Chester-le-Eats 2024
Chester-le-Street
County Durham
DH3 3QR
Tel: +44 (0)191 387 2815
About
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!
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.
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 .
Family Zone:
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!
A blockbuster headline act takes to the stage at 1pm each day, right when the vibe hits peak fabulous.
Saturday 5th October lineup:
Jodie Fitzgibbon
HEADLINE BAND: Tall Shaves
Stephen Wilson
Jessie Dale
Sunday 6th October lineup:
Lewis Curry
HEADLINE BAND: The Belta Reivers
Sam Rea
Jamie Lee Harrison
Rock Choir
Book Tickets
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Opening Times
Season (5 Oct 2024 - 6 Oct 2024) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Saturday - Sunday | 11:00 | - 18:00 |
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