Taste North

Taste North Festival is a yearly, free celebration of all things foodie and local –  the 2026 event takes place in Wick on Sunday 1st November!

Venture North, North Highlands, Scotland

Join us for Taste North 2026!

A celebration of all things foodie and local with heaps of food and drink exhibitors from across the North Highlands alongside live food and drink demos, the Taste North Challenge, arts and crafts exhibitors, family-friendly activities and starring our special guest chef. Check out the Taste North Facebook page for updates and to find out more!

11am - 4pm

1st November 2026

Wick High School

From Chocolate to Chutney, and Spirits to Chilli Sauces -there will be something to delight your tastebuds!
From Chocolate to Chutney, and Spirits to Chilli Sauces -there will be something to delight your tastebuds!

Watch our 2025 Highlights Video!

TASTE NORTH

Celebrating all things food and drink in the North Highlands

From chef demos and foodie challenges to delicious tastings and local produce, it’s the North Highlands’ ultimate celebration of flavour. Gather your friends, meet the makers, and enjoy a day packed with fun, food, and community spirit. Click on the button below to find out which exhibitors will be attending.

Gallery from Taste North 2025

Our Funders and Challenge Sponsors

Taste North Ltd are grateful to the following for their support of Taste North: NRS Dounreay. Our thanks also to sponsors: Developing the Young Workforce North Highland, Mackays Hotel Wick.

FAQs and General Information

Taste North is held in the East Caithness Community Facility, Wick High School, 7 Newton Road, Wick, KW1 5LT.

Train

The nearest train station is Wick Train Station 0.5 miles away, approximately 11 minutes walk.

Bus

The nearest bus stops are on Newton road 0.4 miles away, approximately 9 minutes walk.

Walk

For walkers and cyclists there is the HITRANS Quiet Route between Thurso and Wick.

Only assistance dogs are permitted at the event. We kindly ask that other pets are left at home to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for all visitors.

Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, entry to Taste North is completely free. That leaves you with more to enjoy on the day, from delicious food and drink to unique local crafts and gifts.

No tickets needed,  simply come along on the day and enjoy free entry to the event.

With over 50 fantastic exhibitors, Taste North is a true celebration of all things foodie and local. Discover all your favourite local food and drink businesses — and plenty more too!

Enjoy flavours from across the North Highlands, live cookery demos, the Taste North Challenge, arts and crafts, family-friendly fun, and special guest chef’s.  Follow Taste North on Facebook for the latest updates!