Kokova Magazine

The North East's historical connection with the development of the railways is about to be celebrated in a unique fashion, as part of a major food festival. The Distinctly Delicious - Darlington Festival of Food is taking place from the 24th - 26th May 2014, with a full programme of imaginative and exciting activities. And the grand finale of the three day event will culminate in the Locomotion Cake Parade, recreating in cake the 32 carriages which were pulled on that world-first journey made by the Locomotion steam train back in 1825.

The world's premier rum festival, The RumFest, returns to the UK from Friday 10th to Sunday 12th October 2014, with a fresh look and a new venue - London's ILEC. Opening with Rum Experience On The Road and Boutique RumFest, the eighth annual The RumFest will showcase rums from around the world as well as the most premium blends on the market.

Master Chocolatier, Paul A Young has created an exclusive chocolate inspired Afternoon Tea at Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel. Launching on Monday 14th April in the Park Room, just in time for Easter, Paul A Young has creatively combined the finest chocolate with the elegance of Grosvenor House's traditional and award winning afternoon tea.

River Street Events are delighted to announce the launch of a new show exclusively dedicated to baking - the BBC Good Food Bakes & Cakes Show. Taking place from the 25th - 27th October 2014 at The Business Design Centre in Islington, the show will be the perfect place to indulge in a passion that has become increasingly popular in the last few years as millions of Brits say they enjoy baking at home.

VegfestUK are organisers of some of Europe's biggest veggie and vegan festivals. Created in Bristol in 2003 when Tim Barford, founder the UK's 1st hemp company Yaoh, had the idea of mixing the seriousness of veganism with a rock 'n' roll festival atmosphere. Vegfest events are a haven for people who want to mix with like-minded people, are curious about veggie lifestyles, or just want to eat all day and soak up the party atmosphere.

Torquay's free food festival, TorqEat, is set to take place from Saturday 3rd to Sunday 4th May 2014 from 10am until 6pm each day. Visit Torquay's vibrant Harbourside and Cary Gardens to join in on this taste explosion. Heading up the fantastic line up of chefs, Simon Hulstone, chef proprietor at Torquay''s Michelin starred restaurant The Elephant, will be impressing all with his talent for using local, seasonal produce to create hugely memorable flavours.