A festival celebrating the best of local street food returns for its fourth outing this weekend, featuring a Masterchef winner and Great British Bake Off finalist.
The Big Eat is back at Royal Victoria Country Park from Saturday to Monday (May 24 to 26).
The free-to-attend festival, which was attended by 28,000 people last year, raises thousands of Hound Basics Food Bank.
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Families can enjoy two live music stages, a dog show and even a silent disco.
Master Chef UK 2023 Winner Chariya Khattiyot will officially open the event, while Great British Bake Off 2024 finalist Christiaan de Vries will be selling homemade brûlée lemon bars!
Festival founder Jeremy Gaskin said: "We are thrilled to bring The Big Eat back to our community for its fourth year. Whether you're a foodie, a music lover, or simply looking for free, family-friendly bank holiday plans, our festival has something for everyone!"
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