The Feast Cafe

Upcoming events at The Feast Cafe

Food & Drink

IFST Food Science Discovery Day

Wednesday 10 June, 10am-4pm In partnership with the Food Museum, the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) presents the third IFST Food Science Discovery Day in Abbot’s Hall Barn. This event offers a unique opportunity to explore the food and beverage industry behind the scenes. Designed to inspire the next generation, it highlights the role of food science in shaping the industry and the diverse career opportunities available. What to Expect Interactive Exhibits – Discover how food is made and meet professionals from leading food and drink manufacturers. Expert Discussions – Engage with industry specialists on key topics such as sustainability, environmental impact, food safety, and healthy eating. Live Demonstrations – Learn first hand how scientific knowledge is applied to solve real-world challenges in the food industry. Tasting Opportunities – Sample a variety of food products while learning about the science behind them. Career Insights – Explore pathways into food science and gain valuable advice from industry professionals.

Wed 10 Jun11:00The Feast Cafe

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Community

Around £25

The Pudding and Pie Club

The Pudding and Pie Club | Third Thursday of the month, 18 June, 6pm–8pm Learn to cook a selection old-school puddings and pies under the supervision of the Food Museum’s resident chefs. Taking place in our Demonstration Kitchen, surrounded by our impactful School Dinners exhibition, this series of monthly workshops will teach you classic techniques in good company. £25 adults, £15 members. Ages 14+ Why not check out some of the delicious puddings we created in Summer 2025!

Thu 18 Jun19:00The Feast Cafe

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Children & FamilyFestivals & Events

Around £110

East Anglian Storytelling Festival

East Anglian Storytelling Festival 2026 Friday 19 June–Sunday 21 June Enter a world of stories! From travellers and farmers to giants and dragons, the spaces of the Food Museum come alive as we celebrate the land through stories. Discover some of the Museum’s hidden histories and join story walks through the trees and meadows. Enjoy late-night bat walks and even late-night horror, with daytime fun including hands-on workshops, puppets and treasure trails for children, plus music and dance. Craft stalls, open mics, and story rounds by the fire mean everyone can get involved. From music and traditional dance to interactive family sessions and tales from local communities, there’s something for everyone. What’s in store? Experience the magic of skilled national and regional storytellers Take part in ceilidhs, story rounds, and exciting interactive activities Listen to live music from talented musicians and watch engaging performance and dance from local communities Enjoy evening tales tailored for grownups, with daytime programmes perfect for families Journey around the museum’s historic buildings to find the stories and storytellers hidden inside them Camp in the spacious grounds, offering a unique opportunity to stay on-site and connect with nature For more information about the festival, head to the East Anglian Storytelling Festival’s website here.

Fri 19 JunThe Feast Cafe

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Free! (worth double-checking)

Community

Jubilant! 2026

Festival Friday Celebration: 19 June, 12pm, Stowmarket Market Place. Mini Festival continues until end of day Friday, 26 June. Jubilant! is a free one-week mini festival in Stowmarket celebrating the creativity of local children and young people, led by the Stowmarket Culture Group. Each year, local schools collaborate with professional artists to create original works responding to a theme — and this year, it’s Revolution. From photography to theatre performances, expect bold and imaginative projects made by young people across ten schools. Their work will be exhibited in cultural venues around town including the John Peel Centre, Fox Yard Studio, the Food Museum, the Regal, and more. This year we’re working with Amy Wyllie, Anna Lukala, Becca Gibbs, Dan Sedgwick, Danny Braverman, Frankie Rose, Jo Breeze from East Anglian Traditional Music Trust, Joanna Pink, Kate Horn and Sadie Windscheffel-Clarke. Did you participate in Jubilant? Find your work at these venues: Wood Ley at Stowmarket Library Stowupland High at Modece Architects Woolpit Primary at Fox Yard Studios Combs Ford Primary at Food Museum – Farm Barn Debenham High at The Regal Grace Cook Primary at The Mix Chilton Primary at Red Gables Abbot’s Hall Primary at John Peel Centre Stowmarket High at the Food Museum – Abbot’s Hall

Fri 19 JunThe Feast Cafe

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Community

Around £12

Food for Thought Talks

Food for Thought – The talk series about what we eat Doors open from 6.30pm, talks will run 7pm-8pm. The Food Museum presents the third series of Food for Thought, running alongside its School Dinners exhibition. This series takes a closer look at the history, evolution and lived experience of school food. Featuring dinner ladies and campaigners, each talk explores how school dinners came to be, the forces that shaped them, and what their story reveals about broader attitudes to children, nutrition and public life. £12 – talk Food for Thought Talks Jo Ralling, The Food Foundation: Changing Food, Changing Lives Thursday 25 June The Food Foundation has become one of the UK’s most influential voices on children’s nutrition, food insecurity and the affordability of healthy diets. In this talk, Jo Ralling will discuss the organisation’s evidence-based approach to driving policy change – from monitoring the cost of the national food basket to advocating for fairer food systems. Central to the conversation is the Foundation’s landmark collaboration with Marcus Rashford, which transformed public support for expanding free school meals and triggered national attention on child hunger. We will examine how strategic campaigning can influence government action and what must happen next to secure long-term, systemic change. Jo is a Media and Campaign Executive with over 20 years of experience leading award-winning environmental, health, and poverty campaigns.

Thu 25 Jun19:30The Feast Cafe

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Festivals & Events

Around £4

29th Festival of Beer and Brewing

29th Festival of Beer and Brewing at the Food Museum, Stowmarket, Suffolk Thursday 2 -Sunday 5 July The Food Museum’s popular beer festival in partnership with CAMRA returns for another celebration of all things brewing, with the 29th Festival of Beer and Brewing from Thursday 2nd – Sunday 5 July Enjoy a range of delicious real ales, craft beers and ciders in the picturesque surroundings of the museum, including the stunning medieval barn where the main bar will be located. There’ll be food throughout the day and entertainment on offer every evening. Easily accessible on foot from Stowmarket town centre and via train from Bury St Edmunds, Norwich & Ipswich. For how to find us, click here. Dates and times Thursday 2 – 5-11pm Friday 3 – 12-11pm Saturday 4 – 11am-11pm Sunday 5 – 11am-4pm What’s on offer The line-up features a wide array of flavourful beers sourced from East Anglian breweries Food and entertainment Enjoy food and entertainment with your drinks every day from 2 – 5 July Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Live Music from 8pm Thursday – Joe Keeley Friday – JS and the Lockerbillies Saturday – Remedy Our own Feast Café will be providing a delicious range of homemade food, including dirty fries, chilli con carne and an array of cakes. There’ll also be brilliant local food trucks.

Thu 2 JulThe Feast Cafe

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Community

Cook Outdoors

Thursdays and Fridays throughout the school holidays 11am – 2pm Cook Outdoors! Start in our kitchen garden, harvesting fresh ingredients, then head to the wood-fired oven for hands-on outdoor cooking. Create seasonal favourites – summer salads, marinated grilled meats and veggies, flatbreads and vibrant dips – all made with what you’ve just picked. Suitable for ages 5+. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Looking for more activities in the Summer Holidays? Try Thrills and Grills

Thu 23 Jul12:00The Feast Cafe

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