Discover the festival
What its all about
Ludlow Marches Food & Drink – The Festival is the original food and drink festival and has been celebrating the best of the Marches region in the iconic Ludlow Castle for decades. The richness of the region’s food heritage is epitomised in this three-day extravaganza that celebrates the finest growers, artisan food and drink producers, chefs, food writers and more.
With a broad and exciting range of exhibitors to explore, visitors can stock up on their favourites as well as tasting new and delicious food. In a time when provenance is everything, take this opportunity to discover the stories behind the food as we champion British producers at their best.
Gather to watch live cookery demonstrations from a range of top chefs, writers and producers across three stages. Get hands-on with food and drink workshops, explore Ludlow’s food and drinks producers and inspire the next generation of young chefs.
The Inner Bailey of Ludlow Castle is home to the Fire Stage, where a host of local and international chefs showcase cooking on fire bowls with live demonstrations. Festival-goers are wowed with a blend of fire, food and fun on stage.
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the castle by night with our after hours events. Enjoy late night street food, live DJ sets and a spectacular feasting - where top fire chefs prepare and serve an epic banquet.
