouth.co.uk/events/southsea-food-festival-2024/

14/12/2023

Are you a local business or trader looking to join in on the fun at the Southsea Food Festival next July? 🎉

Applications are now open, and we'd love to have you there! 🥘Showcase your business to the thousands of attendees and help bring vibrant life to our city as we celebrate food and culture. 👨‍🍳

2 days of family fun, live music and of course hopefully your great food to look forward to!

Don't miss this opportunity to get involved! 🔗Register your interest here : https://form.jotform.com/233383062420346

06/12/2023

22/11/2023

It’s time to get in the Christmas spirit! 🎅 🎄 Count down for the most magical time of the year!

Join us tomorrow at Southsea, Palmerston Road for a magical party, starring stars from the New Theatre Royal Aladdin & Portsmouth Football Club 's Alex Robertson and Christian Saydee. Plus, a special visit from Father Christmas to spread the holiday Cheer ⭐️

Join us for a magical night that's sure to get you in the Christmas spirit ✨️ 🎄

10/11/2023

It’s time to get in the Christmas spirit! 🎅 🎄 Count down for the most magical time of the year!

Join us on Thursday 23 November, 5-7pm at Southsea, Palmerston Road for a magical party, starring stars from the New Theatre Royal’s Aladdin & special visit from Father Christmas ⭐️

Don't miss out on this magical Christmas in Portsmouth! 🤩

To find out more about the magical Christmas events, head over to : https://rediscoverportsmouth.co.uk/events/christmas-in-portsmouth/

07/11/2023

20/09/2023

It’s going to take us a little while to decompress and work through all the incredible pieces of art that have arrived as part of the festival but we just wanted to drop this pic of wall. Paul is one of a number of artists who gave a nod to the festival name. We must admit. It took us a second to spot it. But when we did, there were grins from ear to ear.

There are still a few artists finishing walls and a few who will be coming to paint in the coming weeks. There is so much incredible art that you’ll be spotting new pieces for weeks.

We cannot thank enough our incredible team of volunteers, sponsors, partners and most importantly artists. We’ll be doing all those thank yous very soon.

If you’ve got any cracking photos of the festival, the artists and the walls, please tag us and use the hashtag

23/08/2023

17/07/2023

Big thank you to Solent Sky Services for being one of our event sponsors and fir the great photos.

16/07/2023

That’s a wrap! Thanks to all for making this event possible and our fabulous traders! See you all next year 😊

16/07/2023

What a hit! Even with the weather trouble here and there, it was such a success! 😊 Great to see all the food and drinks vendors come together and fill the streets of Southsea with so many yummy and mouth watering foods! Thank you to everyone who came down and we look forward to next year!

16/07/2023

The Southsea Food Festival is in full swing! A full packed Southsea with aroma and flavours from all different parts of the world! It smells so nice walking around here 🤤

The Mayor is also kicking about and having a good to time! Keep an eye out! You might spot him!

16/07/2023

Southsea Food Festival is cooking today! Come on down to enjoy barbeque, Belgian fries, takoyaki, arancini, paella and Portsmouth's own rum. Check out the traders list https://rediscoverportsmouth.co.uk/traders-at-southsea-food-festival-2023/

15/07/2023

We cant wait for Southsea Food Festival tomorrow! We caught up with Southsea bar owner Iain Kirby from Shenanigans Irish Cafe . He has been taking part in the food fest since its start. Now in its 15th year, remains an important event for local business. Do come down and support our wonderful businesses.😍😍

14/07/2023

Yes! We are delighted to say that Southsea Food Festival will run as planned on Sunday 16 July.

Our event management team, ably assisted by Vespasian Security Ltd, will monitor weather conditions throughout the weekend to ensure safety for all.

So...get ready for Portsmouth's ultimate family foodie event - come rain or shine! Do share!!

13/07/2023

😢 We are sorry to announce that the first day (Saturday 15 July) of our Southsea Food Festival has been cancelled due to a yellow weather warning of gusty winds, strong enough to damage food stalls and endanger people.

The safety of our residents, the brilliant food traders, musicians and everyone involved to make this event happen, has to come first.

We're watching the weather closely and are expecting to run Southsea Food Festival on Sunday 16 July.

We will keep you updated!

12/07/2023

Exciting!

THIS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, we’re at Southsea Food Festival, servin’ street food faves + our own ‘NACHO LIBRE’ summer lager, 10am–5pm both days in Avenue de Caen (enter from near The D-Day Story museum) ✌️☀️💯