Taste of the Caribbean: Basingstoke War Memorial Park

Taste of the Caribbean Food & Drink Festival

Available to 30 August 2025

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Get tickets here to Europe's largest food & drink festival dedicated to Caribbean food in 2025!

Calling all foodie friends! Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the Caribbean at the Taste of the Caribbean Food & Drink Festival 2025. This engaging outdoor event is an an epicurean adventure like no other, and an epic celebration of authentic cuisine and entertainment from across the beautiful islands.

Discover a variety of culinary delights, from traditional jerk chicken and curry goat to delicious conch fritters and roti! Mouth watering right? 

Taste of the Caribbean highlights:

  • Live Music Stage: Enjoy rhythmic reggae and soca performances.
  • Children’s Activities: Keep your little ones occupied with face painting and funfair rides.
  • Culinary Workshops: Enhance your skills with expert-led workshops on Caribbean cooking techniques.
  • Tropical Beverages: Sample refreshing rum punch and other island-inspired drinks.

Epic cuisine:

Indulge in a diverse array of Caribbean cuisines featuring:

- Jerk Chicken - Lamb & Pork - Ackee & Saltfish - Oxtail - Curry Chicken - Curry Goat - Brown Stew Chicken - Plantain - BBQ Chicken - Fried Chicken - Roti - A Variety of Fish - Fried Dumpling - Festivals - Lobster - Crab - Doubles - Rice & Peas - Vegan Versions of Your Favorite Caribbean Dishes and more.

Enjoy live performances by renowned tribute bands:

  • The Marley Experience
  • UB4D
  • Dem Boyz
  • Caribbean Steel Pan Band

Shop like you're on the coast of Montego Bay

Explore over 45 amazing and authentic traders, selling everything from; Books, Jewelers, Cosmetics, Clothes, Sunglasses, Kids toys, Greeting cards plus more!

Whether you're looking for a gourmet experience or a family-friendly outing, this festival promises an unforgettable celebration of Caribbean culture. Get tickets now and have them delivered instantly via email and SMS!

Harold Jackson Terrace,
Hampshire RG21 3AE
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How To Find Us

By Bus:

Take Bus 2 or 731.
Alternatively, you can take the train. The nearest train stations are served by CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, and South Western Railway1.

By Train:

If you prefer the train, you can take one of the following routes:From Robin Hood Roundabout, Newbury (W Berks): It takes about 80 minutes.
From Goring-on-Thames, South Oxfordshire: It takes approximately 65 minutes.
From Brookwood Railway Station (BKO), Woking: The journey is around 53 minutes.
From Reading College, Reading: Expect a travel time of about 66 minutes.
From Friary Centre Bus Station Bay 19, Guildford: It’s approximately 58 minutes.
From Nuffield Health Newbury Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, Newbury (W Berks): The journey takes about 104 minutes.

  • Food & Drink stalls
  • Toilets
  • Disabled Access
  • Shopping
  • Medical Tent

There are no cash points on the event site, all traders will take card payments but we always advise attendees to bring some cash in case payment systems go down due to poor internet services.

Yes, dogs are welcome on a short leash.

Allergen information will be available from the traders on the day. Please make any allergies known to food traders before purchasing and they will be able to assist you.

The Taste of Caribbean have a huge selection of amazing traders selling delicious cuisines from around the Caribbean, so bringing food & drink on to the site is prohibited.

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