Inverness and Loch Ness Food and Drink Festival 2025
When is the Inverness and Loch Ness Food and Drink Festival?
Saturday, 22nd February – Saturday, 8th March 2025
Get ready to indulge your senses at the Inverness and Loch Ness Food and Drink Festival, a two-week celebration of exceptional flavours, unique culinary experiences, and unbeatable foodie offers! Whether you’re a local or planning your next trip, this festival is the perfect reason to visit and enjoy the vibrant food and drink scene of our stunning destination.
What to expect at the Inverness and Loch Ness Food and Drink Festival?
From mouth-watering restaurant deals to exclusive food experiences, there’s something for every palate. Highlights include the much-loved Shortbread Showdown and the exciting Taste of Inverness, showcasing the finest local talent and ingredients.
Don’t miss this opportunity to discover new tastes, enjoy incredible promotions, craft unique experiences to create stories worth sharing of your time in Inverness and Loch Ness.
Take a look below to plan your perfect foodie adventure—we can’t wait to welcome you to this delicious celebration!
Shortbread Showdown 2025
The Shortbread Showdown is returning for its 3rd bake! Supported by Williamsons food service, we are excited to find out who will take the crown for the 2025 best bake!
What you need to know....
Shortbread Showdown Grand Final
Saturday 8th March 10am - 2pm
Eden Court
If you want to enter your bake in the Inverness and Loch Ness shortlisting, find out all you need to know here!
Food and Drink Festival experiences
During the two weeks of the festival, you’ll have the chance to enjoy a variety of deals, exclusive tastings, special packages, and unique experiences at restaurants, bars, cafes, and venues across Inverness and Loch Ness.
The deals are starting to come in! Check them out now!
Taste Of Inverness
The much-anticipated return of 'Taste of Inverness' is here for its second year! This fantastic event is open to all and showcases the incredible local food and drink producers, suppliers, businesses, restaurants and experiences found in and around Inverness and Loch Ness.
Come and discover the region's larder —you might uncover something new or find the perfect treat to take home as a delicious reminder of Scotland and the Highlands.
Date for your diary...
Saturday 1st March
Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness 10am - 2pm
Taste of Inverness & Loch Ness Dinner
Friday 28th February
Kingsmills Hotel
A one-of-a-kind dining experience, celebrating the finest local producers from the Inverness & Loch Ness region. As part of the Food and Drink Festival you can experience this unique evening that offers the opportunity to indulge in exceptional food and drink. Perfect for food lovers, local producers, and anyone passionate about Highland flavours; this will be a true celebration of the region’s exceptional produce and vibrant community.
Hosted by MasterChef finalist Sarah Rankin the evening will be a beautiful mix of mouth watering dining and storytelling from our local producers throughout the meal.
Your perfect excuse for a Highland Getaway - Food, flavours, and fantastic deals
Ready for a getaway packed with incredible flavours and unforgettable experiences? The Food and Drink Festival is your ultimate reason to visit. With exclusive food deals, unique events, and local culinary treasures, it’s the perfect excuse to explore the Highlands.
And to make your trip even more appealing, we’ve got a range of accommodation offers coming your way. Stay a little longer, soak up the stunning scenery, and indulge in all the region has to offer—delicious food, warm hospitality, and unforgettable moments await you at the beginning of 2025!
Start planning your Highland foodie adventure today, stay tuned for the accommodation deals below or explore the incredible range of accommodation options already available to book.
If you are looking to take part in any of the events included in the Inverness and Loch Ness Food and Drink Festival, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch.