ACTIVITIES involving food of a wide range of types have been taking place all week across Winchester. 

The week-long celebration of food and drink started on July 8 and will see various events and offers take place up until July 13 in the lead up to Winchester Food Festival on July 14.

Hampshire Fare has worked with Winchester City Council to encourage local food, drink producers, makers and hospitality businesses to take part. 

Events have been held at many places, including The Royal Logistic Corps Museum which held an Ale and Ammo evening, The Cabinet Rooms in Jewry Street, Lainston House, The Myers Touch, The South Downs Social and many more. 

West Lea Farm Shop West Lea Farm Shop (Image: Stuart Martin)

From Parchment Street pies at Piecarumba to high tea at the Royal Hotel, there really was something for everyone. 

Natasha Dochniak, Hampshire Fare’s commercial manager, said: “Hampshire has an abundance of exceptional food and drink producers. 

“We are delighted to be showcasing many of them through A Taste of Winchester and at Winchester Food Festival. 

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Sourdough baking class at South Downs Social Sourdough baking class at South Downs Social (Image: Stuart Martin)

“Thanks to the support of our partners, we are shining a light on Hampshire’s growing food and drink scene and putting the county firmly on the taste map.” 

The main event, on Sunday, July 14, is free to attend and is a showcase of our local food and drink producers and culinary talent. It’s a great day out for all ages and, what’s more, the first 100 people to arrive will get a free Hampshire Chronicle goody bag. 

Taking place between 10am and 5pm, in the picturesque Outer Close of Winchester Cathedral. It’s a great day for local food and drink fans as the Hampshire Farmers’ Market is also on.