Music Meets Menu: The Food Revolution at UK Festivals

From Sideline Snack to Centre Stage

Festivals used to be about muddy fields and mystery burgers. Now? It’s gourmet bao buns, kombucha tastings, and chef demos with Michelin-star swagger.

At The Big Feastival, you might catch Nile Rodgers, but you’ll also see Raymond Blanc cooking live. Foodies Festival, now spanning multiple cities, treats chefs like rockstars.

For audiences, the line-up is no longer just musical, it’s culinary.

Why Brands Should Take Notice

Food has become a cultural stage in its own right. For brands, this means:

• Dining spaces can double as immersive installations.

• Plates can become Instagram content.

• Menus can tell stories, not just fill bellies.

The Numbers

One in three UK festivalgoers now say food is as important as music when choosing which events to attend. That means your product could be the deciding factor in ticket sales.

The Clarva Take

If your brand isn’t thinking about food as a cultural connector, you’re missing where the action is.

Make your product sing, not just feed.

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References

• The Grocer. How Food & Drink Brands Come Together with Music Festivals. Available at: https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/analysis-and-features/how-food-and-drink-brands-come-together-with-music-festivals/703475.article

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