The Big Feastival 2024: Highlights Not To Miss

We’re coming to the end of festival season – but not before a few big hitters over the Bank Holiday weekend. Always a highlight on the summer calendar is The Big Feastival, the ultimate feel-good foodie event hosted at Blur bassist Alex James’ farm in the Cotswolds. Now in its 13th year, the festival is returning from 23 – 25 August 2024, complete with an exciting line-up of chefs and food spots, plus live music and more.

What To Do & Eat At The Big Feastival

Sample Street Food

Every year, the festival promises an appetizing line-up of street food hotspots. Highlights for 2024 include juicy patties from London favourite Black Bear Burger, pizza from Made of Dough, and crispy fried chicken from Brixton’s Other Side Fried. Renowned Argentinian steak restaurant Gaucho will also be in residence, alongside Greek hotspot Smashing Plates. For a dose of nutrition, there’s festival staple Wholefood Heaven, which returns with its winning buddha bowls. Plus, don’t miss Alex James’ Cheese Hub: a big party complete with guest DJs and all the cheese.

It’s not just about the savoury side though: you’ll find plenty to satisfy your sweet tooth too. Tuck into indulgent cookies from Blondies Kitchen, Belgian chocolate desserts from Chocofruit, and pastries from Project Doughnut. And of course the drinks will be flowing: enjoy G&Ts from Ramsbury Distillery, wine from Bordeaux Wine Bar, margaritas from Cafe Pacifico, frozen cocktails from Whimsical Forager, and much more.

Catch Chefs Live In Action

Chefs from all over the country will be flocking to the Cotswolds to host talks and demonstrations at the festival. Don’t miss:

• Simon Rogan at The Big Kitchen – Sunday, 2.30pm
• Sally Abe at The Fire Pit – Saturday
• Andi and Miquita Oliver at The Big Kitchen – Saturday, 4.30pm
• Romy Gill at The Big Kitchen – Friday, 4pm
• Max La Manna at The Big Kitchen – Saturday, 1.30pm

For the chance to get up close and personal with foodie figures, head to the Table Sessions area. Here you can take part in workshops like making your own courgette flowers with Daylesford Organic, and learn the importance of homegrown ingredients with kitchen gardener August Bernstein.

c. Jenna Foxton

Enjoy Live Entertainment

As well as its food and drink offering, The Big Feastival has an exciting music line-up. This year’s headliners are Becky Hill, Snow Patrol, and Ministry of Sound Classical, alongside a whole host of other artists spanning a variety of genres including Natasha Bedingfield, Jax Jones, Kate Nash and Ella Henderson.

Elsewhere, check out the Fools Delight Dining Experience, a new addition for 2024 offering a special dinner while you enjoy circus performances. Plus, catch thought-provoking talks and live podcasts at The Exchange, and pay a visit to the roller disco and vintage funfair. There’s lots for little festival-goers too, including kids disco yoga, crafts classes and circus school,

Woodland Spa

Finally, get a bit of R&R at the Woodland Spa, nestled between the trees, where you can relax in wood-fired hot tubs and saunas. Sign up to a one-hour session for a slice of respite amid all the festival chaos.

Find out more at thebigfeastival.com