Al fresco dining returns for Knutsford Food and Drink Festival

The gastronomic event on Saturday, August 13 celebrates the town’s hospitality and follows the success of last year’s inaugural al fresco dining weekends.

Taster sessions and masterclasses will be held in bars, restaurants, cafes and pubs.

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The Courthouse, Kuckoo, The Lost and Found, Evuna, Dexter & Jones and Detaljer will be running special events through the day.

Al fresco dining returns to Princess Street and Minshull Street on Friday, August 12, from 6pm to 10.30pm.

Diners will once again be able to eat and drink outside during the town's food and drink festival

A similar al fresco dining event in King Street on Saturday has been cancelled 'due to unforeseen circumstances'

A spokesman for Knutsford Town Council said: "A number of businesses which were to participate were unable to take part, some due to staffing.

"This then raised the costs which are shared by all the participants which meant that other businesses felt they couldn't participate." 

Tickets are still available for a special Taste Knutsford tour which provides a chance to sample the town’s unique foodie scene.

Live music will fill the quaint streets local artists perform whilst people roam round sampling the various flavours on offer.

A speciality food and drink market will be held inside St John’s Church on Church Hill from 11am to 5pm.

Two dozen artisan traders will offer a wide variety of tasty treats including pies, cheeses, cakes and sweet treats, and drinks ranging from freshly ground coffee to gin, rum and cocktails.

An outdoor street food market will be on Silk Mill Street from 12 noon to 7pm.

A feast of dishes from all over the world will include pizza, Thai specialities, southern BBQ and curries.

Local musicians will perform for seven hours to entertain diners

Dessert stalls will offer warm cookies, churros and crepes.

A selection of ales, lager, cocktails and alcohol free drinks will be available in bars and pubs.

Local musicians will perform seven hours of live gigs as visitors enjoy snacks and drink in the hot sunshine.

This is the music line-up at the outdoor market on Silk Mill Street:

12pm- Cobalt Tales

1pm - Megan Dixon Hood

2pm - Katie O'Malley

3pm - House Of Cain

4pm - Jack Woodward

5pm - The Black Sheep Band

6pm - Small Horse & The Plan

To book a place on the Taste Knutsford tour visit www.tasteknutsford.co.uk The official guide is available from shops across the town or visit www.knutsfordtowncouncil.gov.uk