As part of the build-up to the Leeds Loves Food festival later this summer (running 1st to 4th July), ten of the city’s restaurants are taking part in a special preview event on Saturday 8th May, offering starters for just 10p. This one-day taster gives food lovers the chance to sample the high quality and variety on offer across Leeds ahead of the main festival.
The participating venues include The Angel’s Share, Bretts, Casa Mia Grande, Casa Mia Millennium, Lounge Bar & Grill, The Mustard Pot, Neon Cactus, Normans, Pomegranate Organics and Thorpe Park Hotel & Spa. Each restaurant will put forward a starter at the promotional price, giving diners a low-cost way to try new places or revisit favourites before the festival weekend.
For anyone deciding where to go, Normans is a strong pick for those who enjoy Southeast Asian flavours served in a relaxed, stylish setting. Other restaurants on the list cover a wide range of cuisines and dining styles, from contemporary casual dining to more traditional and specialist outlets, reflecting the diversity of Leeds’s restaurant scene.
To take part you will need to print a voucher and observe the event terms and conditions. The vouchers and full details are available from the Leeds Loves Food website, where you can check participating restaurants, opening times and any specific requirements each venue may have on the day.
The Leeds Loves Food festival itself is produced through a partnership between Marketing Leeds, Leeds City Centre Management, Leeds City Council’s events team and the Leeds Restaurant Association. Together they are organising a varied calendar for the festival weekend, which will include cookery demonstrations, food masterclasses, tasting sessions and a range of promotions and special offers at venues across the city.
Cath Follin, City Centre Manager, explained the idea behind the preview: “We want residents of and visitors to Leeds to get into the Leeds Loves Food festival spirit early, and this is a great way of promoting the restaurants involved and helping people to enjoy good food in the city without having to spend a fortune. We hope that food lovers will take advantage of these great offers and take the time to find out about what’s in store for the festival in July.”
Leeds enjoys a strong and growing reputation for culinary talent and a vibrant restaurant scene. Events like the starters-for-10p day allow both regular diners and newcomers to discover the breadth of choice, from independent specialists to larger hotel restaurants, all contributing to the city’s food culture.
If you are planning to attend the preview day, consider arriving early at your chosen venue, checking voucher conditions and confirming opening times in advance. With limited availability at some restaurants, early planning will increase the chance of securing a table and getting the most from the opportunity to sample a starter for 10p.
More information, including printable vouchers and full festival programming, can be found on the Leeds Loves Food site. Whether you are exploring new flavours, supporting local businesses, or simply enjoying affordable dining, the preview day is a practical and enjoyable way to get a taste of what the festival will offer in July.
More on Leeds Loves Food at www.leedslovesfood.com.