Birmingham’s Biggest Free Food Festival: Behind the Scenes at Colmore Food Festival 2025

🍴 Welcome to Colmore Food Festival 2025! 🎉
We hit the heart of Birmingham’s biggest (and best!) FREE food festival to soak up the vibes, eat some incredible food, and chat with the people who make it all happen. From Michelin-starred chefs to first-time traders, this episode captures the flavour, energy, and community spirit of Colmore like never before.

🎤 Join us as we:
🔥 Chat with Kelsey from Colmore BID, the powerhouse behind the event, running on no sleep and pure passion
👨‍🍳 Catch up with Chef Adam Stokes (Michelin-starred Adams) on why he chose Birmingham and what’s in that insane lemon meringue
🍽️ Hang with Chef Lewis Walker and the UCB team feeding the city
🍔 Discover hidden gems, see familiar foodie faces, and taste dishes from Pasture, Ashes, Smith’s, Regina’s, and more
🎸 Soak in the atmosphere as Black Sabbath Day pumps extra energy into the streets

💬 Expect good vibes, big flavours, and a celebration of Birmingham’s booming food scene. Whether you’re a local, a foodie, or love a good street party — this is for you.

📍 Filmed on location at Colmore Food Festival 2025
🎧 Full conversations, real stories, and plates worth travelling for.

👉 Hit play. Get hungry. Fall in love with Birmingham all over again.

00:00 – Intro: Welcome to Birmingham’s Biggest Food Fest
01:10 – Kelsey: Running the Festival on No Sleep
04:50 – Chef Adam Stokes (Adams): Why I Chose Birmingham + Festival Menu
09:15 – The Atmosphere: Food, Music & Black Sabbath Energy
10:40 – Chef Lewis Walker & UCB Team: Future Chefs in Action
14:30 – Local Favourites: Who’s Serving & What We’re Eating
17:05 – Pop-Up Power: Pasture, Regina’s, Smith’s, and More
21:20 – Community Vibes: What Makes Colmore Special
24:15 – Final Thoughts: A Festival That Feeds the SoulFind Out More About Colmore Food Festival-

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