If you go down to River Ness this weekend, you’re sure of a big surprise. Well, that is if you’re by the Cathedral – and are feeling parched.
The Highland Food & Drink Trail will be donning a festive twist from tomorrow to Sunday to get local foodies in the spirit of Christmas.
Based on the trail’s designated Street Food Zone, five vendors will be dishing out a series of creative and tempting dishes, a lot of which take influence from traditional festive ingredients.
The vendors include Ollie’s Pops, Oregano, Whisk on Wheels, Blazin Pizza, and The RedShank.
What street food is on offer?
For those of you passing the Highland Food & Drink Trail craving nothing other than classic Christmas Day dinner foods, then each business has got you covered.
Inverness street food firm Blazin Pizza will be dishing out its latest creation, The Crimbo.
It comprises Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, parmesiano regiano, turkey, sage and onion stuffing, pigs in blankets, cranberry sauce, and extra virgin olive oil.
The pizza is approximately 12 inches in diameter and is freshly cooked in the team’s Italian wood-fired, stone oven.
Ollie’s Pops owner Bruce Warrington has ensured his menu is full of festive specials, ranging from seasoned turkey fries and loaded roast potatoes to Chesnut risotto and grilled Brussels sprouts.
But best of all, there is a turkey taco featuring pulled turkey, rocket, stuffing, cranberry, and sour cream inside a soft shell taco.
A Bailey’s cheesecake is also available if you would like to satisfy your sweet cravings.
Speaking of sweet, Oregano is serving Terry’s Chocolate Orange hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows, while the menu of Whisk on Wheels includes winter bakes.
Other notable dishes available include The Redshank’s turkey burger and gravy dip, the Christmas Dinner toasted wrap by Whisk on Wheels, and Oregano’s festive hot dog.
The menus in full
Ollie’s Pops
Whisk on Wheels
Oregano
Blazin Pizza
The RedShank
Opening times
Oregano, Blazin Pizza, and The Redshank are open from 5pm to 9pm on Friday, and 11am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.
The opening hours of Ollie’s Pops are noon to 3pm on Friday, and 11am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.
As for Whisk on Wheels, run by the owners of well-loved Inverness cafe Whisk Away, customers can grab a bite to eat from the team from 5pm to 9pm on Friday, and 10am to 4pm on Saturday.
Price points
Food and drink prices have been a commonly discussed topic when it comes to Christmas Markets – particularly in 2022 given the cost of living crisis.
Overall, the cost of the food on offer at the Inverness street food event this weekend is £4 to £11. This does not include the addition of toppings.
The drinks prices range from £2 to £4.
Announcing the event on social media, trail founder Douglas Hardie wrote: “Our first Festive Street Food weekend starts this Friday [tomorrow].
“Five amazing food trucks, with special festive menus, twinkly lights, and some brilliant buskers to get you in the mood for Christmas!”
The prices stated above are relevant to Ollie’s Pops, Blazin Pizza, and Oregano alone. Whisk on Wheels and The Redshank have not included dish prices in their menus online.
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