At More Tea, Vicar? we try to get around to as many food-related shows and events as possible. Here is a listing of what's on. We will be visiting each of these events and reporting back. Chef interviews, new trends and the latest cool gadgets.

MAY 2009

8-10 May - Real Food Festival - Earls Court, London

The Real Food Festival 2009, which will take place in London Earls Court 8-10 May 2009, will once again top the food event calendar as the must-attend event of the year Celebrating its second anniversary, the Real Food Festival, is much, much more than a food market. Packed with events for the whole family, including some very friendly livestock, it's also a chance to challenge your preconceptions about the food that you eat; to taste food as it really should be and to meet the people who grow, nurture and produce it. The Real Food Festival will clearly demonstrate how choosing food that is fresh, in season and produced with care not only tastes fantastic but it won't blow your budget either. Come to the Real Food Festival and we promise to change your eating habits forever. Highlights of this year’s show will include a Real Food Market, master chefs in action, hands-on workshops and passionate debate about the future of our food.

For more information visit http://www.realfoodfestival.co.uk

23-24 May - Ipswich Food and Drink Festival - Christchurch Park, Ipswich

For information visit The Ipswich Food and Drink Festival Website.

June 2009

10-14 June - BBC Summer Good Food Show - The NEC Birmingham

From 10-14 June at The NEC in Birmingham the BBC Summer Good Food Show will be bringing summer food to life for all its visitors. In an experience which includes opportunities to learn from celebrities and experts, taste fine dining menus from the celebrity chefs of tomorrow and sample and buy some of the best produce in the country, the show promises to be a true celebration of summer food and drink.

For information visit http://www.bbcgoodfoodshowsummer.com

18-21 June - Taste of London - Regent's Park, London

Gastronomy couldn't be more demoncratic this summer. Over 40 of the capital's hottest eating spots are descending on London's leafy Regent's Park for the world's greatest restaurant festival.

For information visit http://www.tastefestivals.com/london/

27-28 June - Colchester Food and Drink Festival - Lower Castle Park, Colchester

For information visit The Colchester Food and Drink Festival Website.

July 2009

9-12 July - Taste of Birmingham - Cannon Hill Park

Take a large helping of restaurants, a generous serving of local producers and add a huge dollop of entertainment – you’ve got the perfect ingredients for Taste of Birmingham 2009!

For information visit http://taste.visitbirmingham.com/