ROMSEY Food Fair is back this weekend, showcasing more than 60 stalls of local food and drink suppliers.

The streets of Romsey will be brimming with quality produce, artisan stalls, street food, tastings, and brewers and distillers on Sunday, September 3.

The event has been organised by Romsey and District Chamber of Commerce and Industry, a network managed by local businesses whose goal is to protect and promote business interests and the general prosperity of the community.

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President of Romsey and District Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Adam Clemett, said: “This will be our second year managing the food fair and we are excited to be back, giving food lovers the chance to discover some of the finest produce the 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 you will also be helping local farmers and businesses thrive.

“Visitors 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 they will find plenty of locally made produce to enjoy at the fair and take home.”

Suzi Shilling, business, events and tourism officer from supporting partner 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.”

This year’s sponsors are Bramshaw Golf Club and New Fores pub The Bell Inn as well as Romsey businesses Parker Bullen, The Mortgage Stop and Kit and Caboodle.

Head Chef of The Bell Inn, Chris Lambird, said: “We are very proud to be sponsoring the Romsey Food Fair which supports and promotes local producers and traders. Local produce is at the core of our business and we believe in promoting and showcasing quality independent suppliers. We are looking forward to being there on the day, so pop over and say hello whilst tasting and exploring what the fair will offer.”

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Dandys Ford Dairy, owned by first-generation farmer Emma Hunt, will be returning for its second year, selling milk, milkshakes and homemade gelato.

Emma Hunt, owner, said: “We are really excited this year to launch our gelato made from the milk of our happy cows and then given to our friends at Moody Cow Gelato in Fordingbridge to create the delicious creamy delight. Our micro dairy is situated just outside Romsey where the cows keep their calves with them and share the milk with us. High animal welfare and compassionate farming is at the heart of our whole business.”

LUC’s is an independent French café situated in the heart of Romsey who like last year are partnering up with The Greyhound, Broughton to sell their famous soufflés. Husband and wife team Kerry and Ryan Lamb said: “We can’t wait to be back selling our speciality soufflés; you can either buy them to take home with you or we can do the cooking and you can sit and relax with a glass or two from LUC’s. Last year we had a great time talking to the customers and celebrating all things local, made from regional producers and traders.”

Romsey is accessible by train and buses. Drivers can park in the eight Test Valley Borough Council car parks which are free on Sundays.

Romsey Food Fair will be open 10am–4pm in the town centre.