An all-new food festival is making its way to Temple Newsam this weekend and here’s everything you should know before you go.
Brand new for this year, The Temple Newsam Food Festival is happening this weekend and there’s plenty of activities and proper good grub for you to try out.
The festival offers you the chance to treat your tastebuds to some tantalising flavours while blessing your earbuds with a live performance or two at Temple Newsam, situated just on the outskirts of Leeds.
There will be complimentary festival programmes handed out as you enter the food festival which will keep you up to date with all the times for select activities.
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A themed trail will be running on the day titled the ‘Foodie Clue Quest Scavenger Hunt’ which takes you to each of the event’s main attractions.
You’ll also find stilt-walkers and roaming comedy making their way throughout the grounds on the day and you can also learn a new skill or two with axe throwing, circus workshops and more.
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In terms of that all-important food, there’s going to be over 28 different independent food vendors on hand to present your tastebuds with their flavours from all around the world.
Expect everything from carby goodness and street food servings to the ultimate rich and dreamy desserts, this food festival is one you won’t want to miss out on.
This foodie gathering aims to surpass the £151,000 landmark collectively raised for Mind charities across the north so far.
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If you’re able to, the festival is encouraging you to donate via an additional monetary contribution on top of your ticket sale or on-site during the event.
The Temple Newsam Food Festival is taking place across Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 August with remaining tickets and more information available HERE.
One of the city's best independents is expanding into a bigger premises.
Shokupan on Wellington Street is a proper little gem that food-lovers across Leeds will rave nonstop about if given the opportunity.
Husband and wife team Alan and Alison took inspiration from trips around the world to bring a taste of Japan to the city and over the past few years it's gained a loyal following.
They're famed for their delicious Japanese sandos made with pillow-like fluffy shokupan bread, stuffed with everything from crunchy chicken katsu and flavourful pork to fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
But it's not all just about sandwiches, they also serve rice bowls and katsu curries as well as small bites such as chicken karaage and octopus balls.
Their food is so bloody good, that they've had to find a better location and this time it's slap bang in the city centre on Central Road.
And they're joining brilliant company too, with the likes of House of Koko and Vinyl Grounds as neighbours.
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, Shokupan said: "You guessed right…we are moving to Central Road, LS1 6DE. We are nearly there…
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"All the building work is complete and now we are finishing off the decorating. You might also start to see some signage appearing over the next few days…It has been lovely seeing some of our customers dropping by to see us whilst we slowly lose our sanity.
"Powered on caffeine and determination! Not long to go before we can announce our opening date and welcome you through the doors."
We can't wait to check out the new space, keep an eye on their opening date here.
Cult favourite burger chain Burgerism is officially coming to Leeds this August
Clementine Hall
An award-winning burger chain is coming to one of Leeds' suburbs.
If you don't know Burgerism, then get to know.
The Manchester-based burger chain is known by many for its incredible smash patties and quick, reliable service.
Their concept is simple: good burgers made with quality ingredients and cooked fresh to order. Delicious.
And it's not just burgers, they've also got some great wings and fries available too with a range of homemade sauces on offer for dunking, drizzling and devouring. We're a particular fan of the buffalo wings with their garlic ranch dip.
The chain used to have a dark kitchen on the outskirts of the city where people could order via Deliveroo, however this closed down and since then there's been a Burgerism-shaped hole left in our foodie scene.
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Burgerism recently applied to move into a vacant shop unit in Meanwood at 605 Meanwood Road, seeking change-of-use planning permission for the former Papa Johns site which was previously only allowed to serve...well, pizzas.
And the plans have now been approved, which means Burgerism will officially be coming to Leeds. Hurray!
Burgerism's new takeaway will be walking distance from the The Meanwood Tavern, perfect for those looking for some post-pint burgers.
It will be strictly takeaway with no dine-in option available.
The brand-new Burgerism will employ 15 people from the local area with food being served between 11am and 11pm.
We'll keep you up to date as and when we find out more, but for now we're aware that Burgerism Leeds is set to open this August.
Thomas Melia -
12th August 2025 
