Food & Drink Festival at Papple Steading

Set within the beautiful surroundings of Papple Steading, Festival brings together artisan producers, chefs, makers, buyers and visitors for a weekend filled with delicious food, inspiring stories and unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re looking to discover new local producers, meet the makers, enjoy demonstrations and tastings, or simply spend a wonderful day out in East Lothian, Festival offers something for everyone.

Sunday 20th September – Market Day

Our opening day welcomes visitors to browse a carefully curated market featuring some of Scotland’s finest food and drink producers alongside artisan makers. Enjoy…

• Local food and drink producers
• Artisan shopping
• Chef demonstrations
• Tastings
• Live entertainment
• Family-friendly atmosphere
• Opportunities to meet the producers behind the products

It’s the perfect opportunity to discover the incredible food and drink that Scotland has to offer while enjoying a relaxed day in the beautiful countryside.

Monday 21 September – Trade & Buyer Day

Monday is dedicated to the food, drink, hospitality and tourism industries, welcoming:

• Retail buyers
• Wholesalers
• Farm shops and delicatessens
• Hotels, restaurants and cafés
• Tourism businesses
• Travel trade
• Destination organisations

The day focuses on creating valuable commercial connections between producers and buyers while showcasing the very best of Scottish food and drink.

Bookable experiences

Alongside the festival, visitors can enjoy a series of exclusive ticketed experiences hosted by some of East Lothian’s leading food and drink experts. Experiences include:

Beyond Port & Stilton with The Cheese Lady, Svetlana and Richard from L’Art du Vin

Discover unexpected and delicious food pairings while exploring how port can complement a range of artisan Scottish cheeses and local produce.

Company Bakery Masterclass

Go behind the scenes with the award-winning Company Bakery and discover the science and craft of fermentation, sourdough and artisan bread making through an engaging tasting and masterclass.

Glenkinchie Whisky Experience

Explore the flavours and heritage of one of Scotland’s renowned Lowland whiskies with a guided tasting showcasing Glenkinchie’s distinctive character.

Seilich Tea Blending Workshop with Dr Sally Gouldstone

Learn about Scottish botanicals while creating your own bespoke tea blend. This relaxing, hands-on experience explores flavour, aroma and the remarkable plants growing around us.

Additional demonstrations, talks and experiences may also be announced in the lead up to the festival.

How to book experiences

Please note: all ticketed workshops, masterclasses and experiences are managed directly by Papple Steading

To view the full programme, availability and book your place, please visit the Papple Steading website. https://papple.com/papple-events/

Stay updated!

More exhibitors, demonstrations, entertainment and guest speakers will be announced over the coming weeks.

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We look forward to welcoming you to Festival this September!