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
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.
