A popular food and drink festival is returning this year with its most ambitious line-up yet.
The Looe Food and Drink Festival will take place on the East Looe Quayside on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
The free, one-day event celebrates Cornwall's culinary scene and will feature chef demonstrations, artisan traders, and live entertainment.
Curated by festival chef director Ben Palmer, the Chef’s Demonstration Stage on Buller Quay will host some of the South West’s most celebrated chefs.
Ben, of The Sardine Factory and YAMAS, said: "This is my home town and like everyone who is either from here, or who lives here, I know what an incredible location Looe is.
"This festival is an opportunity to celebrate not only the incredible food and drink culture we have here in Cornwall, but also the amazing community spirit that makes this town so special.
"We are incredibly excited about the chef line-up and all the brilliant local producers joining us this June."
The event will be hosted and compered by Ed Hughes and Sam Lyne, Sharp’s Beer Sommeliers.
Standout names include TV chef James Strawbridge, Jude Kereama of Kota and Kota Kai, Chris Eden of Watergate Bay, Stephane Delourme, previously Rick Stein's head chef, Nikos Oikonomopoulos of YAMAS, and Charlie Walters of Narla.
Full chef and programme details will be announced in the coming weeks.
Sponsored by Sharp’s, The Sardine Factory Restaurant, Cornish Collection, and Reach The Sea, the festival is organised by local volunteers.
The surrounding harbour and Buller Quay will be filled with artisan food stalls, street food, drinks producers, and entertainment.
Confirmed traders include Cornish Sea Salt, Cornish Cheese Company, Cornish Chillies, Cornish Gouda, Sarah’s Cake Shop, Crepe Cornwall, Big Pan Parties, and Mor Street Food.
Sharp’s Beer Sommelier Ed Hughes said: "Looe Food and Drink Festival has quickly become one of the highlights of the Cornish food calendar and we’re delighted to once again be supporting such a fantastic event.
"Bringing together talented chefs, passionate producers and great local drinks in such a stunning harbourside setting creates a brilliant atmosphere for everyone involved.
"We can’t wait to return to Buller Quay this summer."
Visitors are encouraged to make a weekend of the event and explore the wider Looe area.
