Food & Drink
Rochester Bites & Bottles: Christmas Edition
What’s Included At The Market:
100 + different types of food and drink to taste and sample freely.
A glass handed to you on entry — yours to use throughout the session.
A variety of wines, white, red, rose & fizz to discover and enjoy, from vineyards such as Yotes Court, Oast Wood Wine, and Silverhand Estate.
Brewed delights to enjoy from the likes of Margate’s very own Northdown Brewery.
Gin and spirit tastings from brilliant distillers such as Sussex’s Harley House Distillery.
Whiskies and more from the multi-award-winning Henstone Distillery (UK Distiller of the Year 2023).
Artisan cheeses, pastries, chocolates and more, from an array of food craftsfolk, including the incredible chocolatier N2 Sweet Lab.
A small select curated collected of artisan craft maker stalls.
Live acoustic music to set the festive mood.
Access to VIP Tasting & Talks in the Tasting Bar (for VIP ticket holders).
These events are brilliant fun — you’ll have a fabulous time!
Timings:
To stagger footfall and capacity, this tasting market is in 2 hour entry slots.
SESSION 1: 12.00AM - 2.00PM
SESSION 2: 2.00PM - 4.00PM
SESSION 3: 4.00PM - 6.00PM
The event finishes at 6PM
Why go?
It's so much fun. 100 + different types of food and drink including independent and artisan wine, whisky, gin, rum, vodka, beer, pale ale, bitter, chocolate, cheese, authentic soughdough bread, pastries and more to try. Endless sampling. Sip, savour and shop. It's a bustling and brilliant food and drink market.
Chat with passionate producers, hear their stories, and sample their delicious creations — out of the cold, and all under one festive roof. Whether you're having a fun afternoon getting slightly squiffy with your friends, discovering your new local favourite tiple, filling your Christmas table or finding the perfect foodie gift, this is your chance to support local and take home something truly special.
Your VIP ticket gives you exclusive access to intimate demonstrations and talks with Kent’s finest artisan producers in the Tasting Bar.
Session 1: Meet the incredible winemakers from Yotes Court.
Session 2: Indulge in the art of chocolate with the brilliant N2 Sweet Lab.
Session 3: Discover vineyard magic with the amazing Silverhand Estate.
Enjoy a close-up look at exceptional craftsmanship — taste, learn, and chat with passionate local creators. With limited spaces, each session offers a personal, behind-the-scenes experience of Kent’s rich artisan culture.
Where is it?
We’re excited to welcome you to the historic Rochester Corn Exchange, a breathtaking venue in the heart of this charming cathedral city. Just a short stroll from the High Street and Rochester Station, it offers easy access by both train and car.
We’ve chosen this iconic building for its stunning architecture, central location, and unique atmosphere — the perfect setting to make your experience truly special.
