Paisley’s Food and Drink Festival returns this weekend, bringing a fantastic range of street food options, bars and free entertainment to the town centre.
Running on Friday 24 and Saturday 25 April, the free-to-attend event will take place in Abbey Close and Bridge Street, supported by funding from EventScotland.
Renfrewshire’s Campaign for Real Ale branch will be back with its Beer Tent located on Bridge Street for visitors to sample ales and craft beers sourced from across Scotland.
Both Two Towns Down brewery and The Keg will have bar tents located on opposite ends of Abbey Close, with the latter also hosting a range of bands playing live music.
Offering a range of tipples for the grown-ups will be the ever-popular Fizzbuzz prosecco van, the Paisley GINstitute, the Little Margarita Truck, the Rum Shack, and Dark God Rum.
Amongst the sizeable street food offering – of over 50 traders – visitors can expect to see local favourites like Cone of Pakora, Hanstiens and The Big Slice alongside festival regulars like Dirty Bird Fried Chicken, Fries Guys, Pizza Geeks, Three Sisters Bake, the Wee Taqueria and Fat Flamingo.
The event programme has been expanded to include a Big Feed Foodie & Makers Market which will feature a range of artisan products.
Michael Semple from street pasta specialists Scarpetta said: “We’re really looking forward to being part of the Paisley Food and Drink Festival again this year.
“We came along last year and loved it – it’s a great event with a fun atmosphere and such a good mix of traders.
“It was an easy decision to come back as it’s always well supported and a great chance for us to get in front of a wider crowd. We’ll be serving our fresh pasta menu – our three most popular dishes: Italian Sausage Ragù, Mushroom & Sage Butter and Pomodoro – all made fresh and served up on the day. See you all there!”
Owner of The Crumbleologist, Alan McCurdy, said: “We’re absolutely buzzing to be joining Paisley Food and Drink Festival for the very first time – it’s one we’ve had our eye on for a while. The mix of incredible food, local talent, and a proper buzzing atmosphere makes it exactly the kind of event we want to be part of.
“If you’re coming along, expect the full Crumbleologist experience – warm, buttery crumble loaded with our signature fruit fillings and finished with hot custard that’ll warm your bones (because… Scotland).
“Everything we serve is completely gluten-free and mostly plant-based, so absolutely everyone can get stuck in. Paisley… we’re ready for you.”
The Scottish Alternative Music Awards (SAMA) Paisley Takeover will also take place this weekend with a number of acts performing for visitors on the Friday. The SAMA Paisley Takeover will extend into Saturday with several acts scheduled to play at The Bungalow and Paisley Arts Centre.
Paisley Food and Drink Festival will take place from 4pm-10pm on Friday 24 April and from 12pm – 9pm on Saturday 25 April.
