You may remember back in 2013, the team behind Dine Birmingham hosted an event called Future Foodies at Hotel La Tour.
This year, the event was back in a slightly different format and new name; Birmingham Independent Food Fair.
Saying exactly what is on the tin, the event is a celebration of Birmingham's Independent food scene, something which I'm passionate about. There is an absolute wealth of independent restaurants, cafes, producers and suppliers in the city and it's surprising to many when they realise just how lucky we are to have so many great venues to choose from.
For a small entry fee, foodies were able to come in and try out 8 samples from any of the traders including food and drink. Once you've tried out some of the food on offer, you could purchase anything from bread to paella or chocolate from the stand of your choice.
Wandering around the Millennium Point venue, I tried out some fantastic food from Le Truc, Henley Chocolate, Kneals Chocolates, Don Diego and The Authentic Tapas group and there was plenty of choice.
I was lucky enough to be able to attend as a blogger and access the VIP area where Hotel La Tour had put on a champagne breakfast and canapes later on in the day. You may have even seen my tweet! The hospitality of the Hotel La Tour team was gracious, super friendly and extremely professional, definite 5 Star service! I also bumped into the beautiful Chloe from Gastonomic Gorman and had a quick snap as well as a chat.
I took my camera and tried to capture the atmosphere for you guys, hopefully you'll be able to see how busy it was and it only got busier as I came in pretty early. My favourite picture is of the loaves of bread from Peal and Stone. Like it?
Did any of you go the Birmingham Independent Food Fair? What did you think?
Big thank you to Ahmed from Dine Birmingham for having me :)
This year, the event was back in a slightly different format and new name; Birmingham Independent Food Fair.
Saying exactly what is on the tin, the event is a celebration of Birmingham's Independent food scene, something which I'm passionate about. There is an absolute wealth of independent restaurants, cafes, producers and suppliers in the city and it's surprising to many when they realise just how lucky we are to have so many great venues to choose from.
For a small entry fee, foodies were able to come in and try out 8 samples from any of the traders including food and drink. Once you've tried out some of the food on offer, you could purchase anything from bread to paella or chocolate from the stand of your choice.
Authentic Tapas Group Stand
Don Diego giant paella
Le Truc samples
Le Truc stand
My favourite sample - the Le Truc goats cheese with beetroot and caramelised nut brittle
Some of my favourite samples came from Le Truc, where I got to try out this amazing goats cheese popcorn. A piece of goats cheese, flavoured with some secret ingredients and served with beetreet, rocket and a caramelised nut brittle, I couldn't get enough of this! I also loved the chocolates, particularly the fruity truffle from Henley Chocolates and the fantastic wheat free South East Asian cuisine from Hibiscus Grove Food Co. I also had a chat with Alok from Soul Tree Wine and had a mini education in wine tasting which I really want to improve on!
Peel and Stone samples
Peel and Stone stand
Peel and Stone loaves - my favourite picture!
Squisito stand
Wandering around the Millennium Point venue, I tried out some fantastic food from Le Truc, Henley Chocolate, Kneals Chocolates, Don Diego and The Authentic Tapas group and there was plenty of choice.
BAKE cupcakes
BAKE Peanut Butter Cake - YUM
Henley Chocolates - Passionfruit flavour I think but gorgeous and fruity!
Henley Chocolates - Truffles
My tweet! Don't forget to follow me on Twitter
With Chloe from Gastronomic Gorman
Hotel La Tour VIP Area
Hotel La Tour VIP Area
Did any of you go the Birmingham Independent Food Fair? What did you think?
Big thank you to Ahmed from Dine Birmingham for having me :)
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