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Visitors to NewcastleGateshead will enjoy culinary delights at excellent foodie events throughout the year.
Take part in workshops and tasty events with experts at Blackfriars Restaurant in Newcastle or immerse yourself in the smells and flavours of a food festival.
Join Wylam Brewery at Palace of Arts in Exhibition Park for their famous Battle Of... events where punters are invited to taste some of the best food offerings from local restaurants and street food vendors to determine the champion - from burgers to Thai food, Indian curries to vegan fare, these popular food battles are a brilliant evening out.
Mark your significant occasions and seasonal events including Mothers' Day afternoon teas, Easter Sunday Lunches and Graduation celebrations at the top restaurants and bars across Newcastle and Gateshead.
Don't miss the epic Newcastle Restaurant Week which takes place in the heart of Newcastle twice a year and discover great deals at hundreds of city centre restaurants. Or try something a little more unique with wine tasting experiences at Victoria Tunnel in Ouseburn thanks to the experts at Hotel Du Vin.
Take a look at some of the upcoming events that you can get your chops round in NewcastleGateshead.
February 7th 2026 to November 28th 2026
Family
7 Feb 2026 to 28 Nov 2026
Wylam Brewery are back with their 2026 Food Battles - a series of exciting events...
July 21st 2026 to September 4th 2026
Family
21 Jul 2026 to 4 Sept 2026
Gateshead
Get ready for a summer of fun packed with free family-friendly events in Gateshead’s town...
July 31st 2026 to July 31st 2026
Foodie
31 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2026
Relax and roll on in to our convivial evening of sushi making. Our cookery school...
August 2nd 2026 to August 2nd 2026
Family
2 Aug 2026 to 2 Aug 2026
Gateshead
Head to Gateshead town centre to celebrate all things good grub.You can expect:Street food from...
August 3rd 2026 to August 9th 2026
Foodie
3 Aug 2026 to 9 Aug 2026
Newcastle City Centre
Indulge for less at some of Newcastle's best restaurants with NE1's Restaurant Week, which returns...
August 28th 2026 to August 29th 2026
Foodie
28 Aug 2026 to 29 Aug 2026
Newcastle City Centre
A true culinary competition, Battle Royale will showcase a mix of innovative food vendors competing...
October 23rd 2026 to October 24th 2026
Foodie
23 Oct 2026 to 24 Oct 2026
Newcastle City Centre
Wings, wings, and more wings! Lord of the Wings will feature vendors battling for the...
November 18th 2026 to November 18th 2026
Foodie
18 Nov 2026 to 18 Nov 2026
Back by popular demand for 2026, we are thrilled to welcome Walter Riddell, Keeper of...
November 19th 2026 to November 19th 2026
Foodie
19 Nov 2026 to 19 Nov 2026
Join us for Hinnies’ Beaujolais Nouveau Lunch, a celebration of France’s most popular “Vin de...
November 19th 2026 to November 19th 2026
Join us at Dobson &...
November 27th 2026 to November 28th 2026
Spice lovers, rejoice! Argie Bhaji...
July 23rd to July 23rd
August 29th to August 29th
August 30th to August 30th
September 3rd to September 3rd
September 10th to September 10th
October 10th to October 10th
November 7th to November 7th
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
Hanahana is a Japanese Teppanyaki restaurant situated on Bath Lane, close to Newcastle’s Chinatown. The...
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
Mannaza's professional and experienced Korean chefs prepare a wide range of dishes, specialising in Bulgogi...
Shopping
Heaton
Block & Bottle is a free range butchery and beer bottle shop located in the...
Food & Drink
Quayside
NewcastleGateshead Quayside welcomes a stunning new riverside Italian restaurant in collaboration with INNSiDE by Meliá...
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
Looking for one of the best burgers in Newcastle? Then make your way to Fat...
Food & Drink
Countryside
Hjem in Northumberland was awarded its first Michelin Star in 2021. Restaurant Hjem recognises that...
Food & Drink
Quayside
Occupying a fantastic site on Newcastle's Quayside, Gusto offers a dining experience based on high...
Food & Drink
Gateshead
Step into Italy, at Doppio Malto. Located in the corner of Metrocentre's food quarter in...
Foodie
Savour Turkish delicacies in the heart of the North East at Lezzet Turkish Restaurant. With...
August 28th 2026 to August 29th 2026
Foodie
28 Aug 2026 to 29 Aug 2026
Newcastle City Centre
A true culinary competition, Battle Royale will showcase a mix of innovative food vendors competing...
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
Starting off as a street food vendor, the ever popular Longhorns BBQ offering set up...
Shopping
Heaton
The Honey Tree is your "one stop" healthy food shop. Located in Heaton, Newcastle, the...
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