This is a sponsored article on behalf of Eat & Drink Festival.
Are you the sort of person who can't walk past a street food stall without nabbing a sample? Whose birthday gift wish list is entirely comprised of new kitchen gadgets? Who will veto every single social plan in favour of dinner at that great new Italian down your road? If so, you need to know about Eat & Drink Festival.
With masterclasses, live demos from a roster of renowned chefs, and street food galore, it's not much of an exaggeration to say that Eat & Drink Festival is foodie heaven.
From 22 March to 7 April, Olympia London is transformed into a gastronomic paradise. Sample the world's finest flavours at The Great Eat, a carefully curated showcase of the country's most celebrated street food visionaries. As you chow down, stop by The Busker Station where an eclectic line-up of live musicians will provide the soundtrack to your meal.
If you manage to tear yourself away from all that incredible nosh, you'll notice some familiar faces. TV personalities and celebrated chefs including Theo Randall, Aldo Zilli, and Rosemary Shrager cook up a storm on the Eat & Drink stage.
It's not just new-found culinary wisdom you'll be taking home with you: the 100+ vendors at the Artisan Producers Market are here to make sure you bring a slice of the Eat & Drink Festival experience back to your kitchen. So treat yourself to a fine chutney or a nice wedge of cheese while you're there.
All sounding like thirsty work? Fear not, there are plenty of places to whet your whistle, too. Have the mixologists from Mr Fogg's Gin Parlour and 1940s speakeasy Cahoots fix you a cocktail, or learn the tricks of the trade yourself in a mixology masterclass. Plus, don't miss BBC Saturday Kitchen presenter Olly Smith sharing his top wine and cocktail picks.
Tickets to the Eat & Drink Festival would ordinarily cost £14-£16 for adults, but Londonist readers don't have to pay a penny. That's right, we've bagged you lot free tickets. Just enter the code LONDONIST at checkout to claim complimentary entry.
What's more, as the festival is co-located with the Ideal Home Show, sponsored by Zoopla, you get two events for the price of one none. What could be better than that?
Eat & Drink Festival, 22 March-7 April 2019 at Olympia London. Click here, or enter the code LONDONIST at checkout to claim your free tickets.
