EVENTS DIARY

The annual JAZZ festival starts today and this year's line up seems better than ever! Running from 1-6 May, the festival will have it's usual array of performers, musicians, singers and entertainment. Plus a pop up restaurant from Calcot Kitchens.

Cost: Ticket prices vary. Call the box office on 0844 880 8094.

Address: GL50 3PD

Telephone: 0844 880 8094

Take a journey of discovery to unveil the history and processes of making chocolate. Sasha Jenner & Carla Moulder will introduce the tastes from around the world, and guide students through the best flavour combinations. Learn professional techniques and prepare to get messy, as this workshop is hands on! Your work will be boxed up for you to take home. 9am - 1pm.

Cost: £150

Address: Hobbs House Bakery, Hatters Lane, Chipping Sodbury, Bristol BS37 6AA

Telephone: 01454 321 629

Email: admin@hobbshousebakery.co.uk

An Italian inspired supper club designed to amuse your bouche. BYO booze. £1 corkage fee which will go to support the Wallace and Gromit children's charity.

Cost: £30 a head

Address: 28 Upper Maudlin Street, BS2 8DJ Bristol, United Kingdom

Email: hello@bosh.biz

Join Tom Herbert, one of the Fabulous Baker Brothers, for a day-long master class to learn how to bake the perfect loaf. Digest the basics of bread making and foray deeper into the mysteries of the perfect loaf with sourdough and rye bread. The opportunity to select ingredients, mix, mould, prove and bake a variety of breads, from sourdough to soda, with direction and encouragement from Tom.

Cost: £245

Address: Hobbs House Bakery, Hatters Lane, Chipping Sodbury, Bristol BS37 6AA

Telephone: 01454 321 629

Email: admin@hobbshousebakery.co.uk

The fifth film in the series for Vegucate Bristol - promoting the plant-based lifestyle through screenings of life-altering documentary films on the subject. The evening begins at 6:30pm and ends at 10pm.

Cost: Free.

Address: The Polish Club, 50 St Paul's Rd, Bristol, BS8 1LP

Telephone: (+44) (0)7786850945

Email: vegucate.bristol@gmail.com

Being Human are celebrating the launch of their multi media label and in doing so will be holding a unique event. Hosted by Michael Salu, art director of the legendary Granta Books, the evening has been labelled 'The Feast of Art and Conversation'. Director of Being Human & artist Gaynor O'Flynn will be exhibiting her work titled 'The Artists Naked & Blurred' and will also be performing. From 7.30pm - 11pm there will be live music, food, debates & art readings.

Cost: £60

Address: 37 Lower Keyford, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4AR

Telephone: 07533 268848

Email: production@beinghuman.com

Grillstock will return to Bristol’s Harbourside on 11 and 12 May. The heart of the festival will see ‘King of the Grill’ – a huge two-day US-style ‘low and slow’ BBQ competition, with 24 teams battling it out over the smoky coals. Plus, there will be the usual music line-up of Americana Roots bands across two stages, the legendary chilli-eating competition, rib-eating competition and the informative and entertaining BBQ Academy. Guests can also wash down all the meat at one of the three bars, with some of the best craft beers form around the UK, aptly named Brewstock.

Cost: Weekend £15 Saturday £10 Sunday £7.50

Address: Bristol Harbourside

Help celebrate Love Food's 5th birthday at this gorgeous 17th-century National Trust property. Enjoy an array of street food, local ciders and wines and the resident Love Food cafe. Dogs are welcome.

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Address: Dyrham, near Bath, SN14 8ER

Telephone: 0117 937 2501

Email: lorna@lovefoodfestival.com

A huge market showcasing some superb local produce, a sizzling selection of street food, live music, and of course the well loved children's area which will focus on nature based activities.

Cost: Free entry.

Address: Dyrham, near Bath, SN14 8ER

Telephone: 0117 937 2501

Email: lorna@lovefoodfestival.com

Set in the stunning surrounds of Grittleton House, plant lovers and foodies are in for a real treat, with the chance to browse the many stalls selling plants from specialist nurseries, stunning accessories for your “room outside”, and delicious local artisan produce. Refreshments will be available. All proceeds and donations will be going to support Action Medical Research. 11am-4pm

Cost: £3 per person, £5 per family (Two adults and up to three children), £15 group discount ticket (Group being 10 adults)

Address: Grittleton House, Grittleton, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6AP

A unique opportunity to savour the delights of Billecart-Salmon Champagnes. John Atkinson will guide you through these wines, and you will sample a selection of Billecart Champagnes, which have been matched to a three course dinner created by Chris Staines. 7pm for a 7.30pm start

Cost: £55 per person

Address: 1 North Parade, Bath, Somerset BA1 1LF

Telephone: 01225 461603

Email: reception@abbeyhotelbath.co.uk

A nine-day food and drink festival in the market town of Devizes. Xanthe Clay, Joseph Croan and Chris Staines will headline the first full day of the festival and provide masterclasses. There will also be a Grand Market Fair with 40 exhibitors, lectures and presentations, events for children and baking competitions. Plus, during the festival, there will also be a range of pop-up restaurants and culinary evenings. 17-25 May.

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"Whether travelling around the world or just popping into town, the food we eat and where we eat it significantly affects the way we respond to our environment. This talk describes how to match your diet to your (internal & external) environment and stay bright-eyed and bushy-tailed wherever you go." Starts at 6.30pm

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Address: 9-11 Lower Redland Rd, Bristol, BS6 6TB

Telephone: 0117 973 1967

Email: enquiries@wild-oats.co.uk

For two weeks from 13-27 May 2013, Queen Square will host a spectacular “tipi village” that will house a fine dining restaurant for 100 people, a tapas cafe for 200, fully licensed bars, a live performance stage and an exhibition space.

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Address: Queen Square, Bristol

Telephone: 07842 784673

Email: Amelia@eatdrinkevents.co.uk

One of Europe's biggest vegetarian music and food festivals. 24-26 May. Happy Mondays to headline 25 May. Open Friday 5.30-11pm; Saturday 11am-6pm, 6.30pm-midnight; Sunday 11am-10pm

Cost: £2 adults, £1 kids Saturday daytime and whole of Sunday; £15 Friday evening; £25 Saturday evening

Address: The Ampitheatre and Waterfront Square, Bristol

The launch of the Local to Burnham Food Hall, The Great Burnham Brewing Competition, The Great Burnham Bake Off, an outdoor market in association with Somerset Farmers' Markets and a large demonstration theatre.

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Address: Burnham on Sea

Telephone: 07973 378735

Email: bosfoodfest@gmail.com