Taste Of The Caribbean Food and Drink Festival Family Events

Join us at the Taste of the Caribbean Food and Drink Festival

Join us at the Taste of the Caribbean Food and Drink Festival, where cultures collide in a celebration of incredible flavours and vibrant traditions!
The UK's biggest food festival dedicated to Caribbean food returns bigger and better for another amazing family day of food, drink, cooking demonstrations, shopping and music

FREE ENTRY FOR UNDER 14s

This will be an unforgettable outdoor experience where you can purchase delicious cuisines from different islands of the CaribbeanBring your blankets and foldable chairs, spend the day with us, dance to reggae, the music of Motown, R and B classics, 80s, 90s and drink lots of rum punch

TRY AS MANY DIFFERENT CUISINES AS YOU CAN HANDLE
This event will feature some of the UK's best restaurants and street food traders, representing islands all over the Caribbean

Over 50 variations of dishes including vegan options will be on sale!

Jerk Chicken, Lamb and Pork, Ackee and Saltfish, Oxtail, Curry Chicken, Curry Goat, Brown Stew Chicken, Plantain, BBQ Chicken, Fried Chicken, Roti, A Variety of Fish, Fried Dumpling, Festivals, Lobster, Crab, Doubles, Rice and Peas, Vegan Versions of your Favourite Caribbean Dishes and more

LIVE MUSIC
THE MARLEY EXPERIENCE : Bob Marley and The Wailers Tribute Band
UB4D: UB40 Tribute Band
DEM BOYZ : The No1 Caribbean Party Band in the world from Barbados
Plus CARNIVAL STEEL PAN BANDS
HOSTED BY: KAT - MTV BASE
MUSIC BY: DJ CEESIX

COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS: Featuring celebrity and local chefs
CHEFS
RICHARD BLACKWOOD - Celebrity Master Chef and Eastenders

Plus more to be confirmed!

ENTERTAINMENT AND FEATURES
Live Music Stage
Eating Competitions
Market Stalls
Children's Area with free activities and games
Free Cooking Demonstrations

SHOPPING
Traders selling books, jewellery, cosmetics, clothes, sunglasses, kids toys, greeting cards plus more

CHILDREN: UNDER 14s FREE ENTRY
Free Activities and games
Funfair Rides
Bouncy Castles
Face Painting
Dessert and Sweet Stalls

FREE ACTIVITIES and ENTERTAINMENT
Story Telling
Circus Skills
Free activity areas
Arts and Crafts
Puppet Shows
Stilt Walkers

FACILITIES
Toilets
Medical Tent

BOOK TODAY AS TICKETS ARE LIMITED

- Please note, all tickets purchased are non refundable unless the event is postponed or cancelled
- Tickets do not include food, drink or funfair rides, this must be purchased separately
- No food or drink under any circumstances purchased outside of the event is permitted entry in to the venue, except sealed baby food for under 3s
- All activities including funfair rides and children activities are subject to weather conditions, no refunds will be given for the closure of any activities or rides due to predicted adverse weather
- All live performers and activities are subject to change, no refunds will be given for any changes to the advertised entertainment
- This event will follow any government rules and restrictions regarding covid-19 that are in place on the date of the actual eventNo refunds will be given for government enforced changes to event entry requirements
- No tickets required for under 14s

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Artists / Speakers: THE MARLEY EXPERIENCE : Bob Marley and The Wailers Tribute Band, UB4D: UB40 Tribute Band, DEM BOYZ : The No1 Caribbean Party Band in the world from Barbados, Plus CARNIVAL STEEL PAN BANDS, HOSTED BY: KAT - MTV BASE, MUSIC BY: DJ CEESIX

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Postcode: CO1
Distance from Old Heath Recreation Ground:
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Best Western The Rose

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Situated within a 14th-century coaching inn, the award-winning Best Western Rose and Crown Hotel is located just a 15 minutes walk from the centre of historic Colchester..

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Distance from Old Heath Recreation Ground:
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Brook Red Lion Hotel

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The Red Lion Hotel was built in 1465 and is in the centre of Colchester, Britains oldest recorded town. The historical building has original Tudor features, including wooden beams. The Red Lion Hotel is one of the oldest inns in the area.

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Distance from Old Heath Recreation Ground:
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The North Hill Hotel

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Colchesters North Hill Hotel provides luxurious bed and breakfast in Britains oldest town..

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Distance from Old Heath Recreation Ground:
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Riverside Hotel

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With free parking and free Wi-Fi, this Tudor building dates back to 1604 and is situated on the banks of the River Colne, close to Colchesters town centre and the railway station..

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Distance from Old Heath Recreation Ground:
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Globe Hotel

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This historic Grade II listed building dating back to 1700 is a 10 minute walk from the town centre and train station, and offers renovated, comfortable interiors..

Postcode: CO1 1RQ
Distance from Old Heath Recreation Ground:
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