Diary dates
Summer is the season for socialising, so make sure your diary is packed full of dates to celebrate food and drink – and see where extra sales can be made!
INDUSTRY INSPIRATION
26th June
National Cream Tea Day
Nationwide
Join Rodda’s Clotted Cream and Tiptree as they host the nation’s largest cream tea gathering for this year’s National Cream Tea Day. The Cream Tea Society is calling on the Great British public to celebrate with a communal cream tea.
The Society also wants to encourage people to donate to a charity of their choice where possible. To date, the events has helped raised over £2m for charities across the UK.
creamteasociety.co.uk/national-cream-tea-day
16th – 17th Sept
lunch!
ExCeL London
lunch!, the definitive event for the café, coffee shop and food-to-go sector, returns to the capital. It offers unrivalled access to some of the biggest names and operators in the industry – and it’s completely free to attend.
The show will be co-located with The National Restaurant, Pub & Bar Show, London Drinks Exchange, Natural & Organic Food Show and Artisan Food & Drink Show.
lunchshow.co.uk
29th – 31st Aug
Hampton Court Palace Food Festival
Hampton Court Palace
Delight in discovering over 150 independent food and drink brands and producers. Graze on street food, sample tasty tipples, relax with a refreshing craft beer and stock up your kitchen with quality small-batch products.
Brand-new for 2026, you can also enjoy fascinating live cooking demonstrations from talented chefs. What's more, your ticket will give you access to the historic palace and stunning gardens.
hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/whats-on/hampton-court-palace-food-festival
Dates for your diary
JULY
12: Wimbledon Final
19: Ice Cream Sundae Day
19: World Cup Final
19: World Ice Cream Day
AUGUST
10-16: Afternoon Tea Week
15: Premier League season starts
22: World Plant-Based Milk Day
27: National Burger Day
31: Summer bank holiday
SEPTEMBER
1-30: Organic September
7-11: Zero Waste Week
21-4 Oct: Fairtrade Fortnight
25: World’s Biggest Coffee Morning
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