WHAT A GREAT DAY AT SUNDAY'S FIRST FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL AT BILLERICAY

 

More than one thousand folk turned up at the Billericay's Town Football club at Blunt's Wall Road on Sunday and it was a pleasure to join them as the place to be on a fabulous summer's day. Here we have Basildon mayor David Dadds sampling a little champagne, and we all enjoyed tasters of familiar and exotic food including lovely cheeses and tastes from around the world.  Lots to see and enjoy the entertainment, as well as meeting many old and new friends.  

some of our visitors who travelled to Essex

It's many years since I visited Billericay Town Football Club when interviewing some of the players and many things have changed for the better since my visit.

Inspired by the talented pop-up catering, food and drink companies – many that launched just before or during the pandemic – and in association with Billericay Town FC, it was a chance to show case some very local talent and support the community.

As well as over fifty stands including Field Of Cheese, Lava Spirits, The Big Bear Cider Mill, WrapStars, East Coast Chili Company, Hugo’s Pie & Mash, SW Bakery and Ami Mehta’s Private Dining Club, there were outside entertaining ideas from Victrees and PL Tresor with fabulous floral creations by Zoe Hockton of Mrs H’s Decorative Delights.

So lovely to meet Bradley Wheate, the first mixologist I have ever met - but so brilliant at mixing cocktails - and looked after the Festival visitors all day - another up and coming young Essex professional - check him out at www.mixologist.com 

 The whole event was organised by Abby and Jodi Knight whose guest Stella Ralfini, life coach and anti-aging guru and best selling author came along to talk to Abby and Jodi's guests.  Stella will be out forthcoming guest on PhoenixFM's Book Club programme in August.

Stella Ralfini

Our VIP visitor Borough of Basildon Mayor David Dadds JP mingled with the crowds and was introduced to many of the local businesses and the crowds enjoyed a dj, mini golf and a charity football match put on my Everyman.

Supporting the Billericay Food Bank and British Heart Foundation with a generous charity donation, everyone enjoyed the best day out this July. 

Co-organiser Abby Knight says: “We’ve been amazed at the brilliant talent that’s sprung up over the last year. Hospitality is really working hard to keep going and growing with creative twists of their food and drinks offering which we hoped we helped promote the event and we were so lucky the rain held off, too!”

For further information and additional images, please contact abby@abbyknight.co.uk or call 07917 003695

 Good also to see our Billericay Pastors supporting their foodbank and dedicated shop in Billericay High Street, British Heart Foundation and other charitable organisations.