If you're not into food I should stay well away from Lichfield this weekend.
In it's 4th year the Lichfield Food Festival will be taking over the City for the Bank Holiday Saturday & Sunday.
There will be cookery demonstrations taking place in the Lichfield Garrick and Lichfield Cathedral. Don't miss TV Chef Mal Harradine showcasing his favourite kitchen gadgets at The Kitchen Shop & The George Hotel.
You will walk along Bird Street with your mouths watering as the restaurants & retailers showcase their favourite dishes. There's even a festival 'Cocktail of the Day' being served at Le Reve!
If you're not frightened of a 'soggy bottom' don't miss the Lichfield Bake Off with CakeyDora on Sunday 30th.
There will be independent food retailers in Market St, Conduit St, Dam St, Cathedral Close & the Three Spires shopping area.
Don't miss the special offers, street entertainment, jazz bands and all that is to offer at this years Lichfield Food Festival.
But that's not all on Monday 31st don't miss the Pool House Veterinary Open/Family day at their animal hospital right here in Lichfield.
The children will love a tour of the hospital, discovering all about hedgehogs, there will be birds of prey, visits from the Greyhound Society, Cats Protection & the Brooke Charity.
There will be plenty of entertainment with bouncy castles, face painting with a hog roast and refreshments a true family day out.
Don't go anywhere else this weekend it's all happening right here in Lichfield!
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Pizza by Goli
Pizza by Goli in Lichfield is a fabulous Italian Restaurant serving mouthwatering Italian cuisine in a modern, comfortable environment. Whether you enjoy pasta, pizza, fish, chicken or meat dishes, you'll find something to suit your taste at Pizza by Goli.
Ruby Cantonese and Chinese Restaurant
Ruby Cantonese Restaurant - the original Lichfield Chinese restaurant serving authentic oriental food. The restaurant is situated in one of Lichfield's beautiful listed buildings with low ceilings and exposed oak beams. The atmosphere is welcoming, the food is delicious and the service is perfect.
Hindleys Bakery and Cafe
Hindleys Bakery & Cafe in Lichfield is a family run bakery renowned for their delicious, freshly baked range of breads, cakes, pies, pastries, decorated cakes and more. With an in-house coffee shop and cafe offering a fabulous choice of light snacks and lunches, Hindleys Bakery & Cafe is the perfect venue for your to relax and unwind.
The Spark Lichfield
The Spark Lichfield is a continental-style bar in Lichfield serving great coffee and lunches during the day in a relaxed and welcoming environment - open six days a week!
The Kitchen Shop
The Kitchen Shop in Lichfield is a stylish kitchenware and tableware store selling high quality products by leading manufacturers. Whether you're looking for fine cookware, stylish utensils or beautiful homeware, you'll find nothing but creativity and innovation at The Kitchen Shop. Why not visit them today?
Take a look at our great local offers...
25% off Le Creuset Cast Iron Cookware
This is a fantastic offer for the Lichfield Food Festival Weekend only!
You will receive 25% off all Le Creuset Cast Iron cookware from The Kitchen Shop during the Lichfield Food Festival weekend 29th-30th August.
Terms and conditions apply.
Any two dishes for £10 - Lunchtime menu
Celebrating the Lichfield Food Festival for this weekend only enjoy any two dishes from the lunchtime menu for just £10. (Excluding burgers and salads.)
Available between 12 - 4pm.
Terms and conditions apply.
Lichfield Food Festival - Competition
Pay a visit to The Kitchen Shop in Market Street during this years Food Festival for your chance to win a pair of T & G Crushgrind Mills of your choice!
All you have to do is guess how many peppercorns are in the Giant Peppermill.
Terms and conditions apply.
Strawberry Pancakes & Cream anyone?
This is a delicious summer special.
How about Two Strawberry Pancakes with Cream or Ice Cream and a regular Tea or Coffee for £5.00'.
Terms and conditions apply.
Monday @The Spark
Purchase a Full Spark Brunch or Full Spark Veggie Brunch & receive any large hot drink or Juice for free.
Terms and conditions apply.
Lichfield Food Festival Bake Off
Lichfield Food Festival Bake Off - Home bakers are invited to enter -
Cakeydora, the Baking Academy based on Upper St John Street in Lichfield, is setting home bakers this a new challenge to bake a strawberries and cream festival gateau at home following Cakeydora's recipe.
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