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Food & Drink at the 2026 Festival

April 23, 2026

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

Book online

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

Book online

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

Book online

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

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