Visitors flock to Alnwick to enjoy the 'Taste of the North'

Hundreds of visitors flocked to Alnwick Market for the Taste of the North event over last weekend to see what they could find to tickle their taste buds.

Event chairman, Philip Angier said: “There was some hot stuff on sale from spicy sauces and fiery liqueurs to authentic Asian and Caribbean cuisine, game kebabs or freshly-made crepes.

“If you were too hot to do any more shopping, Crazy Neds bar or the ice cream van offered something refreshing to cool you down whilst you listened to the live music in Market Place.”

With support from Produced in Northumberland the event is designed as a celebration of Northumbrian produce, and of the talents of our food producers and crafts people.

“I thought the whole event was excellent and a credit to the town – well done. The atmosphere was lovely, the range of produce varied and interesting and the venison pies we bought absolutely delicious,” said one local resident attending the event.

Town councillor, Martin Swinbank said: “It was great to see such a fantastic turnout of both stallholders and the visiting public to support the event.”

Mel Corn, marketing and promotions officer, said: “We received some lovely feedback over the week-end as well as some helpful ideas as we plan for the autumn Food Festival.

“Thanks are due to the whole team.”