You don't have to buy a ticket to enjoy decent festival food – here are a few ideas for bringing the party home.
This weekend, my social media was flooded with swoon-worthy shots from the Ballymaloe Festival of Food in Ireland, one of my favourite events in the food world's social calendar. It's exceptional because of its range of stalls, personalities and demos, and because you also get a glimpse into the world of the ever-inspiring Allen family.
Weekends such as this are becoming more and more popular, and they're undoubtedly a fun and great way to try a range of cuisines, but you don't have to go to a food festival to enjoy decent festival food. Almost all festivals have great culinary offerings now – I've had some highly memorable meals at the likes of Glastonbury, End of the Road and Latitude. Forget living off kebabs and chips after a day dancing in a field; some of my highlights have been meals such as Tibetan momos, vegan thali with sweet chai and Goan fish curry. While there is no Glasto this year, there are plenty of other places to get your fix – you could even bring the party home.