January 2012: Our pick of the top UK food and drink events this month
We round up some of January's best foodie events.
While the first half of January is bereft of food and drink events, as we all come round to the fact the Christmas holiday is over, things pick up in the second part of the month.
Here's our pick of the top events and festivals going on around the UK:
12-15 January
The Outdoors Show
What: This adventure sports show will have a FoodLovers Are with local and regional producers.
Where: Excel, London
Cost: Advance adult tickets are £16, students and seniors £13, children under 16 free
More info: www.theoutdoorsshow.co.uk
13-15 January
The France Show 2012
What: A celebration of all things French, including cookery demonstrations, wine tastings and a market.
Where: Earls Court, London
Cost: £10
More info: www.thefranceshow.com
20-22 January
Chinese New Year in Glasgow
What: Events, including a buffet and storytelling, bamboo music and afternoon tea, and a banquet.
Where: Millennium Hotel, George Square, Glasgow
Cost: Varies
More info: www.takeawaychina.com
25 January
Burns Night cookery demonstration
What: TV chef Philippa James will be cooking Scottish dishes.
Where: Martin Mere Wetland Sanctuary, Burscough
Cost: £15 (including two-course lunch)/£4 (demonstration only)
More info: 01704 895 181 or info.martinmere@wwt.org.uk
28-29 January
Love Food Weekend
What: Despite the name, this is not connected to our good selves – it’s a celebration of Welsh produce.
Where: Big Pit National Coal Museum, Blaenafon
Cost: Free
More info: www.museumwales.ac.uk
29 January
Chinese New Year in London
What: A celebration to usher in the Year of the Dragon with performances, food stalls and special menus in Chinatown’s restaurants.
Where: Trafalgar Square, Shaftesbury Avenue and Chinatown, London
Cost: Free
More info: www.visitlondon.com
29 January
Chinese New Year in Manchester
What: Food stalls, performances and fireworks to welcome the Year of the Dragon.
Where: Chinatown and Albert Square, Manchester
Cost: Free
More info: www.manchester.gov.uk
Have we missed any?
If you know of other great festivals happening at any point in the future, please let us know by commenting below.
Also of interest this month
Foods in season in January
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