Taste of the Caribbean - Southend On-Sea - Priory Park
Taste of the Caribbean Food & Drink Festival
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Get tickets here to Europe's largest food & drink festival dedicated to Caribbean food in Priory Park!
Taste Of The Caribbean Food & Drink Festival is a celebration of different cultures and amazing cuisines. Aiming to bring together people of all backgrounds, ages, races and religions to enjoy and indulge in some of the most amazing food and drink in the world.
The event consists of multiple street food traders selling hot food, desserts, take home produce, cultural crafts as well as non food products.
Entertainment consists of live music, cooking demonstrations, eating competitions, funfair rides and activities for the children.
Enjoy the best of Caribbean music & culture in Essex
Experience the best of Caribbean beats! Catch amazing tribute bands with live music; you'll be grooving until your feet ache! Some of the amazing acts include:
- The Marley Experience - Bob Marley Tribute Band
- Ultimate 40 - UB40 Tribute Band
- The Reminisce Band - Reggae Classics & Anthem
The best Caribbean cuisine in Southend-On-Sea
Try as many different cuisines as you can handle! Taste of the Caribbean will feature over 25 of the UK's best restaurants and street food vendors, representing islands all over the Caribbean!
Over 50 variations of dishes including vegan options will be on sale!
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 Favourite Caribbean Dishes and more.
Entertainment & Special features
- Live Music Stage
- Eating Competitions
- Market Stalls
- Children's Area
- Arts & Crafts
- Puppet Shows
- Stilt Walkers
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!
Essex SS2 6ND
How To Find Us
By Car:
The quickest route from your location in Cardiff would be via the M4 and M25 highways, covering approximately 205 miles. Expect medium traffic congestion.
Alternatively, you can take the M4 and A13 route (about 214 miles) or the A40 and M25 route (about 229 miles).
By Train:
From Bexleyheath, it takes around 160 minutes by train. If you’re coming from Romford Market, the journey is approximately 65 minutes. Southend-on-Sea’s eyecatching bandstand hosts local musicians and bands throughout the summer, making it a great place to enjoy music while relaxing in the park.
- Food & Drink stalls
- Toilets
- Disabled Access
- Shopping
- Medical Tent
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