Baking Stars, Chefs, Street & Artisan Food, with lots of Family Fun – Thame Food Festival is Back!

16th July 2025

Thame Food Festival returns this September, promising a weekend packed with culinary magic, family fun, and foodie flair at Thame Showground. Taking place over the weekend of the 27th and 28th September 2025, the festival is gearing up to be its boldest yet.

Headlining the Big Cookery Stage this year is none other than Christian De Vries, last year’s Great British Bake-Off finalist, bringing his signature charm and baking brilliance to the festival. Joining him is fellow GBBO fan favourite - the cheeky Nelly, as well as a stellar lineup of TV talent including Steven Carter-Bailey, Dave Mooney, Eva Humphries, Suki Pantal, Forest Kwok, Matthew Samuels, and Mary Wyer – all well-loved faces from MasterChef.

Expect live demos, foodie inspiration, and plenty of behind-the-scenes stories from the UK's best-loved food shows.

What’s On at Thame Food Festival 2025?

With your entry ticket, enjoy access to a wide range of FREE interactive experiences across the festival site:

Artisan & Street Food Market - Sample a world of flavour, from vegan treats to global street food – a delicious bite for every appetite.
The Hawkstone Tasting Studio - Hosted by broadcaster Jane Rakison, this studio brings curated wine and Hawkstone beer tastings (from Jeremy Clarkson) to life throughout the weekend.
Live Music & Festival Bars - Relax and unwind with live music, the Hawkstone Bar, The Drunken Sailors, expertly mixed cocktails and local beers.
Kids’ Cookery Sessions with Mrs Bun the Baker - Little chefs can get hands-on with 45-minute sessions (ticketed separately at £10.50), including a chef’s hat, apron, and recipe book.
Family Fun Zone - Expect circus skills, bouncy castles, giant bubbles, tombola, face painting and more courtesy of Thomley’s Kids Activities.
The Dog Show - In partnership with Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, your pooch can strut their stuff and compete in fun categories.