Must Book Food and Drink Events for June 2024

Looking for something to do this month - well look no further… we have rounded up the most exciting, exclusive, limited-edition and even free (sometimes) events that showcase the best, brightest and tastiest of food and drink across the country right now and here are our top picks for June 2024

The Orange | We The Food Snobs

Dough Diaries: Robin Gill

When: 1st - 30th June
Time: various times
Location: Belgravia, London
Price: from £15

Robin Gill will be joining the newly refurbished The Orange in Belgravia for the entirety of June for their collaborative guest chef series: Dough Diaries. Gill’s inclusion named Pizza Sophia (after the women of Napoli) will include fennel seed sausage, friarielli, ricotta, and chilli oil, finished with shaved pecorino and capers.

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The Botanist

Summer in Sloane Square - Customisable Infused Drink Pop-Up with The Botanist

When: Until September 2024
Time: from midday-11pm
Location: The Botanist Sloane Square, London
Cost: £15 for one por £29 for two sharing

Bringing back its ‘Summer in Sloane Square’ The Botanist Sloane Square, Chelsea’s iconic bar and restaurant has reunited with The Botanist Gin to launch their brand-new infusion table for this year’s pop-up, allowing guests to curate bespoke cocktails - giving them control in tailoring the intensity and botanical essence of three signature infused cocktails. The perfect chance to get creative and crafty with cocktails this summer.

For more information and reservations, click here

Islington Square

Islington Square x Urban Food Fest

When: Every Saturday from 1st June
Time: market open between 11 am - 5 pm
Location: Islington Square, London
Cost: Free to attend

Urban Food Fest is taking over Islington Square to showcase a bustling hub of local makers’ stalls offering mouthwatering street food, delicious desserts, artisanal products and creative crafts suitable for the whole family. Enjoy complimentary craft beers or soft drinks with any market purchase and make sure to look out for exclusive offers, promotions and activities from local retailers and restaurants in the Square.

In Residence:  Enjoy a free bar of Coco chocolate with every in-store purchase over £30. The Lounge Co: Redeem an exclusive 5% off everything in-store every Saturday. Selv Roastery: Discover their range of new summer drinks. Borough Kitchen: BBQ demonstrations. OMNOM: Enjoy a free drink with any main course purchase from 12pm-5pm. Karaca: Free popcorn and tote bags

The Plough

You Call The Shots Summer Series: The Prince Arthur’s Joe Couldridge

When: 13th - 15th June
Time: various times
Location: Homerton, London
Cost: various prices

Highlighting their other Hackney boozer, The Prince Arthur, Joe Couldridge, the current head chef will be taking over the You Call The Shots Summer Series across the opening weekend of The Euros (every game will be played at The Plough) with his dishes including Steak Diablitos and Cheeseburger Dog. These dishes will be Joe’s first test ahead of the You Call The Shots bar opening in September.

Booking is not required but is recommended. Book your space here

Fairmont St Andrews

‘Forever Flowing at Fairmont’ Afternoon Tea

When: 12th June onwards. Thursday - Sunday only
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Location: St Andrews, Scotland
Price: £95pp

Indulge in the ultimate British Afternoon Tea at Fairmont St Andrews. This five-course delight comes complete with hot and cold canapes, sandwiches, scones, desserts, cake and free-flowing champagne. You can expect worldly flavours using local Scottish produce.

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Taste of Kent

Taste of Kent Food & Drink Festival

When: 13th June
Time: 1pm - 5.30pm
Location: University of Kent, Canterbury
Price: £6pp

Join over 50 incredible Taste of Kent Awards Finalists who will be promoting, sampling and selling their incredible food and drink products for everyone to try.

Book Tickets here

Egerton House

World Martini Day with No. 3 London Dry Gin

When: 15th June
Time: various times
Location: multiple locations across the UK
Price: various prices

Join No. 3 London Dry Gin as they get ready for World Martini Day with select bars across the country serving up the ultimate No. 3 Martini

London: DUKES London, The Donovan Bar; Browns Hotel, The Spy Bar, OWO Raffles, Sartoria, The Northall Bar; Corinthia, The Egerton House Hotel, The Princess Royal Pub & Boutique Hotel Notting Hill, The Clove Club

Manchester: The Daisy, Project Halcyon, Blinker, Dakota Manchester

Leeds: Tabula Rasa, Dakota Leeds

Backburn: Northcote

The Headland

‘Seasoned to Perfection’ Dining Experience at The Headland

When: 20th June
Time: various times
Location: The Headland, Cornwall
Cost: £95pp for dinner only, £125pp for dinner and wine fight only. One, two or three-night stays with inclusion of the ‘Seasoned to Perfection’ dinner and wine flight included - start from £388

For one night only, The Headland’s resident chef Gavin Edney will be joined by three exceptional chefs: Stephan Guinebault from The Priory, Dorset and John Jewell from Calcot & Spa in the Cotswolds as they each create a course highlighting their favourite ingredients from their region; pairing them with a delicious glass of local wine creating the perfect menu.

Book your tickets here

InStreatham Food Festival

When: 20th - 23rd June
Time: all day
Location: Streatham, London
Price: free to attend - with dishes at various prices between £5 - £10

The InStreatham Food Festival will be showcasing the wide range of cuisines available in SW2 and SW16 this June with restauants, cafes and bars offering special taster dishes across the dration of the festival. Make sure to take a food tour through the area to get the most out of the event.

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InStreatham Food Fair

When: 22nd June
Time: 12-7pm
Location: Streatham Green, London
Price: free to attend

In the middle of the InStreatham Food Festival (20th - 23rd June) comes the InStreatham Food Fair, which brings Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Greek, Caribbean, American and Hungarian food to the green, as well as longside Italian Prosecco and Gelato and gin distillery Invoke, dance demonstrations from Whizz Dance, exercise classes from Virgin Active and live music and a DJ. 

Find more information here

Elondi Terrace | Nuet Aquavit | HelloMrsBell

Scandinavian Midsommar Experience with Elondi Terrace and NUET Aquavit

When: 22nd June
Time: 3-5pm
Location: Elondi Restaurant, Westfield
Cost: £33.22pp

Celebrate mid-summer Scandi-style with Nuet Aquavit on Elondi’s beautiful Terrace at Hyatt Regency London Stratford. Immerse, indulge and embrace the spirit for an afternoon of fun-filled festivities including bespoke Nuet cocktails, delicious canapès and a flower crown-building class.

Book your tickets here

Akoko | JORO

Akoko x JÖRO Four Hands Dinner

When: 24th June
Time: bookings for 6pm and 7.45pm
Location: Akoko, London
Price: £200

Akoko’s Executive Chef Ayo Adeyemi and JÖRO’s Chef Patron Luke French have created this one off Four Hands dinner at the recently awarded Michelin star, Akoko on the 24th June. The menu marries together West African and Asian-inspired flavours in a collaborative 13 course tasting menu, highlighting both diverse international cooking techniques and the finest British produce.

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Azuma x Glenmorangie

Glenmorangie x Azuma Makoto, Floral Display

When: 24th - 25th June
Time: 6-9pm (24th June), 10am-1pm (25th June)
Location: Saatchi Gallery, London
Price: £27.80 includes two whisky cocktails or drams and access to view Azuma Makoto's masterpiece

For 24 hours only - Glenmorangie has partnered with renowned Japanese botanical artist Azuma Makoto to create a floral masterpiece showcased at Saatchi Gallery inspired by the complex tasting notes of the Highland single malt. The stunning botanical scultpure features rare orchids, roses and wildflowers alongside bark, roots and moss.

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Pub in the Park

Pub in the Park: All-Star Charity Night Gala

When: 28th June
Time: Evening
Location: Chiswick, London
Cost: from £55 with £10 per ticket going to charity

David and Georgia Tennant have joined forces with Tom Kerridge to stage an all-star charity gala evening at Pub in the Park, Chiswick in aid of The Multibank on the 28th of June. You can expect all the wonderful things that make Pub in the Park so spectacular including headliners across food, TV and music with Michelin-starred pop-up restaurants alongside special guests and incredible VIP Party Tickets that come with a whole heap of generous benefits including five complimentary dishes, pit access in front of the stage, a drinks reception and so much more (plus £250 from each VIP ticket will be donated to The Multibank)

For more information and to book your ticket click here

Celentano’s

Celentano's Pasta Masterclass

When: 28th June
Time: 12pm
Location: Cathedral Square, Glasgow
Price: £65pp

Enjoy a pasta masterclass with Celentano’s Dean Parker before sitting down for a delicious lunch. Each masterclass will talk you through Celentano’s local suppliers, and how they make their dough and sauces and you can even get hands-on as you roll and cut Agnolotti. Lunch includes a snack, pasta and dessert and a glass of wine (or soft drink)

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