Food & Drink

  1. 14 Dec 2023
    An artistic interpretation of leicester city centre

    2022 in review (Part one)

    How on earth is it nearly 2023 already? It only seems like yesterday that we were ringing in the New Year and looking forward to what 2022 had to offer and now here we are. It has been a crazy year, with so much happening in our city and county…
  2. 12 Dec 2023
    Download Festival stage with full fireworks shooting off behind and large crowd

    2023: This was the year that was (Part…

    How is it nearly 2024 already? This year seems to have absolutely whizzed by, and with the amount of things happening this year, it’s no surprise. We’ve had festivals, massive gigs, new campaigns and so much more, so in time honoured tradition we’re going to run down the ‘greatest hits’…
  3. 12 Dec 2023
    Giant green light up fingers on top of city centre building

    2023: This was the year that was (Part…

    So, it’s time for the second part of our countdown of 2023’s bester Leicester moments (sorry… so sorry). As if the first half of the year wasn’t busy enough, things kicked into overdrive for the second half of the year, with even more anniversaries and celebrations, more great food events,…
  4. 26 Sep 2023
    awards ceremony in leicester

    The Leicestershire Curry Awards winners

    Last night the crème de la crème of Leicester and Leicestershire’s Indian food scene gathered in Leicester’s Athena for the annual Leicestershire Curry Awards. This is the first year that the awards, set up by local businessman and journalist Romail Gulzaar, have expanded to include restaurants from across our county…
  5. 18 Aug 2023
    Statue in a field

    A luxury getaway in Leicestershire

    Visitors to Leicester and Leicestershire can escape the ordinary in one of the country’s most luxurious destinations – whether it’s unique entertainment, a high-class overnight stay or elegant food and drink, the city and county offer indulgent accommodation and extravagant experiences for the ultimate luxury getaway. Opera in the countryside…
  6. 14 Aug 2023
    Cheese sandwiches on display

    Afternoon tea Week influencer takeover

    Last week the UK celebrated Afternoon Tea Week! But what exactly is Afternoon tea? Well, it is one of the most British traditions that you can possibly find. It usually includes delicate pastries, little sandwiches, scones and cakes. And of course, the very best tea served in bone china. We…
  7. 29 Jun 2023
    A collage of images with food, drink and alcohol on display

    An event to give you food for thought

    Last week we hosted a special event at Stoughton Grange Farm Shop and Deli to celebrate our Taste the Place campaign and the Food For Thought element in particular. A location in demand We already know that Leicestershire is an incredibly popular place to visit, in 2022 there were 30.53 million…
  8. 16 May 2023
    A platter of food in a hotel reception

    Competition winner gives Leicester thumbs up

    Throughout the year we often offer some amazing competitions which allow winners to experience Leicester. Recently we welcomed the winner of our Christmas in Leicester competition, Craig Middleton, who talks about his experiences below. We were delighted to be informed that we had won this amazing prize on 12 Dec 2022, and collected the prize…
  9. 31 Mar 2023
    Leicester curry awards night with a crowd

    Leicester aims to be the Curry Capital, with…

    While Bradford is a multiple winner Curry Capital UK, Leicester has long been famed for not only the quality of its curry houses, but also the sheer variety of Indian cuisine on offer. Leicester isn’t a city where Tikka Masala is the order of the day. From the sweetshops of…