Think and Try, Before you Buy – a workshop to explore Fair Trade
This workshop will be informal and interactive, exploring what we can expect from a Fairtrade marked product, the 10 Principles of Fair Trade and what it means for Dundee being recognised as a Fairtrade Community.
Sustainable Cocktail Menu at Temple Lane
Dundee’s favourite contemporary bar hosts a weekend of cocktail specials to celebrate the Dundee Food Festival. Temple Lane is operated by local food hero and award winning Chef Dean Banks and been warmly adopted as one of the city’s most exciting new venues since opening in October 2023.
The Giant Seagulls
A pair of giant seagulls will roam the festival in search of food and joyful mischief.
Casa di Gelato Ice Cream Bike
Casa di Gelato will be at the festival with our range of our award-winning gelato and Vegan/Dairy free Ice cream.
Street Food and Drink
Come along for some delish street food treats from Heather Street Food, heavenly chicken shawarma from Troff On The Go, and slow cooked specialists Stag Bites the Hog. Then wash it all down with The Gin Bothy, who will also be with us over the weekend with a pop-up station in our shop!
Pollinator Playtime
At out Pollinator Play Activity Hubs in the Central Dundee and Broughty Ferry Libraries, we invite you to PLAY, Learn and Enjoy our fun activities which we hope will make you THINK about where a lot of your food comes from.
Spotlight on Community Food Growing
We will be showcasing the work of the Community Growing Spaces around the city. We are a vibrant network of growers who support and encourage each other to grow food and reduce food waste.
Live music from Demi McMahon
Demi McMahon is a colourful singer/songwriter from Dundee. Demi loves a hometown gig. Singing in the heart of the city centre she will perform upbeat well known songs and some of her own music for Dundee Food Festival.
West End Community Fridge 5th Birthday Celebration
Come and celebrate the 5th birthday of the West End Community Fridge!
We will be giving out surplus food from local supermarkets to reduce food waste; free of charge but donations are appreciated. Everyone is welcome, please bring a bag with you.
We will be making bird feeders, selling second hand cookbooks and will be joined by Faith In Community Dundee to chat about money saving tips when cooking. Learn more about Transition Dundee and the work we do to reduce food and clothing waste in Dundee as well as how to reduce food waste at home.
The Rolling Stove Street Food
The Rolling Stove is a family run street-food business. Expect fresh and delicious flavours with our freshly made Chicken Shawarma Wraps, Whipped Feta & Roasted Veggies Wraps and Steak Frites with our awesome homemade gremolata, served from our gorgeous converted vintage horse trailer.