Guildford Cheese and Chilli Festival

Guildford Cheese & Chilli Festival 2027 Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th July 2027 – Shalford Park, Guildford The Guildford Cheese & Chilli Festival is back for 2027! 🎉 Join us at Shalford Park for a fantastic summer weekend celebrating two of the nation’s favourite ingredients – cheese and chilli! Packed with amazing food, artisan producers, live entertainment and plenty of family fun, the Guildford Cheese & Chilli Festival has something for everyone – whether you’re a serious chilli lover, a cheese fanatic or simply looking for a great summer’s day out with family and friends. 🧀 Cheese, Cheese & More Cheese! Discover an incredible selection of artisan cheeses from talented producers, with plenty of opportunities to taste, sample and take home your favourites. From traditional classics to exciting and unusual flavours, cheese lovers will be spoilt for choice. 🌶 Turn Up the Heat If you like things a little hotter, explore a fantastic selection of chilli sauces, jams, chutneys, marinades and fiery creations. Whether you prefer a gentle kick or something seriously spicy, there’s a heat level for everyone. 🍔 Street Food & Fantastic Traders Come hungry! Enjoy a brilliant selection of street food alongside artisan food and drink producers, independent traders, crafts, gifts and plenty of unique products to discover throughout the festival. 🍳 Live Cooking Demonstrations Head over to our Cooking Theatre and watch our chefs in action, creating delicious dishes, sharing recipes and offering plenty of inspiration for cooking with cheese and chilli at home. 🔥 The Chilli Eating Competition Think you can handle the heat? Our legendary Chilli Eating Competition returns to Guildford! Enter if you dare or join the crowd and watch our brave contestants battle their way through increasingly fiery chillies. It’s always one of the highlights of the weekend! 🎡 Loads of Family Fun There’s plenty for younger festival-goers too, with free children’s activities, entertainment, games and performances throughout the weekend, helping to make the festival a great-value day out for the whole family. 🎶 Live Music & Entertainment Enjoy a packed programme of live music and entertainment throughout Saturday and Sunday. Grab some food and a drink, find a spot to relax and soak up the festival atmosphere. 🍺 Bars & Refreshments Wash down all that cheese and chilli with something refreshing from our festival bars, serving a great selection of beers, ciders and other drinks throughout the weekend. 🛍 Artisan Shopping There’s plenty to discover beyond the food, with independent traders offering handmade gifts, crafts, foodie treats and unique products you won’t necessarily find on the high street. 🌳 A Fantastic Setting at Shalford Park Set in the spacious surroundings of Shalford Park, the festival has plenty of room to eat, drink, explore and relax. It’s a fantastic setting for a summer weekend of food, entertainment and family fun just outside Guildford town centre. ❤️ A Great Day Out for Everyone The Guildford Cheese & Chilli Festival is about much more than cheese and chilli. It’s two days packed with great food, independent traders, live entertainment, family activities and plenty of fun. Join us at Shalford Park on Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th July 2027 – we can’t wait to welcome you back to Guildford! 🧀🌶️