Foodies rejoice: Edinburgh Food Festival has returned at Assembly George Square Gardens today (Friday, July 22). It’s here for 10 days of chef demos, expert panels, cookery classes and workshops – and some incredible street food and market stalls.
The festival is open daily from 12pm in the gardens near the Meadows. Here are some of the best small businesses to look out for while you’re there.
9. Chick + Pea
Edinburgh-based Chick + Pea will be celebrating flavours from the Mediterranean and the Middle East from the bright blue van. Photo: Chick + Pea
10. Alandas Gelato
Alandas Gelato will be on site offering freshly prepared Scottish ice cream made here in Edinburgh. Photo: Chris Watt Photography
11. Pure Roasters Coffee
Pure Roasters Coffee makes ethically sourced small batch coffee, roasted here in Scotland. Photo: Pure Roasters Coffee
12. Sea Buckthorn Scotland
Sea Buckthorn Scotland is a social enterprise based in East Lothian which makes unique highly nutritious juice out of the foraged sea buckthorn berries, which are native to Scotland. Photo: Sea Buckthorn Scotland