Flemingateโs monthly โFreshโ food event is going from strength to strength as Beverley shoppers show a healthy appetite for local produce.
Now firmly established, the regular food fair returns to Beverleyโs fast-growing retail and leisure destination on Sunday, August 13, promising some of the best produce the region has to offer.
Organised by Yorkshire Food Markets, the foodie roadshow comes to Flemingate every second Sunday of the month, hosting a wide variety of locally grown and produced food and drinks, ranging from artisan bakes; sweet treats; fruit-infused gin; gourmet dog biscuits; oysters and prosecco; and local cheeses.
Regular stallholder Steve Frankish, one of three directors of family-run Colemans Cider Company, from Kilham, near Driffield, said: โWeโve been to every Flemingate food event since it launched in April and weโre beginning to see an increase in regular customers coming back to enjoy more of our locally-produced cider each month.
โThe stallholders work together to promote each otherโs produce and itโs a really great atmosphere – which makes it a good experience for the customer. Our customers then tell their family and friends about us, so itโs good for Beverley and the wider community.โ
Another local producer, Rory Stone, owner of gourmet pop-up kitchen Spotted Cow, is attending the next Fresh food event for the first time. He said: โWeโre really looking forward to the event and we think itโs a great opportunity to celebrate local produce and culinary culture. The team at Spotted Cow are looking forward to providing some delicious dishes from our pop-up kitchen.โ
Graham Tait, Flemingate Centre Manager, said: โWeโre really pleased that people are enjoying our monthly food event. Itโs another opportunity for people to support local producers and complements Beverleyโs existing Wednesday and Saturday markets.โ
Andrew Riley, co-organiser of Yorkshire Food Markets, said: โWe are delighted with how itโs gone so far in Beverley, one of East Yorkshireโs most beautiful and historic towns.
โCustomers can browse, taste and buy savoury pies, artisan baking, cakes, fresh meats, seafood, local ciders, hot and cold street food and much more.
โThere could also be some more unusual products for sale on the day, so there is something for everyone!โ
The food event takes place on the second Sunday of every month, with the next one on Sunday, August 13, from 10am to 4pm.