Rochester Bites & Bottles: Christmas Edition
Overview
(You may notice that we keep on changing the event main photo! We are just too excited and have too many photos to show off!)
-Watch the video, if you haven't already!!
Welcome to one giant tasting hall!
We are just thrilled to showcase the best of KENT. Think amazing independent and luxury wines, spirits, local beers, gourmet cheese, artisan chocolate, cake, snacks, and so much more in this brilliant food and drink exhibition. It's all the best things in life. Sample freely and explore. With 60+ artisan alcoholic drinks to try!
Bring your friends, sip, sample, and stock up on incredible goodies for the holidays. It's the perfect Christmas Saturday afternoon plan! Get out of the cold. Grab a glass. And have a great time exploring what's on offer. While getting a little bit tipsy!
- 100+ Tastes Included: Try everything from independent wines, spirits, and craft beer to gourmet cheese, chocolates, and cakes—it’s a self-guided adventure!
- Complimentary Glass: Receive your own tasting glass upon entry, which is yours to use throughout the market.
- Meet the Makers: Connect directly with passionate, independent producers.
- Sip, Sample & Shop: Keep on sampling. Stock up on fantastic bites and bottles for your Christmas table, find unique foodie gifts, and support local businesses.
Who, Where, and When
This bustling indoor tasting market is curated to be the most delicious part of your holiday prep.
- Who: Kent and London’s best artisan wine makers, distillers, brewers, cheesemakers, chocolatiers, and gourmet makers.
- Where: The magnificent and historic Queens Hall, Corn Exchange in Rochester.
- Crucial Timing: To ensure a comfortable experience, this market uses staggered entry slots. Please select your entry time when purchasing your ticket. Once inside, you are welcome to stay and enjoy the sampling and shopping until you are ready to leave.
🌟 UPGRADE TO VIP: Intimate Tasting & Talks
Elevate your experience with the VIP upgrade, giving you exclusive access to intimate demonstrations and talks inside a private Tasting Bar. Limited spaces—book your premium experience now!
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Highlights
- 6 hours
- ages 18+
- In person
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Location
The Corn Exchange
Northgate
The Precinct ME1 1LS United Kingdom
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