The Riverside Food and Drink Festival, first launched in 2022, took place at the Wetherby Ings this weekend. There was a jam-packed schedule over two days, including live chef demos from local talent.
The fields of the Ings were full of street food from around the world, and guests also enjoyed artisan markets, live music, family-friendly entertainment and a comedy improv show.
Our photographer Steve Riding captured all the action from Saturday’s event.
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Alicia Kemp and Mike Rose, of AJK Entertainment, chatting to guests at the festival | Steve Riding
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A large crowd settled in to listen to the live music, which included big bands, Ibiza sax and an ABBA tribute band | Steve Riding
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Chef Greg Lewis, of Sykes House Farm, attracted a large audience for his cooking demonstration | Steve Riding
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Guests enjoy drinks from the independent bars, which served everything from fruit cocktails to an extensive range of local ales | Steve Riding
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The street food line-up included Eyup Thai, Greek Street Food, Birria Bandits, Pavs Dhaba and Yorkshire Crackling Hogroast | Steve Riding