When you think of Easter, chocolate eggs might be the first thing that comes to mind. While they’re definitely delicious, there are so many more tasty treats to explore, too. From hot cross buns and simnel cakes to a traditional roast, Easter is a fantastic time for foodies. If that’s you, read on to see four fantastic ways you can enjoy seasonal and other delicacies on your Easter holiday.
Broadstairs Easter Food Festival – Kent
The Broadstairs Easter Food Festival is held on Easter weekend each year, offering a haven for foodies that’s also free to enter and conveniently accessible from London!
At this festival in Kent, you can take part in workshops to learn new foodie skills or just watch demonstrations from the pros as they show off their masterwork. Of course, you can also browse delicious local foods at the market stalls and even buy a ticket to special events at local restaurants.
Easter events at York’s Chocolate Story – York
York’s Chocolate Story is one of the top-rated destinations in Yorkshire year-round, and it’s easy to see why. At this attraction, families can take a tour through the history of chocolate and how it became a speciality of the city – as well as doing a bit of chocolate tasting, too!
But there are also special Easter events at York’s Chocolate Story that are great for both kids and adults. You can try your hand at truffle rolling to create your own Easter mini-eggs, or take a masterclass focused on making Easter chocolate treats!
Local lamb or mutton at a top Welsh restaurant – Wales
Lamb is a classic Easter roast option, and Wales is a fantastic place to go for it. You’ve got a plethora of marvellous Welsh restaurants to choose from where you’ll get lamb, mutton and other ingredients from farms just nearby. For example, gourmands will love Gorse in Cardiff – Wales’s most recently Michelin-starred eatery. Or take a look at this listing of other top-tier restaurants in Wales. (Of course, menus vary based on availability, so check to see what’s on the menu before you go.)
Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Festival – Cheshire
If you’re looking to head out on a foodie trip on Easter weekend, Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Festival is a great choice. Located at Chester Racecourse, this festival is another held on Easter weekend.
This big event offers cooking classes for adults and kids, too. You can peruse more than 120 stalls offering food, drink and other items, or relax and watch demonstrations from expert chefs.
And while you’re in Cheshire for the weekend, why not stop by the Hawarden Estate Great Easter Show just 20 minutes away from the festival? The Easter Show at Hawarden Estate’s farm shop offers market stalls with food and drink as well as heaps of other fun, including fairground rides and a dog show.
Book your indulgent Easter staycation
The long Easter weekend is the perfect opportunity to plan a fun staycation with friends and family. But when you’ve got a marvellous day of enjoying Easter treats scheduled, you’ll want to make sure you’ve got an equally indulgent and relaxing place to rest in the evening.
At kate and tom’s, we specialise in luxurious and unique holiday homes across Wales and England. Our holiday cottages have swimming pools, hot tubs and other sumptuous features to ensure your staycation is truly special.
If you’re ready to get booking, or if you’ve got questions, just reach out to us at [email protected]. We’re here to help make your Easter getaway one to remember.
