Chester-le-EATS: Food, Drink and Music Festival

Free Entry Food, Drink and Music Festival for All!

Hold onto your hats, food lovers! Chester-le-EATS is revving up for its third dazzling year and we’re inviting you to the grandest gastronomic gala of 2024. This year, we’re taking it up a notch—bigger, bolder, and bursting with more flavours that will have you begging for seconds! Durham Cricket is thrilled to welcome you on the 5th & 6th October for an unrivalled celebration of culinary excellence at Chester-le-EATS.

Crank up the nostalgia because we’re throwing it back to the electrifying 80s! Dive into a sensational mix of scrumptious eats, cool drinks, and fabulous live entertainment. Get ready to be swept off your feet by the finest local flavours from Chester-le-Street and the pulsing heart of the North East. Come join the feast and relish in a spectacle that tantalises all your senses. Let’s eat, drink, and be merry in style—Chester-le-EATS is the place to be this fall! 🎉🍴🎶

GATE 1, Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 3QR
11am – 6pm | October 5th and 6th
FREE ENTRY FOR ALL!

What to Expect:

Step into a world where excitement and nostalgia collide at the heart of County Durham, brought to you for FREE by Durham Cricket! Prepare for an unforgettable family adventure as our dramatic setting springs to life, bustling with a mouthwatering spread of foods, chilled drinks, and an eclectic mix of giftware stands.

Get ready for a flavour explosion with a global twist! Our signature food vans are rolling in, ready to delight every taste bud, whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, or a sweet tooth aficionado. Keep your eyes peeled for more electrifying updates as we roll out even grander plans for 2024, crafting an experience that’s set to outdo all your expectations!

New Experiences at Chester-le-EATS for 2024

Expanded EATS Emporium: Buckle up for a bigger, bolder EATS experience in 2024! Over the past two years, we’ve treated you to a fabulous selection of food, drinks, and retail in our indoor EATS emporium. Well, we’ve taken your feedback to heart and we’re going BIG this time around. We’re doubling the number of retail stands to give you more variety than ever before. And get ready for the debut of the Chester-le-Cafe, right at the heart of our expanded, grand indoor exhibition. Take a break, enjoy a cuppa, and revel in the plethora of delights before taking your treasures home.

The New Family Zone: At Chester-le-EATS, family is at the core of everything we do, and while we’ve nailed the adult entertainment with killer music, delectable drinks and gourmet hot food, this year, we haven’t forgotten about the kiddos. This year, we’re excited to introduce our new indoor active zone! Featuring our brand-new gym, we’ll be hosting fun and engaging active sessions designed to wear out even the most energetic little ones, ensuring a day full of fun. Step outside, and you’ll be welcomed into our enhanced family zone with an improved funfair, face painters, stilt walkers, and our beloved mascots, making it a truly magical family outing!

Hot Food & Retail

Get ready for a mouthwatering feast at Chester-le-EATS 2024! Check out our incredible lineup of confirmed suppliers below and embark on a culinary journey like no other. Click on any of the suppliers to explore and discover the wide range of offerings they have in store for you!

Stay tuned for more tantalising surprises! We have a whole host of exciting suppliers and vendors yet to be confirmed!

Family Zone at Chester-le-EATS

Active Family Zone by Everyone Active

We are thrilled to have Everyone Active as our headline sponsor, creating an amazing active family zone. This area will be brimming with freebies and activities, all free for children. Everyone Active is dedicated to promoting a healthy, active lifestyle, and they’ve designed an engaging space where kids can play, explore, and stay active. From sports challenges to interactive games, the active family zone promises endless fun and excitement for children of all ages.

Rides and Entertainment

In addition to the active family zone, we have an area full of rides and entertainment that will captivate and thrill. Featuring the iconic Jungle Bus, these rides operate on a pay-as-you-go basis, offering a variety of fun experiences. Plus, there’s even more to enjoy with face painting and glitter tattoos, adding an extra sparkle to your day.  With so many activities and attractions, the family zone at Chester-le-EATS is set to be a highlight for both kids and parents alike.

REfUSE & Sustainability

We’re thrilled to have REfUSE, a brilliant social enterprise from Chester-le-Street, joining us at Chester-le-EATS this year. REfUSE is dedicated to highlighting the true value of things, places, and people that are often overlooked or wasted. They rescue surplus food and transform it into delicious, nutritious meals while educating others on the importance of reducing food waste. At the festival, they’ll be bringing their fun and interactive smoothie bikes, where kids can pedal their way to a tasty treat! It’s a great way for little ones to learn about sustainability and the importance of caring for our planet—all while having a blast.

Entertainment Lineup

Get ready to rock, Chester-le-EATS style! 🎸 We’re teaming up again with Proper Mint Concerts to spice up your weekend with an epic parade of live local bands and musical acts. We’ve cranked up everything based on your enthusiastic feedback—more tunes, more fun!

Exciting news: we’ve not only stretched our festival hours from 11 AM to 6 PM but also dialled up the energy with a blockbuster headline act set to take the stage at 1 PM each day, right when the vibe hits peak fabulous. 🎤🕺

There are always opportunities to join our stella line-up so if you’re keen to perform, busk or have any other any entertainment idea’s don’t hesitate to reach out to us:

Tell Us About Your Entertainment

Contact Us

Thank you for exploring Chester-le-EATS! For any inquiries, whether about attending the festival or becoming a trader, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 0191 387 2815 or drop us an email at events@durhamcricket.co.uk. We’d love to hear from you!