Christchurch

16th & 17th May

Saturday / 10am - 6pm
Sunday / 10am - 5pm

We’re so excited to share that the Cheese and Chilli Festival is returning to Christchurch in 2026! Can you believe it’s already our 13th year? This year’s festival promises to be a vibrant celebration filled with incredible flavours, colours, and experiences—you won’t want to miss it! Whether the sun is shining or it’s a bit rainy, we guarantee it will be an amazing time for everyone!

Thanks to all our 2026 Sponsors

Headline Partner:

Breeze Volkswagen

Since opening our first Volkswagen car showroom in 2000, Breeze Motor Group has grown to include Volkswagen van centres in Poole, Southampton and Portsmouth, Bournemouth TPS and Breeze Suzuki. The Group continues to grow with Ducati Bournemouth joining the family in 2023.

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supporting our cooking theatre
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supporting our family zone
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supporting our stage!

If you’d like more information on partnering us at this fantastic event in 2026 please contact Pulford Publicity Ltd.

Pulford Publicity Ltd would love to chat with you about all of the sponsorship and programme advertising packages we offer. Get in touch with us on 01202 941466 or via email HERE to find out more about our prices.

MAIN ATTRACTIONS

Here are just some of the fantastic things happening at our festivals in 2026.

Live Music – Salisbury

Live Music – Guildford

Cheese Bomb

El Murrino

Farm girl sausages

Field of Cheese and Mad Mikes Chilli Jams

Glastonbury Cheese (Greensdirect)

Gold Hill Drinks Company

Gourmet Kebab Kitchen – Top Gun Catering Ltd

Grab it and Go/Handmade by Nicole Amy

Greeka Olives

Hall & Woodhouse

Hot Star Honey Ltd

Edwards Fudge Kitchen

DorsetCharmzDesigns

Dorset Chilli / Grim Reaper

Cheese Wedge Company

Cherry Tree Preserves (UK) Ltd

Chuck Wagon Kitchen

CLARE SHERIDAN-WALLIS JEWELLERY

Costco Wholesale UK Ltd

Deepsearesin

Delicious Dauntsey

DistillersOfSurrey

Dorset Artisan cheese

Dorset Blends Limited

Ichita Arts

Inkyjinks

New Forest Bacon

O’Donnell Moonshine

Peter Symonds College Adult & Higher Education

Potjie Man

Purbeck Ice Cream

Pure Pet Food

Rays street food

Ripe Cheese

Rishright

Riverford Organic Farmers

Must Chup Sauces & Mayo’s

Mure Liqueurs

Minerals Rock Studio

JHS

Kimchi With Everything

Knotonmynelly

Leaf Me Saucy

Linas

Love tea

Loxwood Meadworks

Luna Mars

Melange ceramics

Mexbox

RNLI

Caribbean Store

Sonny Stephens

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Amore Catering (Waffles)

Arcane Alchemist Mead

Bakes by Tess

Bambi’s Bakes

Beckfords Rum

Big Ginger Sauce Co

Bratwurst UK Ltd

BRC Promotions (Macmillan Trust)

Butternut Box

C’est Cheese

Amen catering Ltd

Festival Season is in Full Swing and Guildford is the Final Stop

We have a dedicated kids’ area, and children up to age 15 go free

Salisbury

Live Music – Christchurch

Live Music – Winchester

Live Music – Chichester

Live Music – Guildford

Live Music – Salisbury

This year we will be in Reigate for the first time

This year we will be in Reigate for the first time

Cheese and Chilli: Affordable UK Food Festival for Families

In May we will be in Christchurch and Reigate: Here is What to Expect

Check out the full Entertainment Line Up :

proudly supporting local charities

MYTIME Young Carers is fighting to level the playing field for young carers. These children work incredibly hard to take care of their loved ones, yet they represent a largely forgotten community and often face significant disadvantage as a result. At MYTIME we don't think that's fair. We believe that no child's destiny should be defined by their beginning. We give young carers the recognition, opportunities, and support they deserve. From activity days that allow them to simply be kids, to skills workshops, school support, and career opportunities that help them build a future beyond their caring. Every young carer deserves the same chances as their peers, and we are here to make that happen.

New MYTIME Logo Pink

Venue Address & location

Parley Lane,
Christchurch,
BH23 6AD

Information

Buses

The 737 bus service by Morebus is the only service which takes you from Bournemouth Train Station to Bournemouth Airport which is situated next to the event location.  Unfortunately, this service does not operate at the weekends currently  See HERE for more details.

Train

The nearest train station is 3 miles away (Christchurch Train Station).  Bournemouth Train Station is 5 miles away.

See link below for information relating to South Western Railway.

Dogs are Welcome

Dogs are very welcome at the show, all we asks is that they are kept on leads and you pick up any waste.

Free Parking

There will be FREE parking at the event ground.  An entry ticket does not guarantee a parking space so please come early to ensure a spot.

Need A Mobility Scooter?

Mobility Scooter

We’re proud to be partnering with Terraglide Mobility to make the festival accessible for everyone!

Terraglide will be providing mobility scooters for visitors who need a little extra help getting around.

Scooters must be pre-booked in advance, so please use the link below to get in touch with Terraglide Mobility and reserve yours today.

Discount Vouchers
Don’t forget to collect your discount vouchers on the door along with your programme. The vouchers are worth approximately £20 so you can get the cost of your entry back when you buy your goodies. The vouchers are available to spend whilst at the event and some are available to spend online from selected traders.

Adult Tickets

Very Early Bird ticket

Up to 31st March

£8

Early Bird Tickets

Up to Wednesday Before Event

£10

Standard Adult Ticket

£14

Senior & Concession Tickets

Very Early Bird ticket

Up to 31st March

£6

Early Bird Tickets

Up to Wednesday Before Event

£8

Standard Adult Ticket

£12

Our Carbon Footprint
We are committed to making the Festival more environmentally friendly and we encourage you to do the same. Help us to keep the site tidy and leave no trace. Please bring and use your own water bottles. Try to conserve water on non-essential use. Do not bring glass; no glass bottles are allowed on site. We will also be offering visitors the opportunity to purchase a sustainable reusable cup instead of using single use plastic containers at the bar. We are actively exploring other ways that we can help reduce our carbon footprint. Together we can make a difference.
Top 5 Thins to Consider
1. Recycle, recycle recycle!!

2. Keep tidy. Please don’t leave rubbish or equipment

3. Bring your own water bottle and refill onsite

4. Car share

5. Use public transport or as sustainable as possible transport, particularly if local
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Christchurch Cheese and Chilli Festival Schedule
CHRISTCHURCH
16th & 17th May
REIGATE
30th & 31st May
WINCHESTER
6th & 7th June
CHICHESTER
20th & 21st June
GUILDFORD
18th & 19th July