Pub in the Park 2024: Everything you need to know about the foodie festival

Tom Kerridge’s festival Pub in the Park is back for another year, with a wealth of new chefs, restaurants and acts joining the line-up in 2024.

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With Pub in the Park Marlow and Chiswick and Reigate done and dusted for another year, the festival returns to St Albans from 6-8 September, bringing with it a weekend of culinary delights, live music and family fun.

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Which restaurants are at Pub in the Park 2024?

There are a host of exciting new restaurants popping up at Pub in the Park this year, with attendees able to indulge in dishes from The Abbey Inn by Tommy Banks, The Orange Public House, Hangfire BBQ, Temper, Riwaz by Atul Kochhar and DJ BBQ.

Of course, attendees can expect plenty of Pub in the Park favourites to make a return appearance, with Tom Kerridge’s two Michelin-starred The Hand & Flowers and Angela Hartnett’s Michelin-starred Cafe Murano back by popular demand.

Which chefs will be visiting Pub in the Park 2024?

Ever dreamed of meeting your chef idol? You might just be able to! This year brings a wealth of new chefs to Pub in the Park, including Mary Berry, Gennaro Contaldo, Sabrina Gidda, Becky Excell, David Lagonell, Emily Scott, Big Has, Tom and Robert Aikens, and Jeremy Chan.

Pulled pork burgers

But that’s not all! You’ll also have the chance to glimpse Jose Pizarro, Candice Brown, Simon Rimmer, Thom Bateman, Tom Brown and Atul Kochhar, who are all set to attend the festival this year.

Pub in the Park: What to expect

When you're not feasting on some of the best food in the country, there is a huge array of activities and entertainment to get involved with all weekend long. From live music to fire cooking, check out what else to expect at Pub in the Park 2024.

Incredible food and drink

Pub in the Park is renowned for its world class food and drink offering, with this year's line-up of pubs, restaurants and chefs serving up plenty more delicious fare in 2024. Although the specific menus on offer vary at each location, just a couple of examples of dishes you can expect to try include pork belly bite tacos from barbecue restaurant Temper (Chiswick), Tangra prawns from Riwaz by Atul Kocchar (Reigate) and tempura soft shell crab steam buns from Sticky Mango (St Albans).

food

Alongside their main menus, each restaurant will introduce an elevated dish - 'The Pub Special' - to showcase something a little extra to guests. Finally, each restaurant will also offer specially designed child-friendly options too, to cater for little ones and families.

Live music

Fantastic food is just half of the equation. Pub in the Park always promises an epic live music offering, and this year’s headline act is the one and only Van Morrison. Further acts confirmed to perform include Busted, McFly, Paloma Faith, Sam Ryder, Gabrielle and Olly Murs – but keep checking in as new acts get announced. There’s plenty more to come.

Music stage at pub in the park

Fire cooking

The trend for open fire cooking has taken off in recent years, and now you can experience some of the very best fire cooking at Pub in the Park. An all-new fire food restaurant will play host to specialist firepit chefs, including team members from Temper and Hangfire BBQ Smokehouse. It's about to get hot in here!

Smoky BBQ cooking

Spicy wings

Wing-lovers, rejoice! Chef Jack Blumenthal and the team from his Ginger Wings concept will be hosting their first ever Wing Rave, with an epic DJ line-up blasting tunes all weekend, while serving up some seriously tasty wings.

Foodie chats

Sunday Brunch star Simon Rimmer is set to launch his touring music and food podcast: Pod in the Park. The series will see the chef chat to foodie friends such as Tom Kerridge, Angela Hartnett and Andi Oliver about all things food, drink and pubs.

Kids’ activities

The afternoon sessions at Pub in the Park are all about chilling with the family, and there are plenty of activities for little ones to get involved with, including games, rides and a lively funfair. Plus, every restaurant at the festival this year will be serving special kids dishes to tuck into!

Family fun at the festival