Everything you need to know about the South Shields Proper Food Festival 2016
Thousands of people descended on the Proper Food Festival in 2014 and 2015 as the event proved a smash hit, and its set to be another success this year.
Here's what you need to know:
When is it on?
The Proper Food Festival runs from Saturday May 28 to Monday May 30, on from 10am to 5pm
Where does it take place?
Bents Park, South Shields
What will the weather be like?
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Sunday: There may be some sunshine, but it will be cloudy with wings, mist and drizzle.
Monday: Strong northerly winds, with rain later.
What's there?
Hot and cold takeaway food, from, drinks, snacks and treats to filling meals of all kinds.
Here's a list of the companies attending:
Monsieur Crepe
Traditional Sweet and Savoury French Crepes filled with mouth watering gorgeousness.
www.monsieurcrepe.co.ukNorthumberland Cheese
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www.northumberland-cheese.co.ukBoulevard
Using a smoking process utilised since 1883 in North Shields, Boulevard specialise in creating a unique range of smoked salts, peppercorns & garlic.
www.boulevardcuisine.co.ukKittie's Ginger Wine
Established in 2007 and is based in Blyth, Northumberland. This unique wine has been given a contemporary twist, using root ginger and natural ingredients.
kittysgingerwine.blogspot.co.ukKenspeckle
Our Artisan chocolateirs will be delighted to introduce you to our fantastic creations.let us tempt to our rich fire cracker truffles or our scrumptious dark chocolate and chilli fudges all hand made using local butter.
www.kenspeckle.co.ukSpicy Monkey
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www.spicymonkey.co.ukThe Cherry Tree Newcastle
A wide selection of award – winning chutneys, pickles, curds, jams, marmalades and several flavours of cheddar cheeses including the ever popular Scorcher Cheddar and Jalapeno cheddar.
www.cherrytreepreserves.co.ukGourmet Pie
The New Zealand Gourmet Pie Company along with Hot Stuff Chilli Co will be bringing the worlds hottest pie to the festival along with our usual suspects
www.gourmetpie.co.ukThe Brownie Bar
Gorgeously gooey rich chocolate brownies and white chococlate blondies in a variety of flavours. Of course we bring you our chilli brownie too!
www.browniebar.co.ukLottie McPhee's Cupcakes
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Hide AdLottie McPhees are based on Park View, Whitley Bay and offer a wide range of cupcake flavours and customised celebration cake
www.lottiemcpheescupcakes.comThe French Oven
We are an Independent Artisan Bakery, we believe quality and freshness are most important. Therefore baking takes place all day and night to offer you the best products. Items are made individually and by hand.
www.frenchoven.webs.comMr Vikki's
Indian Fusion Pickles, Chutneys and Chilli Sauces, Handmade in the Lake District. Winners of 56 Great Taste Awards. Come and try our delicious freshly made curry.
www.mrvikkis.co.ukCrazy Fred's
Crazy Fred's range varies from chilli chocolate, adictive chutney, award winning salsa through to one of the hottest sauces in the world..
www.crazy-freds.co.ukChipstix
The great way to eat your potato with a twist.
Deli Churros
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www.delichurros.co.ukUnited Sweets of America
We specialise in the sale of American confectionary and beverages not available en mass in the UK. These include world famous names such as; Hershey's Reece's, Wonka and Coca Cola. All your favourite candy with an American twist.
www.unitedsweetsofamericaltd.co.ukArtisan Baking Community
We believe in good food, REAL bread, co-operation, education and partnerships - creating a real, long term, ethical sustainable business.
Wiga Wagaa's Chillis
Wiga Wagaa Chilli’s is a fusion of African, Thai & Asian tastes. Home made in Shotley Bridge, County Durham, using traditional method of preparation, like pestle and mortar to grind some of the ingredients. Wiga Wagaa chillis are made to enhance your eating experience.
www.wigawagaa.comCupcake & Co
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www.cupcakeandco.co.ukPassion du Fromage
We are importers of high quality French cheese that we go and choose personally at the wholesale market of Paris in order to guarantee you the best there is to find. Depending on the time of year, we also have other fine French and European foods to enchant you.
www.tecfc.co.ukShaw Meats
Established for 14 years, we produce chilli based salamis and gluten free sausages. All made tradtionally we high pork content.
www.shawmeats.co.ukWildon Grange
A beautiful range of salad dressings and sauces, award-winning chutneys and addictive fruity balsamic vinegars. All are hand-made by Adam and ready to be tried.
www.wildongrange.co.ukGeordie Bakers
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www.geordiebakers.co.ukThe Northumbrian Farmhouse
Based in Northumberland and with a passion for local food, this mobile kitchen is the centre piece of many of the country's outdoor events. With innovative and bespoke menus which can be tailored to any event or budget and a stubborn refusal to compromise on taste or traceability.
www.northumbrianfarmhouse.co.ukGalloway Fudge
The Galloway Fudge Company is located in the beautiful Scottish countryside where our delicious Fudges, Traditional Scottish Tablet & Macaroon Bars and delightful fluffy Marshmallows are all freshly made in the kitchen of our home. Everything we make is certified Gluten Free.
www.gallowayfudge.comEarth & Fire Pizza
At Earth and Fire we produce delicious handmade pizza, freshly made to order, with a delicious range of toppings. Our pizzas are baked in our handmade, wood fired clay oven.
www.earthandfire.netPieroth
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www.pieroth.co.ukDurham Venison & Game
We are a small business based in New ton Aycliffe where we process all of our own game and speciality game sausages,burgers and game pies.
durhamvenisonandgame.co.ukPapa Ganoush Street Food
We are a father/son team with an equally strong passion to deliver Middle Eastern Street food to the people of Tyneside and beyond. Our food represents Levantine cuisine perfectly. Papa Ganoush' ethos is simple; Our food is non pretentious, exciting and fresh. Everything is cooked there and then, right down to the flatbreads made by hand and cooked right under the customers nose.
J R Jams
Jean has been making distinctive soft set jams, marmalades, curds and chutneys since 2002. They are freshly prepared by hand in small batches without preservatives or additives.
www.jrjams.co.ukThe Gift of Oil
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www.thegiftofoil.co.ukTynemouth Coffee Company
Tynemouth Coffee Company – Artisan Roastery & Coffee Cart. We specialise in providing a bespoke coffee service at festivals and events throughout the UK.
www.tynemouthcoffee.comOliver's
Oliver's is the place to find beautiful handcrafted wood products for your home. All of our products are stylish as well as being practical. As well as a wide range of serving boards and kitchen boards we will make any wooden product to your own specifications.
www.olivers.bizChirnells Farmhouse Kitchen
Scones, cakes, tea breads, biscuits and tray bakes all handmade with recipes passed down through generations using only the best local ingredients possible.
thechirnellsfarmhousekitchen.co.ukNorth Chocolates
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www.northchocolates.co.ukTokyo Kitchen
Tokyo Kitchen; delicious, fresh, authentic Japanese food. Bringing our pop up sushi bar with traditional and original sushi freshly rolled at the bar.
Castro
Sticky Sierra Nevada glazed pulled pork, cherry coke glazed shredded beef brisket, fresh 'slaws and a range of homemade hot sauces and ketchups. We love what we do!!!
Al's BBQ Shack
Fresh Piri Piri and Jerk chicken cooked on an authentic charcoal swing grill served in wraps, artisan rolls or as a meal with roasted pepper and bean cous cous.
www.alsbbqshack.co.ukLintz Hall Farm
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www.derwentvalleyfreerangeeggs.co.ukVallum Farm
A unique range of artisan breads, cakes and patisserie daily from baker Murray Rhind alongside treats and delicacies from the Vallum kitchen all produced using ingredients on site at Vallum where possible. Follow us on twitter @dkshopvallum for updates and specials on a daily basis.
www.vallumfarm.co.ukNorth Street Feast
North Street Feast creates a storm with their Stacked Brioche World Burger and Wrap ranges and uses locally sourced produce and ingredients from Award Winning Suppliers in the North East.
www.northstreetfeast.co.ukLacey's Cheese
Traditional and hand made cheese from Richmond North yorkshire
www.laceyscheese.co.ukFlavour Magic
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www.flavourmagic.comNorthumbrian Smokehouse
The only local smokehouse bringing you a wide range of smoked food products. From meats and cheese to pate's and of course black pudding.
northumbriansmokehouse.co.ukSpencerfield Spirit Company
Spencerfield Spirit Company is a family-owned drinks company based in Fife. Their flagship product Sheep Dip was developed in 1970, with its stablemate, Pig's Nose being launched three years later. Both award winning whiskies have recently been joined by the refreshingly indulgent Edinburgh Gins.
www.spencerfieldspirit.comMr Fitzpatrick's
Mr Fitzpatrick's Botanical Herbalists has been making cordial soft drinks for the people of Rossendale and the Lancashire regions since 1899.
www.mrfitzpatricks.comZapatista
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www.zapatistaburrito.comThe Gingerbread Mam
The Gingerbread Mam is a North East, artisan producer of all things ginger, from award winning puddings, to ginger pokey, ginger wine and beer. Everything is home made in the Gingerbread Mam's family kitchen.
www.gingerbreadmam.comLas Paelleras
Authentic Spanish street food cooked from scratch using responsibily sourced ingredients. Giant Paellas, Tapas & Snacks!
www.laspaelleras.comPrince of Pies
Proper pies with centuries old recipes from Prince of Pies.
twitter.com/PrinceOfPie_sNorthumberland Sausage Company
We are the Northumberland Sausage Company and we handmade sausages within the heart of Northumberland in a range of exciting flavours.
www.northumberlandsausagecompany.co.ukThe Brickyard Bakery
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Pamper Yourself
Garlic and ginger grater can be used for nut meg, chocolate and hard cheese. A must have for every foodie !!
www.pamperyourselfnow.co.ukToc Aromatherapy
Handcrafted organic soaps and skin care products - 100% pure and natural.
www.tocaromatherapy.co.ukFood For Thought
Shop for ALL-ROUND HEALTH. Many organic food and skin care products. Recommended supplements and organic bakery for Spelt bread and Artisan sourdough breads with no baker's yeast.
www.food-for-thought-uk.co.ukSmokin' Barbecue Co.
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www.smokinbarbecue.co.ukCarwinley Preserves
Homemade traditional jams and chutneys from homegrown/locally sourced produce with no artificial colourings or flavourings. Also range of chilli products and infused oils. Speciality lemon curd.
www.carwinleypreserves.co.ukFat Hippo Burger Bar
Forget greasy burger vans, The Fat Hippo Burger Bar brings our acclaimed gourmet burgers to the great outdoors. Our burgers are served straight off the grill with a selection of gourmet toppings and combos, homemade Veggie Burgers, Fries, sides, sauces and drinks. Come and join us for the good kind of gluttony that everyone enjoys!
www.fat-hippo.co.ukRiverford Organic Farms
We deliver organic veg, fruit, meat and more direct to your door.