2013 Alnwick Food Festival dates  -

21st and 22nd September 

We are delighted to announce that celebrity chef Jean-Christophe Novelli will be returning to the award-winning Alnwick Food Festival in 2013.

The world-renowned Frenchman who has been awarded 5AA rosettes is once again the star guest during the two-day event.

The festival celebrates the wealth of local food and drink producers in Northumberland and the North East, with a few special guests from further afield.

It has been described as 'the Ludlow of the North' and according to Mr Novelli, is in the 'premier league of food festivals'.

There will be a number of surprises to add to the carnival atmosphere this year. Details will be revealed in due course.

After a fabulous event in 2012 with around 35,000 visitors, the event has now been recognised in Northumberland by winning the 'keep it local' category at Northumberland Business Awards in November

We would like to thank everyone involved in the event for their help in making this possible.

Plans are well underway to bring you yet another cracking event in 2013 so keep checking this page to find out the latest information.

If you would like to be involved as a trader, a sponsor, an entertainer, a chef or as a volunteer then please do get in touch with us. You can contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or ring 07846542929.

Thank you for helping us to keep it local.

Karen Larkin

Festival Director