2007 Festival of Food highlights           

The Stratford-upon-Avon Festival of Food was officially re-launched in September 2007 to great acclaim from visitors and exhibitors alike.  Estimates suggest that over the three day Festival we had 30,000 visitors attending who sampled many wonderful foods supplied regionally and nationally. (For a list of Exhibitors please see below).

Endorsements from Exhibitors:

From Angel Chocolat:

"...what a wonderful event you put on. You have got to be the nicest organisers I have ever met, the whole staff were excellent and helpful. I have met quite a few customers from your event on my travels and they all enjoyed it.  The standard and range of stalls were excellent and the customers commented on that as well, and the quality was amazing..."

From Luke Tobin, The Beer Tent:

"Thank you for a lovely weekend, I found it to be fun and profitable."

From Herbal Haven:

"It was a successful weekend and worth the drive from Essex. It was great to meet the people of Stratford, their pride and caring for the place they live in is quite remarkable. Many thanks to the organisers. See you next year."

From A Touch of Spice:

"A well organised event. Please count me in for next year!"

MKS Food Distribution:

"The show was fantastic.  We want to be with you next year."

Paul Skett: from E.G. Skett Stratford Market Operators

"This year's event was nothing short of superb.  The economic wealth it created for the town's shops and the people of Stratford was wonderful.  Plus the atmosphere and the character of the festival was great."

List of 2007 Exhibitors:

Gilly's

A Touch of Spice

Simon Weaver Organic

Thornton's

Emery's Delicattesen

Fresher by Miles

The Fine Oil & Spice Co.

Purity Brewery Company

Lower Clopton Farm Shop

Cake Creations

Angel Chocolat

MKS Food Distrbution

Stratford District Council

Feast Spanish Cookware

The Alcohol Store Ltd.,

Oil & Vinegar

Flights Orchard Organics

Holly & Ivy Preserves

Alabama Spices

Aga

Stratford & Warwick Waterways Trust

Stratford Baked Potatoes

Double Dutch Pancakes

Emery's Cafe

The Alcohol Store Beer Tent

Herbal Haven

ENJO. Environmental Cleaning Products

Shakespeare Country/ Touritst Information

Tolgate Farm Poultry

Kids Hugs Flavoured Honey

West Country Cheeses

Vinegar Tips

Concessions Marketing (Popcorn)

Foodie Magazine

Mr Ali's Indian Food

Mama Mia Italian Market

Marche de France, French Market

We owe many, many thank you’s to all who helped make the first Stratford Festival of Food such a success – firstly to the entire committee for their commitment and guidance but an especial thank you is due to Richard Vos for his support, his unflagging (if sometimes dark) good humour and his attendance over the entire Festival – thank you Richard. We would also like to thank Mike Flowers & the team at Setsquare; The Herald; the Town Council; Stratford District Council; Advantage West Midlands, South Warwickshire Tourism, Liam McGahon at AGA; Paul and Russell at E.G.Sketts; all our sponsors, the Italian and French markets and the Farmer’s market.