Sukanya Catering is delighted to come to the Chelmsford Festival for the first time providing delicious and authentic Thai curries rice and spring rolls.
We use fresh ingredients, vibrant flavours, and inclusive options for everyone (yes, plenty of delicious Vegan and Gluten-Free.
Come and say Hi.
Farleigh Hospice is here for all adults, from all walks of life, living with a life-limiting illness in mid Essex.
We help each person live well and stay well, for as long as possible. And when the time comes, die with comfort and dignity.
We provide expert care at home, or in our hospice, shaped around what’s important to each person, not what’s easiest for us.
We don’t shy away from difficult conversations. We encourage them. We help people and their families plan ahead, make choices, and be heard.
We listen. We’re present. We make sure everyone has the support they need, right to the end. This is Farleigh: warmth and reassurance when you need it most. Courage in the hardest moments. Reliable support that respects who you are.
Everything we do is made possible by the people of mid Essex, through donations, gifts in Wills, volunteering, and acts of kindness. Their generosity allows us to be there for anyone who needs us – to be the compassionate care at the heart of our community.
FARLEIGH HOSPICE
Registered office address:
Farleigh Hospice, North Court Road Broomfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7FH
Registered charity number: 284670
Company number: 01619905
Did you know that with a CAMRA membership, you get FREE entry* to all CAMRA beer festivals all over the country.
The price of membership is rising shortly so to get in first before the increase and to see the full range of benefits of joining, goto https://camra.org.uk/membership and signup today!
*some festivals, including ours, charge for glasses and pre-paid drinks vouchers but entry to the festival is free, every day we are open.
We’re Tasty Turk food truck specialising in authentic Turkish and Cypriot cuisine, all cooked fresh over real charcoal for that unmistakable flavour.
Experience our chef-led menus with Signature dishes inspired by street food favourites, using premium and fresh ingredients.
To run a festival of this size takes a lot of work so the more volunteers we have, the easier it becomes.
It’s a great opportunity to meet new people and make new friends while helping people to enjoy themselves drinking the great Beers and Ciders we have to offer.
In addition to serving Beers or Ciders from behind the long bar, there are a number of other areas that are necessary such as:
There are many other areas of work too but these are more specialised and already have their regular members but if you have a particular skill, you will soon be reconised and poached by one of these other teams!
As volunteers, you are entitled to sample many of the drinks for free, always remembering you must keep a clear head to serve (and charge for!) drinks. If you are working long hours, you will be issued with a food token for a meal from one of the vendors on the field as well as free tea, coffee, biscuits and snacks in the mess tent.
If you would like to volunteer – whether you have volunteered with us previously or at a different festival or are a first-time volunteer – you will always be made welcome. Keep watching the site for announcements when volunteering registration is open and fill out the form.
We thank you and look forward to welcoming you to the fold.
CAMRA now has a ‘free-entry’ policy to ALL CAMRA run festivals, which includes ours (advance sales include price of a glass and £10 card of beer vouchers) but remember, to access these tickets you MUST login with your membership number and password.
If you don’t know your password, please contact CAMRA on 0330 153 9924.
On Friday 17th and Saturday 18th July 2026, Nola Bayou wil be serving delicious food at the festival.
Nola Bayou Kitchen specialise in real wood smoked brisket of beef and pulled pork, along with Cajun coated fried buttermilk chicken tenders and shrimp. We serve these in a large white roll in the style of a Po’boy sandwiches which originate from New Orleans.
We are also able to cater for vegans, vegetarian, and gluten free.
We source the finest ingredients from local suppliers. We take great care and pride in how we prepare, smoke and present our meats all with a Deep South vibe.
At Squares & Circles, we’re more than just a pizza place.
Based in Witham, Essex, Squares & Circles Pizza is a local favourite for high-quality takeaway pizza, built on a simple idea – use great ingredients, do things properly, and deliver consistently great flavour.
We specialise in two distinct styles of pizza: classic Neapolitan for a light, crisp base, and Detroit-style deep-dish for something richer and more indulgent.
Every pizza is made using properly fermented dough with premium flour, topped with carefully sourced ingredients to ensure quality in every bite.
One day, Adam the lonely wanderer happened upon 3 travelling musicians.
“Will you wander with me good fellows? And we can entertain the fine peoples of East Anglia with some of that rock and pop musics the young folk like.”
The three drifters pitied Adam, so they joined him on his quest.
And so The Ferrettis were born.
An eclectic mix of folk, rock and electric licks…
The name of the band is “The Gentlemen of iO” is taken from the name of one of Jupiter’s moons. iO was an ancient Greek princess to whom Zeus took a fancy. When Hera found out he was having a bit on the side, she went looking for her to exact revenge – so Zeus turned her into a cow…. as you do… Anyway, iO is a mysterious satellite, full of energy and volcanic eruptions – much like the band!
Gigging together now for over 30 years, The Gentlemen of iO bring an energetic mix of traditional English, Irish, Scottish and Breton music with a distinctive rocky edge. Dancers of all skill levels are welcome as each move is called from the stage – from beginners doing a doh-se-doh to the more experienced strippers of the willow – there’s a dance for everyone to enjoy on the night.
For the beer festival, we’ll be throwing in a few old classics to stir the memories of the revellers.
It’s not an American Hoe Down, and it’s not Line Dancing… It’s Ceilidh with a rockin’ edge. You’ll know when you’ve been iO’d.