Food & Drink

  1. 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…
  2. 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…
  3. 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…
  4. 1 Mar 2023
    afternoon tea on a table

    The perfect afternoon tea for mother’s day

    Leicester and Leicestershire have some amazing tearooms, cafes, restaurants and hotels offering traditional, alternative and luxury afternoon teas to make the perfect treat for your Mum on the 19 March. Afternoon tea is a uniquely British tradition it was invented right here in Leicestershire, at Belvoir Castle in fact! Anna Russell,…
  5. 13 Sep 2022
    Indian food on a platter

    Leicestershire’s award-winning food and drink

    From award-winning street food to Leicester City gin, Leicester and Leicestershire have a lot to offer food and drink lovers Our rich history is reflected in many of our local beers, wines and spirits, and some incredible food which has won national accolades. Awesome ales If you’re looking for an…
  6. 20 Aug 2022
    Afternoon tea in a dining area

    It’s time for afternoon tea

    Did you know that Leicestershire is the home of afternoon tea? In the 1840s, Anna Russell, the Duchess of Bedford, was visiting the 5th Duke of Rutland at Belvoir Castle when she found herself getting hungry. With Supper still hours away, she was presented with a selection of sandwiches and sweet…
  7. 15 Jul 2022
    A market stall selling cheese and meat

    Sustainable food and drink in Leicestershire

    Leicester is rightly famous for its food and drink. The city is a former UK Curry Capital and famous the world over for Walkers (Lays) crisps. Head outside the city boundaries and you’re in the home of Stilton cheese and traditional pork pies With locally produced and sustainable food becoming more…
  8. 31 Mar 2022
    a picnic basket

    The UK’s most diverse food and drink

    Home of the Rural Capital of Food and Drink and a former UK Curry Capital, Leicester and Leicestershire have it all for food and drink lovers! Our county is full of amazing places to eat and drink, with one of the UK’s most diverse offerings. Our food and drink selection…
  9. 24 Mar 2022
    people sat at an event

    Leicester Tourism Awards

    Two years to the day that the first COVID lockdown began, the Leicestershire Tourism industry gathered together at the Griffin Inn in Swithland to celebrate the resilience and creativity of businesses across the county. The event, hosted by Leicestershire Promotions, was held on Leicestershire Tourism Day (22 March), right in…