Are you ready to celebrate Orkney's incredible larder this autumn?
The Orkney Food and Drink Festival on 20 and 21 September 2025 will showcase the outstanding wealth of products on offer within our islands.
Celebrity Chef James Martin will use the finest local food and drink in a series of cooking demonstrations during the festival. There will also be showstopping baking from Great British Bake Off 2023 champion Matty Edgell, and a special evening of delicious food from BBC MasterChef 2024 winner Brin Pirathapan.
Scroll down to find out more about our events and to book your tickets.
There will be demonstrations from talented local chefs, as well as food and drink experiences, tastings, and a host of other attractions, all with an Orkney flavour. Restaurants, cafes, and bars across Orkney will also be crafting special festival menus and deals throughout the weekend to keep your taste buds tingling. View all the offers below.
Book special events at the Orkney Food & Drink Festival
Highland Park Distillery
Special Experience Tour & Tasting
Join the team at Highland Park for a unique distillery experience only available at the Orkney Food & Drink Festival.
James Martin
Cooking Demonstrations with Q&A
Come and witness the culinary magic of the one and only James Martin at these cooking demonstrations.
Orkney Cheese
Cheddar Cheese Grading and Selection Session 1
Meet expert makers from Orkney Cheese and find out what makes a perfect cheese.
Orkney Cheese
Cheddar Cheese Grading and Selection Session 2
Meet expert makers from Orkney Cheese and find out what makes a perfect cheese.
Leigh Gould - Loki Seafood Shack
Cooking Demonstration
Watch local chef, Leigh Gould, showcase Orkney seafood at its best with a special cooking experience.
Scapa Distillery
Spirit of Scapa Tour & Tasting
Discover the unique character of Scapa whisky in a guided tasting experience, including a visit to the Noust tasting room.
J. Gow Rum
Tasting & Cocktail Masterclass
Enjoy an exclusive tasting of a brand-new rum and discover cocktail recipes using spirits from the distillery's range.
Orkney Gin Company
Sips, Stories, and Cocktail Masterclass
Join the Orkney Gin Company for a weekend of flavour, fun, and discovery, and plenty of special offers too.
Gary Nicolson - Box'd Orkney
Cooking Demonstration
Discover how Orkney MasterChef winner, Gary Nicolson, uses the best local ingredients to create some delicious dishes.
James Martin
Book Signing
Buy the latest James Martin cookbook and get your copy signed by the man himself.
Highland Park Distillery
Whisky Cocktail Masterclass
Discover tasting notes and mixology tips in a special exploration of two exceptional Highland Park whiskies.
Golden Slipper Brewing Company
A Taste of Seaweed
Explore unique flavours from beneath Orkney's waves with this innovative new producer.
Brin Pirathapan
An evening at The Storehouse Restaurant
Savour a special menu from BBC MasterChef winner, Brin Pirathapan.
The Orkney Distillery
Cocktail Masterclass
Craft some incredible cocktails with an Orcadian twist alongside the Orkney Distillery's expert bartenders.
Matty Edgell
Cooking Demonstration
Watch Matty Edgell, winner of the Great British Bake Off 2023, bring his signature mix of classic comfort and fresh flavour to the stage.
The Orkney Distillery
Gin-Making Experience
Explore the foundations of gin production, from botanicals and balance, to the distillation process itself, with the Orkney Distillery team.
Kirkness & Gorie
Wine Tasting
Join Orkney's wine experts for a guided tasting of quality wines and discover which dishes from the Orcadian larder to match them with.
Lara Hourie - The Orkney Dairy
Cooking Demonstration
Join Lara Hourie from The Orkney Dairy for a live baking demonstration focused on an Orkney favourite.
Cupcake Bake Off
Baking Competition
Watch as our Bake Off stars of the future showcase their skills.
A Taste of Orkney Food Vans
Fuel up during the Orkney Food & Drink Festival with some delicious dishes from local producers.
A Taste of Orkney Stalls
Meet some of our talented producers and sample the Orkney larder.
Orkney Food & Drink Festival special offers and menus
Archive Coffee
Orkney Favourites Specials
Sample some of the finest local ingredients at Archive Coffee with their Orkney Favourites Specials menu.
Ayre Hotel
Orkney Cocktails & Nibbles
Enjoy three delicious cocktails with some tasty bites from the local larder on the side.
Barrier View Cafe
Orkney Food & Drink Festival Specials
Taste test fresh local ingredients with stunning views over Scapa Flow.
Birsay Bay Tearoom
Taste of Orkney platters
Enjoy a real taste of Orkney at the Birsay Bay Tearoom with a platter full of local ingredients.
Dashing Deer Kitchen & Bar
Free Regular Hot Drink
Enjoy a free hot beverage with your meal during a visit to one of Orkney's newest eateries.
The Foveran Restaurant
Orkney Specials
Visit one of Orkney's most popular restaurants and savour a taste of the islands.
The Orkney Brewery
Orkney Food & Drink Festival Specials
Try a beer or two at the Orkney Brewery alongside a number of special food options.
The Orkney Brewery Peedie Bottle Shop
Enjoy a tasting or two of fresh seasonal beers from the Orkney Brewery.
Orkney Gin Company
Festival Discount
Take a tasty Orkney tipple home thanks to a festival discount from the Orkney Gin Company.
Saintear
Orkney Food & Drink Festival Special Menu
Head north to Saintear in Westray to savour a special Orkney Food & Drink Festival menu.
Twenty One
Small Plates Specials
Sample some special Orkney-inspired small plates at this popular Kirkwall eatery.
Orkney Food & Drink Festival locations
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View the map above to find all our festival locations. Click on each pin for more information, and remember to zoom in to view all venues, particularly in Kirkwall. Orange markers: Scheduled event locations. Blue markers: Special Festival offers.
Plan your visit to Orkney
Are you inspired to come and taste the very best of Orkney's larder?
Use our links below to start planning your visit to the islands for the Orkney Food & Drink Festival.
Orkney Food and Drink is a membership body representing many of the islands’ producers, and is financially assisted by Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Orkney Islands Council and Scotland Food and Drink.
The Orkney Food & Drink Festival has also been generously sponsored by: Loganair; NorthLink Ferries; Highland Park; Huws Gray; The Ayre Hotel; The Foveran Restaurant with Rooms; Scottish Sea Farms; The Orkney Distillery; Cooke Scotland; W.R. Tullock; The Storehouse Restaurant with Rooms; Salmon Scotland; CDA.
