Venture North

Taste North

Taste North Festival is a celebration of all things foodie and local – Celebrating our 10th Anniversary in 2025!

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Venture North, North Highlands, Scotland

Join us for Taste North 2025!

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

2nd November 2025

Wick High School

From Chocolate to Chutney and Cheese to Chilli Sauces there will be something to delight your tastebuds.

From Chocolate to Chutney and Cheese to Chilli Sauces there will be something to delight your tastebuds.

Watch our 2024 Highlights Video!

TASTE NORTH

Celebrating 10 years in 2025!

This autumn, Taste North turns 10, and you’re invited to the party!

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.

Exhibitors at Taste North

Find all our fantastic Taste North exhibitors in one place from the comfort of your own home, linking you directly with exhibitor’s websites and social media.

North Point Distillery

North Point Distillery

Ice and Fire Distillery

Ice and Fire Distillery

CC Chocolatier

CC Chocolatier

Bin Ends Wick

Bin Ends Wick

Bin Ends Thurso

Bin Ends Thurso

Thistle and Cloth

Thistle and Cloth

Caithness Summer Fruits

Caithness Summer Fruits

Dunnet Bay Distillery

Dunnet Bay Distillery

Gallery from Taste North 2024

Our Funders and Challenge Sponsors

We are grateful to the following funds for their support of Taste North: RWE Camster Wind Farm Community Fund, Stroupster Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund, and RWE Bad a Cheo Wind Farm Community Fund (Latheron, Lybster and Clyth), all administered by Foundation Scotland. Our thanks also to sponsors Developing the Young Workforce North Highland, Dunrobin Castle, 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!