Feast on the Bridge

Part of the Thames festival which takes over the South bank for the 13th September this year, the Feast on the Bridge is set to be a spectacular day of food, music and dance from all corners of the world. From simple pumpkins to amazing gypsy groove music, the Feast on the Bridge provides all comers with a multitude of delicious goodies to try and a wealth of amazing sights to see.

For the second time the Southwark Bridge will be closed to traffic for the entire day and the bridge itself will be transformed into a magical wonderland of eateries. Soup cooked directly on the bridge, food ceremonies with locally grown produce and a spectacular harvest festival supper, will all make for a fantastic feast. With an eclectic mix of food and drink, the Feast on the Bridge will cater for all tastes and no doubt tempt many away from their normal fare.

Inviting visitors young and old to join in the celebrations of food and drink, the party atmosphere will be enhanced by an array of activities for everyone to enjoy. Kids and family can partake in traditional Harvest activities sample the delights of all the different cuisines on offer. Hog roasts, curry, fresh oysters and many other yummy dishes are all on the Feast on the Bridge menu, making for a truly multi-culinary experience all round.

Providing visitors with a unique chance to try a variety of cuisines all al fresco the event showcases the quality of restaurants and producers from the local area and Borough Market. Anyone who has never visited the truly foodie haven of Borough Market will be delighted to enjoy some of the amazing food from the market traders. With a reputation for providing some of the most unique and refreshingly different foods, any produce from Borough Market is sure to go down well with punters at the feast on the day.

Rounding off the event and making the day even more special, there will be a fantastic al fresco ballroom located on the feast laden bridge, where people can kick back and relax with some brilliant live shows that reflect the variety of food on offer. Just as interesting and tempting as the foodie Feast on the Bridge, the ballrooms will provide ukulele bluegrass, ceilidh bagpipes, Mexican style rockabilly, boogaloo, ska, and plenty of room for dancing.

Open until 10pm, the Feast on the Bridge is set to be a wonderful celebration of food and culture in a creative and colourful setting as part of the Thames Festival 2008.

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Feast on the Bridge Website

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