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Good Food weekend

9-12 Oct 2026, The Runnymede on Thames

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  • Featuring Matt Tebbutt, Chris Bavin, Carmen O'Neal and Barney Desmazery
  • A weekend of live cooking demos, tastings, and hands-on culinary sessions
  • An adults-only break with spa access, activities and entertainment all included
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A foodie weekend for gastro lovers

Get ready for a delicious weekend away filled with great food, inspiring cooking, brilliant company and plenty to discover.

Meet some of the biggest names in food, pick up new skills in hands-on workshops, enjoy live cooking demonstrations and tastings, and settle in for evenings of live entertainment. From your first foodie treat to your final breakfast, this is a weekend designed to make every meal and moment memorable.

Love food festivals? Imagine one with a comfy bed, time to unwind and great entertainment thrown in. That’s exactly what this foodie weekend is all about.

WHAT'S INCLUDED SEE BREAKS

Good Food weekend at the The Runnymedes on Thames
Raise a glass to your weekend with expertly crafted cocktails.
Dine al fresco and soak up the beauty of a leisurely afternoon.
Fresh flavours, thoughtful details and moments worth savouring.
Seasonal flavours and beautifully prepared plates to savour throughout your break.
Elegant spaces, expertly poured drinks and the perfect setting to unwind together.
A tranquil stretch of the Thames framed by lush greenery and charming riverside architecture, capturing the serene beauty surrounding the hotel.
A chic riverside dining space featuring teal velvet seating, warm lighting, and refined table settings that invite guests to savour modern British cuisine in style.
Every meal is an opportunity to relax, indulge and enjoy
Set sail on a relaxing river boat trip and enjoy quality time together along the way.
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FOODIE SHOW IN SURREY

A weekend away, with so much included

A curated adults-only weekend of food, flavour and relaxation at The Runnymede on Thames, with a delicious programme of dining, entertainment and foodie experiences included in your booking price. Selected experiences marked with an * are available for an additional charge.

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Eat & drink

  • Delicious breakfast each morning
  • Three-course evening dinner each night
  • Chef-recommended specials and seasonal dishes
  • A Sunday morning food market featuring local producers, artisan food and drink
  • Cider and cheese tasting sessions *
  • Food and drink suppliers showcasing new products and flavours
  • Late-night food after the evening entertainment *
Green big egg

Meet & learn

  • Live cooking demonstrations with Matt Tebbutt, Chris Bavin and Good Food’s Barney Desmazery
  • Hands-on cooking skills workshops, including sourdough and knife skills *
  • Big Green Egg workshops and demonstrations *
  • Cocktail-making workshops with Carmen O’Neal *
  • Foodie challenges to put your knowledge to the test
  • Live Q&A sessions with our food experts
  • Meet the talent and hear their stories, tips and secrets
  • Plenty of recipes, ideas and inspiration to take home
  • Live cocktail making demonstrations with Carmen O'Neal
pete heat in a white suit

Live & social

  • Live music and entertainment throughout the weekend
  • DJs and live performers in the evening
  • Magician Pete Heat performing on both Saturday and Sunday
  • A mix of bands, musicians and performers across the whole weekend
  • Fun evening activities, including neon painting
  • Late-night drinks, food and good times
  • Chanson String Quartet performing on Saturday evening
  • Bob Barker Trio performing on Sunday evening
  • DJ DC Feelgood spinning the decks every night
The pool at The Runnymede on Thames

Relax & unwind

  • Time to relax between foodie experiences and activities
  • Access to the hotel’s spa, leisure and wellness facilities
  • Comfortable rooms and everything you need for a relaxing weekend away
  • Foodie bits in your room and throughout your stay
  • Plenty of time to explore, relax and enjoy the hotel at your own pace

BOOK YOUR FOODIE BREAK

 

Our guest experts

Get up close with some of the biggest names in food as they share their recipes, skills, stories and secrets throughout the weekend. From live cooking demonstrations and practical workshops to Q&As and hosted sessions, you'll have plenty of opportunities to see the talent in action and pick up inspiration to take home. Please note, guest experts will appear at selected times throughout the weekend and may not be present for the full duration of your break.

Matt Tebbutt

Matt Tebbutt

A graduate of Leiths School of Food and Wine, Matt honed his skills in some of London’s most prestigious kitchens, including Marco Pierre White’s Oak Room.

Chris Bavin

Chris Bavin

With over two decades of expertise in fresh produce, Chris is a renowned retail pioneer, broadcaster, and author of two hit cookbooks.

Carmen O'Neal

Carmen O'Neal

Known affectionately as “Cocktail Carmen,” she is an award-winning mixologist, flavour innovator, and founder of the sustainable, female-led distillery 58 and CO.

Barney Desmazery

Barney Desmazery

Beginning his career as a chef in top kitchens across London, France, and Australia, Barney is the longest-serving food editor for Good Food.

The Runnymede on Thames

The Runnymede on Thames

A taste of your Good Food weekend

Friday - Start your weekend with a warm welcome, foodie treats and a little something to discover in your room. Meet the Good Food team over pre-dinner drinks, enjoy a delicious evening meal and settle in for live music and entertainment.

Saturday - Start the day with breakfast before getting stuck into a packed programme of foodie experiences. Watch live cooking demonstrations, try your hand at cooking and cocktail-making workshops, enjoy tastings and meet the talent in an afternoon Q&A. Then it's time for dinner, live music and entertainment into the evening.

Sunday - Browse the Sunday food market and discover local producers before enjoying more live cooking, hands-on experiences and cocktails. Put your foodie knowledge to the test, then settle in for your final evening of great food, live entertainment and a few more surprises.

Monday - Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before heading home with a final foodie treat to take with you – and plenty of inspiration for your next meal.

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Up close with culinary talent

Up close with culinary talent

See your favourite food personalities in action and hear their tips, stories and secrets. Meet Matt Tebbutt, Chris Bavin, Barney Desmazery and Carmen O’Neal throughout the weekend.
Hands-on food experiences

Hands-on food experiences

Don't just watch, get involved. Try your hand at cooking and cocktail-making workshops, develop new skills and discover new flavours through tastings and foodie experiences.
A curated programme

A curated programme

From live cooking demonstrations and a Sunday food market to foodie quizzes, Q&As, live music and evening entertainment, we've packed the weekend with things to see, taste and do.
An effortless escape

An effortless escape

We've taken care of the details, so you can concentrate on enjoying yourself. Stay, dine, discover and be entertained all in one place, with plenty of time to relax in between.