Southsea Food Festival returns this weekend for its 17th year, featuring more than 60 food and drink vendors across Southsea on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 July in this popular free event.
The festival, recognised as one of the South Coast’s premier food events, brings together local and regional producers, hot food vendors, family activities, and live acoustic performances. This year introduces the Kitchen Stage, where local chefs and restaurant owners will demonstrate their skills whilst sharing culinary tips and samples.
The weekend celebration spans Clarendon Road, Palmerston Road, Osborne Road, and Avenue De Caen throughout Southsea. Visitors can enjoy churros, takoyaki, ice cream, BBQ fare, local condiments, tea, wines, craft beers, and Portsmouth’s celebrated 5-year aged rum.
This festival champions local independent businesses whilst showcasing Portsmouth & Southsea’s vibrant culinary landscape.
Prepare for an exceptional foodie weekend!
The festival transforms Southsea across multiple streets including Palmerston, Clarendon and Osborne roads, plus the entire length of Avenue De Caen. Nation radio sponsors the event, which features diverse food options including vegetarian, vegan and pet-friendly choices.
Entertainment includes an acoustic stage highlighting local musicians organised by The Wedgewood Rooms, family activities, and the debut Kitchen Stage where local chefs and restaurateurs demonstrate their specialities.
More than 60 traders have confirmed their participation in this year’s festival.
Hampshire Farmers – Fresh, seasonal produce (Saturday only)
Love Southsea – Portsmouth makers’ showcase (Both days)
Local chefs and restaurateurs will provide live cooking demonstrations and discussions throughout both days.
Saturday 5 July
- 11am – Dolci Fizz
- 11:30am – Fries Love
- 12 noon – Daniel Nowland from Southsea Deli
- 12:30pm – Vince Noyce from Portsmouth Distillery
- 1:00pm – Jordan Thompson, owner and Head Chef at Smoke and Mirrors
- 2:00pm – Nadia Arab, co-author of cookery book The Road from Karachi
- 2:30pm – Stones Throw Kitchen
- 3:00pm – Pauline Macarons, maker of fine macarons
- 3:30pm – Local pubs with Solent Original Walks
Sunday 6 July
- 11:00am – Panormus pizza making
- 11:30am – The Drunken Barman
- 12:00pm – Nat Crutchfield, owner Natty’s Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year
- 12:30pm – Alexis Rendell from Tea Mountain talking Portsmouth Tea
- 1:00pm – Cooking steak canapés with Grate Catering
- 1:30pm – Community café at Spark Community Centre
- 2:00pm – Cameron, Head Chef at The Briny
- 2:30pm – The Bao Beast
- 3:00pm – Tracey Rashid, owner and cake maker from Essence of Cake
- 3:30pm – Coastguard Studio
Please check on the day for precise timings
Getting There
Walking, cycling or using public transport is recommended to avoid traffic congestion.
From outside Portsmouth: Use Portsmouth’s Park & Ride PR3 service to the D Day Story, Southsea, located adjacent to the festival site.
By train: Travel to Portsmouth & Southsea station, then walk through Southsea’s historic streets (20 minutes) or cycle (10 minutes).
By bus: £3 each way with First Bus on routes 1, 3 & 18 and Stagecoach route 23. Services available from Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth & Southsea and Cosham stations.
By car: Disabled parking available at the Pyramids car park, D Day Story car park, and Southsea Common car park.
Safety Information
Safety remains the top priority alongside exceptional food. The outdoor event takes place in the town centre and seafront green spaces.
The safety team continuously monitors weather conditions to ensure visitor and trader safety. Medical and welfare tents are positioned on the grass area near the Kitchen stage in Zone C Avenue De Caen.
Weather conditions appear changeable, so please Stay #WeatherAware.
