It’s time to start making summer plans, and what better way to fill up your calendar as the weather gets warmer than by treating yourself to tickets for one of the UK’s most enticing food and drink festivals?

In recent years, the UK’s foodie tastemakers have well and truly embraced festival season with open arms, with swathes of big-name chefs and brilliant restaurants hitting the road to bring their best recipes to a venue near you. Expect tasting workshops, live demonstrations, book signings and, of course, a smattering of musical acts to get the party going.

Here are some of the best summer events to book now…

9 brilliant food and drink festivals to book this summer