ROMSEY will be filled with a host of local and regional food and drink suppliers as Romsey Food Fair will return for the first time since 2019 with quality produce, artisan stalls, street food, tasting and brewers and distillers.

The event, which takes place on Sunday, September 4, is organised by Romsey Chamber of Commerce & Industry, which is owned and managed by local businesses that wish to promote and protect prosperity in the community.

Julian Gee, president from Romsey Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said: “We are thrilled to be relaunching this popular event, giving food lovers the chance to discover some of the finest produce the surrounding area has to offer.

"It’s easy to support the local community by visiting the Romsey Food Fair as not only will you be treated to the best independently sourced and made produce, but helping local farmers and businesses thrive.

“You can wander among the stands and meet the local producers themselves, find out about the processes involved in making their products and feel their passion. We can guarantee you will find plenty of locally made produce for you to enjoy at the fair and take home with you.”

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The Swedish Baking Studio who trades on the Romsey Market and supplies surrounding independent eateries will be there.

Owner Anna Dagergard will be up before dawn to make Swedish buns for the fair. 

She said: “It is really important to me to deliver the freshest produce to my customers, everything I sell on the day will be made that morning. This will include more than 10 flavours such as the classic cinnamon with almonds and pearl sugar, Nutella, pecan caramel, apple, peach melba and vegan ones too. We are delighted the Romsey Food Fair has returned and looking forward to being a part of it.”

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Hampshire County Council’s waste prevention programme, The Smart Living initiative and will also be at the event to help visitors see the carbon impact of wasted food and how to reduce the amount of food they throw away.

The programme will be offering free food waste prevention toolkits in exchange for participation in some national research on reducing food waste.

Emma Hunt, owner of Dandys Ford Dairy in East Wellow, said: “It’s great to be able to support Romsey Food Fair and offer our delicious range of milkshakes and whole milk just minutes from where they were produced.

"Our micro dairy is a little bit different because the cows keep their calves with them and share the milk with us. We believe in compassionate farming as happy cows produce the most delicious milk. Our milk is pasteurised and bottled on site in reusable glass bottles, and we are very proud to be championing low food miles and minimising waste.”

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Event sponsors include Romsey Town Council, Test Valley Borough Council, Bongo Creative, Parker Bullen Solicitors, Ace Liftaway, DEOS Group and WDJP Media.

Suzi Shilling, the business, events and tourism officer for Romsey Town Council said: “This is a great opportunity for local businesses and producers to come together with the community and enjoy a celebration of food and drink.

"Romsey is a fantastic setting for this event being an historic market town, and we welcome visitors to ‘make a day of it’ and peruse our independent and high street shops and visitor attractions. Romsey is accessible by train and buses, or you can park in eight Test Valley Borough Council car parks which are free on Sundays.”

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The event will be free to visitors from 10am until 4pm across Romsey centre. Romsey Food Fair is a not-for-profit event, and any surplus made will be donated to the Romsey Chamber’s nominated charities.

For more go to romseyfoodfair.co.uk.

Romsey Chamber of Commerce & Industry provides a local business network with members from Romsey and surrounding areas.