Food & Drink at the 2026 Festival
Meals in the Marquee
Coming to this year’s Festival and want to book a pre-concert dinner?
Meals in the Marquee is back, offering an affordable two-course buffet-style pre-concert dinner before our evening concerts (Friday, Saturday and Sunday).
A gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan option is available each day, and all meals need to be booked and paid for in advance via our online ticket office. Book meals in advance via our online box office. Meals can also be booked in advance by calling the Box Office on 01636 330014.
We recommend that you arrive promptly at the start time to join the queue for the buffet (please note the times are slightly different for each day).
Seating is unreserved, around tables of 10. If you are coming in a large group and wish to sit together, please email us in advance at boxoffice@southwellmusicfestival.com
Please note that Festival Friends can book Meals in the Marquee during their Priority Booking periods. Public Booking opens on Monday 9 June.
What’s on the menu?
Friday 28 August, 5.45 – 6.45pm
Steak & Ale Pie or Creamy Mushroom & Leek pie (vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free)
served with Buttery Mash, Green Beans & Rich Onion Gravy
Eton Mess Pot Dessert
Saturday 29 August, 6.15 – 7.15pm
Chicken Stew or Sweet Potato & Mixed Bean Stew (vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free)
served with New Potatoes, Roasted Courgettes, Leeks & Peas
Chocolate Brownie Sundae Pot Dessert
Sunday 30 August, 6.15 – 7.15pm
Cottage Pie or Lentil & Root Vegetable Cottage Pie (vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free)
served with Steamed Greens & Maple & Thyme Roasted Chantenay Carrots
Vanilla Cheesecake Pot Dessert
Food & Drink during the day
Opens 11am Friday 28 August – Monday 31 August
Sandwich Selection ∙ Salad Selection ∙ Homemade Sweet Bakes
Pipers Crisps ∙ Fruit Pots
Cornish Pasties ∙ Sausage Rolls
Ice Cream Tubs
Pizza


