40 T e Modern Family Travel, Days Out & Attractions


Promotional Content • Saturday 8th February 2025


The Big Eat returns! T


he Big Eat food festival returns


to Netley’s Royal Victoria Country Park on


24-26 May, after welcoming 28,000 attendees to last year’s event. Sponsored by family-owned


and award-winning motor group Snows Toyota,


this free-to-attend


Portsmouth Chilli & Gin Festival 2025


able mix of chilli, gin and live


Saturday delivers an unbeat- entertainment,


while P


ortsmouth Chilli and Gin Festival returns


refreshing spirits on 28-29 June 2025 at the historic Fort


Purbrook, Portsmouth, bringing an unforgettable weekend of fi ery fl avours,


and


top-tier entertainment. Founded by a passionate local team, this festival is a must for foodies and gin-lovers alike.


More info and tickets at chilliandginfestival.com


thebigeatfestival.co.uk


Sunday shakes things up with an exciting ‘Battle of the Bands’ competition, putting Portsmouth’s top musical talent in the spotlight. Whether you’re a spice fanatic, a gin connoisseur or just looking for a fantastic day out, this festival has something for everyone. Tickets are on sale now, starting from just £3.50 — don’t miss out.


event just outside Southampton celebrates local food and talent, with all profi ts supporting food banks in the area. Other sponsors include local businesses Jude’s Ice Cream and BeeBu. Chariya Khattiyot, the winner


of MasterChef 2023, will open the festival and off er eager foodies a chance to sample her delicious creations. Enjoy live music from two stages


Reader exclusive: save 10% off all


tickets with code CHILLIGIN10. Off er expires 31 May 2025


and entertainment for all ages including a silent disco, petting zoo and a dog show. More than 100 food and craft


vendors will also be battling it out for the coveted Hampshire Street Food Awards, with titles like ‘Best Burger’, ‘Best Pizza’ and many more. Come and taste Hampshire’s best


street food dishes and support local businesses — don’t miss T e Big Eat.


CHILLI GIN FESTIVAL AND


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