80 of the best pictures from Taste of Grampian 2023

Thousands of food and drink fans have already descended on Aberdeen’s P&J Live today to attend Taste of Grampian 2023.

Scotland’s premier one-day food and drink festival has returned with a stellar line-up of exhibitors, attractions and entertainment.

The pipe band welcomed the guests to the Taste of Grampian at P&J Live. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

Celebrity chefs James Martin, who is best-known for being one of the UK’s top chefs and presenting the ITV cookery show, James Martin’s Saturday Morning, and Poppy O’Toole are wowing audiences as they host a series of live cooking demonstrations.

It is Poppy’s first time at the festival, as well as her first trip to the north-east.

Poppy O’Toole posing for a photograph with the Beano characters. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

Poppy O’Toole sampling some of the fantastic food and drinks. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

Poppy stopped for a photo whilst visiting Mackies Ice Cream stall. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

While James’ demonstrations are being held outwith the main event arena, Poppy is taking centre stage on Taste of Grampian’s Live Kitchen.

There are also masterclasses from local chefs, drinks tastings, workshops and more taking place.

Early preparations at one of the fish stalls. Darrell Benns/DC Thomson

On the Main stage is The Kilted Chef, Craig Wilson. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

Kevin Dalgleish on the main stage. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

Steve Buchan from the Vegan Bay Baker also did a demonstration on the main stage. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

The street food vendors are keeping everyone fed while food and drink exhibitors continue to make sales and showcase their products to a wider audience.

Poppy O’Toole has a walk around the stalls and samples some of the delicious vendors before the crowds descend. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

Mackie’s of Scotland, Figment, Granite City Fish, G&M Whyte, Roehill Springs Distillery and Reynolds Corporate and Cocktail are among the businesses in attendance to sell their fare.

Local crafters are also getting the chance to highlight their wares.

Rosehill Springs Distillery stall. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson

Granite City Fish stall. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson

Mackies scrumptious chocolates. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson

The 13 23 Jewellery stand showcasing some beautiful and delicate looking pieces. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson

This is the second time Taste of Grampian has taken place at the state-of-the-art Dyce venue since moving from Thainstone Exchange and Mart in Inverurie.

More than 6,500 people visited the festival, which celebrates the best of local food and drink in the north-east and further afield, last year.