30th July 2024
Photography Credits: Niamh Ross Photography
The Taste North Food & Drink Festival are inviting producers and exhibitors to register interest in attending the 2024 event, due to take place in Wick on Sunday 3rd November.
The 2023 showcase of Highland food and drink attracted a footfall of over 1700 last November and has also been shortlisted in the ‘Outstanding Cultural Festival or Event’ category in this year’s Highlands and Islands Thistle Awards. Last year Taste North showcased over 40 food, drink and craft exhibitors, professional chef and cocktail demonstrations, family friendly activities, and a record number of entries for the Taste North Challenge for enthusiastic bakers of all ages.
Organised by Venture North, the Destination Management Organisation for Caithness and Sutherland, the festival provides a premium pre-Christmas opportunity for communities and visitors to gather and enjoy the wealth of Highland food and drink with a strong Love Local ethos.
Taste North has been in operation since 2015 and continues to be due to the generous support of many organisations in the region. Sponsors and funders to date for 2024 are RWE Camster and Stroupster Wind Farm Community Funds administered by Foundation Scotland, Dunrobin Castle, Mackays Hotel, Wick and Developing the Young Workforce – North Highland.
Cathy Earnshaw, Destination Strategy Manager for Venture North said, “The feedback we received from attendees and exhibitors was that Taste North 2023 was the “best one yet”. It is hard to describe the joy of the buzz and atmosphere for all the family on the day. We are planning even more for 2024 and a very special 10th anniversary event in 2025. We would love to work with more accommodation, experiences and hospitality providers interested in events or offers around Taste North, encouraging even more opportunities for visitors and locals to enjoy our region at quieter times of the year”.
To register interest as an exhibitor when applications open or for details on Taste North opportunities, please email info@venture-north.co.uk