Bolton Meals and Drink Pageant 2026 first take a look at the stalls


Stalls returned to Victoria Sq. and surrounding streets within the city centre, internet hosting every thing from pizzas and gourmand burgers to sweeter treats.

Not solely meals, however loads of merchandise for well being and wellbeing, equipment, and even visits from animal-based organisations like Canine Belief and Information Canine.

Kerry from Mr Murray’s Scotch Eggs (Picture: PHIL TAYLOR)

There’s mentioned to be slightly below 200 merchants exhibiting as much as Bolton for this busy weekend.

Kerry Inexperienced, stallholder at Mr Murray’s Scotch Eggs, mentioned: “I’m excited, I actually like this market, I’ve performed it final 12 months and it was busy. I did the Saturday final 12 months and it was packed, which I like.

“We at all times promote out, each market we do, older males love the Bury black pudding ones, the vegetarian ones at all times promote out first.

Cannot have it with out the music (Picture: PHIL TAYLOR)

“I hope it’s busy, convey it on.”

After all, it’s not Bolton with out Carrs Pasties, however alongside the stalls are Texas BBQ, Stefano’s Porchetta & Tiramisu, Greek St Fd by the Malaka Brothers, Renato’s Naples Road Meals, and Pepe Luis Paellas.

Joe Alty, behind the stall at Spoon Desserts from Liverpool, mentioned: “The competition brings us right here, my household has performed it earlier than, nevertheless it’s our first time right here. It seems actually good. It was arrange about 11 or 12 years in the past, in Liverpool.

Wiltshire Chilli Farm (Picture: PHIL TAYLOR)

“My favorite factor is the Nutella, however our greatest vendor is Kinderella.”

The meals competition is as tempting as ever, it’s vibrant, and certain to place a pound or two on giving your self the urge for food and price range.

Freshly Squeezed Fruit (Picture: PHIL TAYLOR)

And talking of price range, it’s not as costly as some would anticipate, with prices falling across the £10 ballpark for some meals.

We spoke to a household grabbing an entire wheel of cheese, they usually informed us it was their first time—seeming very impressed to date.

Beth Fox, a customer to the competition, mentioned: “I’ve by no means been to 1 earlier than, it’s my first time. We’ve acquired a great deal of baggage already.”

Harper Fox purchased cheese for her nanny (Picture: PHIL TAYLOR)

Harper Fox, her daughter, mentioned: “It’s good, the Highland Cow has been my favorite to date. I acquired this cheese for my nanny.”

The competition is a correct good journey for the household, and a should attempt for Boltonians.

Be certain that to observe together with our protection this weekend for extra demonstrations, and interviews with movie star cooks and much more.


Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Scroll to Top