Join the popular food and music festival, Pub in the Park, in St Albans for a weekend of delicious dishes, talented chefs, and live performances by top artists like Tinie Tempah and Olly Murs.
Pub in the Park St Albans: Food, Music, and Fun
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Hertfordshire's popular food and music festival, Pub in the Park, is back for another year, and this time it's heading to St Albans. Curated by celebrity chef Tom Kerridge, the festival promises an impressive lineup of talented chefs and restaurants serving up delicious dishes for attendees to enjoy.
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Taking place on the weekend of September 6th - 8th, Pub in the Park St Albans will be the final festival of the year, following successful events in Marlow, Chiswick, and Reigate throughout the summer. Alongside a stellar lineup of musical acts including Tinie Tempah, Scouting for Girls, Olly Murs, and Paloma Faith, the festival is renowned for its world-class food and beverage offerings.
Pubs, restaurants, and chefs from across the UK will be cooking up a range of small plates inspired by their personal career journeys and restaurants. And this year, each restaurant will introduce an elevated dish to their menu called the "Pub Special". These dishes will feature bold flavors and premium ingredients, showcasing the chefs' creativity and culinary skills.
Exciting Culinary Delights from Sticky Mango
One of the exciting additions to Pub in the Park St Albans is Sticky Mango, a pan-Asian restaurant with locations in London's Waterloo and Tower Bridge. Asian cuisine enthusiasts can indulge in dishes such as Tempura Soft Shell Crab Steam Bun with Asian slaw and spicy mayonnaise, Thai Spiced Cauliflower, and Lamb Massaman Curry. There are also child-friendly options like Malaysian Chicken Curry Puffs served with coriander and cumin yogurt and pickles.
Fine Dining with a Twist at Thompson St Albans
Local favorite Thompson St Albans, a Three AA Rosette restaurant, will also be showcasing their fine dining classics with a twist. Their Pub Special is a mouth-watering Lobster Dog served with spiced tomato salsa, compressed lettuce, and spicy lobster mayo. Other dishes on offer include Korean Fried Chicken, Sticky Baby Back Pork Ribs, and Posh Cheese Chips & Gravy.
Introducing Collision Course: A New Restaurant Concept
A brand new restaurant concept, Collision Course, by Sabrina Gidda and Thom Bateman, will be making its debut at Pub in the Park this year. Standout dishes from Collision Course include Ultimate Masala Ox Cheek Mac & Cheese with dill pickles, wild garlic, and beef fat crumb, and a Spicy Pork Sando with citrus slaw, pink pickles, and mango hot sauce.
Barbecue Feast at Pitmasters Bar
For barbecue enthusiasts, the Pitmasters Bar Ticket is a must-try. This ticket includes a British Afghan BBQ Feast prepared by Cue Point. The feast includes a Cue Point Platter with dishes like Jalapeño Brisket BBQ Glaze Slice, Oak Smoked Tamarind Chicken Wings, and Triple Cooked Potatoes. There's also a Cue Point Vegan Platter for non-meat eaters, featuring tasty alternatives like Sweet Corn Ribs and Burnt Chilli and Sumac Hispi Cabbage.
DJ BBQ: Adding Flavor and Fun to the Festival
Adding to the festival's vibrant atmosphere is DJ BBQ, who will be bringing his signature energy and live cooking demonstrations to Marlow and Reigate. Guests can enjoy his mouth-watering 21-hour Smoked Pulled Pork, DJBBQ Piggy Back Sliders, and a crispy Buffalo Cauliflower slider with celeriac remoulade.
Pub in the Park: A Celebration of Food, Music, and Fun
Pub in the Park, created by Tom Kerridge, celebrates the best of British pubs with delicious food, talented chefs, live music, and great company. Don't miss out on this fantastic event that promises a memorable experience for food and music lovers alike.