A fun, self-guided family activity with a map and questions exploring the city, with a decorate your own Chocolate Bar or Chocolate Lolly destination.
Participants receive a map/guide leaflet that includes questions about participating businesses in the area, providing a unique and engaging way for families to explore the local chocolate scene, learning new things along the way, and picking up a couple of treats along the way.
The tour stops include Museum Gardens (Sat & Sun) and York Cocoa Works (Weekdays) where participants can take part in the Food Factory and decorating a chocolate bar* or chocolate lolly* to take home.
(*which is dependent on availability on the day)
You can either pre-book online once available or purchase your booklet at the information point.
Collection of the trail booklet is from the Information Point any day between 10am to 4pm, located on Parliament Street (opposite Costa).
Did you know that the York Food Festival is a not-for-profit organisation?
Any money generated (from trader fees to ticket sales) goes back into the festival to improve it year after year.
During the festivals we run this demonstration programme for all visitors to the festival to attend.
Please consider making a donation to support this programme and keep it running.
A self-guided walking trail around the city of York and an opportunity to try samples from some of the best York’s food scene by visiting a range of deli’s, restaurants and suppliers.
We have two Taste Trails for you to enjoy, East and West York.
Each trail features around 20 stops to sample the best of York’s food and drink scene as well as a tasting hub with more samples to enjoy.
These are this year’s participants are*: East Trail and West Trail
You will receive the map and guide linked above that outlines the various participating businesses, along with a schedule of when each business is open and offering samples.
The samples provided on the taste trail vary widely depending on the participating businesses, but may include small bites of food, such as cheeses, meats, breads, and desserts, as well as drinks, such as wine or beer.
*Please note that some samples will involve alcohol and therefore under 18s will not be able to participate with all of the stops on the trail. Some businesses are closed on specific days.
Overall, the Taste Trail is a fun and engaging way for visitors to sample a wide variety of local food and drink offerings and experience the unique flavours and culture of a particular York.
Tickets are limited to 100 per day – You can either pre-book online once available or purchase your booklet at the information point (while stocks last)
Collection of the trail booklet is from the Information Point any day between 10am to 4pm, located on Parliament Street (opposite Costa)
Did you know that the York Food Festival is a not-for-profit organisation?
Any money generated (from trader fees to ticket sales) goes back into the festival to improve it year after year.
During the festivals we run this demonstration programme for all visitors to the festival to attend.
Please consider making a donation to support this programme and keep it running.
A new addition to the Festival to celebrate the quality of York’s wine bars.
Pick up your booklet at the Information Point (Parliament Street, opposite Costa Coffee). Visit 3 of the participating venues and make a purchase to complete the trail.
Enter your details and leave this at your last stop for a chance to win a free 3 course meal for two at The Chopping Block
Embark on a flavorful journey through the heart of York, where you’ll explore the city’s rich culture and cuisine by visiting five of its unique independent spots.
A fantastic walk around the city centre of York, enjoying stories about its long history. We will visit five great independent eateries, all serving delicious food with great passion. Food that is all sourced locally and with influences from around the world and each carefully chosen tasting makes up part of the city’s vibrant food and drink scene.
The always popular Taste Trail tend to sell out on the Saturday, but DON’T WORRY!
We are running a supplementary trail to allow those who missed out another chance of some delicious samples. The Saturday Taste Trail is 6 Hubs across with the city offering a variety of samples from local and independent businesses close by!
The assize is taken from a medieval custom whereby the Sheriff would summon their people to visit the ale houses in the city and taste the ale to ensure it was palatable. Now a staple in the Civic charities fundraising calender this year will form part of the popular York Food Festival.
Assembling at the Mansion House in St Helen’s Square from 14:00 the Sheriff of York will make a proclamation to start the traditional event, they will be joined by York Mix, Owl Adventures, The Town Crier, York Guard and Waits before heading off on pre-selected routes around the city visiting ‘ale houses’. Medieval Attire is encouraged but not mandatory, however those in Medieval dress will receive 10% off their drinks on the trail.
This year each group will visit the Food Festivals main bar in the Entertainment Marquee where an additional proclamation will be given. To event will conclude at York Mansion House for a fish and chip supper in the Dining Room accompanied by a Brew York favourite.
The event is sponsored by York Food Festival, York Mix, The Potions Cauldron Group, Brew York and Mister Chippy.
Embark on a flavorful journey through the heart of York, where you’ll explore the city’s rich culture and cuisine by visiting five of its unique independent spots.
A fantastic walk around the city centre of York, enjoying stories about its long history. We will visit five great independent eateries, all serving delicious food with great passion. Food that is all sourced locally and with influences from around the world and each carefully chosen tasting makes up part of the city’s vibrant food and drink scene.
Discover an alternative, rich and sometimes dark history of York through it’s many historic pubs. Plus a bonus tasting session at St Crux of some local food samples.
York has a reputation for having a pub for everyday of the year. Find out about some of the oldest as well as the people and events associated with them. Inquests, riots, politics, plagues, religious influence, bizarre entertainments and strange auctions, York’s pub history provides a strong picture of the social life of the city.
Embark on a flavorful journey through the heart of York, where you’ll explore the city’s rich culture and cuisine by visiting five of its unique independent spots.
A fantastic walk around the city centre of York, enjoying stories about its long history. We will visit five great independent eateries, all serving delicious food with great passion. Food that is all sourced locally and with influences from around the world and each carefully chosen tasting makes up part of the city’s vibrant food and drink scene.
The always popular Taste Trail tend to sell out on the Saturday, but DON’T WORRY!
We are running a supplementary trail to allow those who missed out another chance of some delicious samples. The Saturday Taste Trail is 6 Hubs across with the city offering a variety of samples from local and independent businesses close by!
Step through the powder-blue gate into our beautiful Walled Garden Vineyard. Stroll through the vines while discovering the fascinating history of the Yorkshire Vineyard at Carlton Towers.
Your guided tour of our Vineyard will go through how it all began and the process of harvesting today. Afterwards, head into our Stables Tearoom overlooking the Vineyard, relax and enjoy a delicious fresh scone, cup of tea and a glass of fizz.
Embark on a flavorful journey through the heart of York, where you’ll explore the city’s rich culture and cuisine by visiting five of its unique independent spots.
A fantastic walk around the city centre of York, enjoying stories about its long history. We will visit five great independent eateries, all serving delicious food with great passion. Food that is all sourced locally and with influences from around the world and each carefully chosen tasting makes up part of the city’s vibrant food and drink scene.