Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival

1-5 May 2008, Glen Grant Distillery in Rothes

With over 200 events - five days packed with whisky talks, tours, dinners, walks and much more.

Details: www.spiritofspeyside.com

Food Lovers Festival, Greater Manchester

3-5 May 2008, Alexandra Park, Oldham

It will bring together over 80 of the region’s top quality food and drink producers in a village-like atmosphere, with some of the region’s most talented chefs performing exciting and informative cookery demonstrations and food seminars with members of the public.

Details: www.nwfinefood.co.uk

Festival of Food & Wine

Monday 5th, Jesmond Dene Houe, Newcastle

Details: www.finefoodworld.co.uk/default.asp?id=4…

Loch Fyne Food Fair

10-11 May 2008, Next to Loch Fyne Oyster Bar, Clachan,

Details: www.finefoodworld.co.uk/default.asp?id=4…

National Doughnut Week

10-17 May 2008

World Fair Trade Day

12th May 2008, Worldwide

A celebration of Fair Trade internationally, with events organised worldwide.

Details: http://www.wftday.org/

Kerasma - the Greek festival

12-25 May 2008, London

A celebration of Greek ingredients in the heart of the capital. The first of its kind in the UK, the festival sees a selection of prominent London restaurnats join forces to celebrate Greek produce.

Modern French Bistro with Chris Galvin

13th May 2008, Cafe Spice Namaste

Fortunately for London, the capital has been home to the Brothers Galvin for a number of years. They opened their own restaurant, Galvin Bistro de luxe in 2005, continue to run fashionable Galvin at Windows in Park Lane and have won a string of awards for their exceptional French cuisine. A low-key superstar in the making, Chris will regale you with his astonishing recipes.

Details: www.adventuregourmet.com

The British Pig & Poultry Fair 2008

13th - 14th May 2008, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire

The British Pig and Poultry Fair is the only event in the UK covering all aspects of pig and poultry production. The Fair attracts over 250 exhibitors and 8,000 visitors from specialist producers to large scale pig and poultry farmers.

The 2008 Fair will focus on the entire food chain delivering a greater number of processors and retailers, and provide information for farmers wishing to process and market their own produce.

Details: www.pigandpoultryfair.org.uk/index.html

Charity Chef Days

15-17 May 2008, Moti Mahal restaurant, Covent Garden

In aid of Tree House Charity for Autism

Details: www.motimahal-uk.com

National Vegetarian Week 2008

19-25 May 2008, Nationwide

National Vegetarian Week (NVW) is the annual awareness-raising campaign promoting inspirational vegetarian food and the benefits of a meat-free lifestyle.

Details: http://www.vegsoc.org/nvw/

After Work with Cyrus Todiwala

19th May 2008, Cafe Spice Namaste

This is a short demonstration lasting an hour for those who can can't make the daytime course. Designed to teach the participant how to make simple easy meals when time is of the essence and to be able to feed the family or friends without much ado.

Details: www.adventuregourmet.com

Olive Barnett Award presentation

19 May 2008, Claridge's, London

International Wine & Spirits Fair

20-22 May 2008, Nationwide

Details: www.finefoodworld.co.uk/default.asp?id=4…

Chinese Masterchef competition

20 May 2008, Westminster Kingsway College

In conjunction with Westminster City Council

Caffe Culture

21-22 May 2008, Olympia, London

Combining a focused business exhibition with seminars, practical advice, demonstrations, and training, Caffè Culture presents a unique opportunity for the cafe community to generate business, share information and gain a valuable insight into the future of this fast moving sector.

Details: www.caffeculture.com/

Meals in under 30 minutes with Peter Hazzard

22nd May 2008, Cafe Spice Namaste

Short of time but still want to cook wholesome great food? If for whatever reason, you're always in a hurry, this is the course for you. Peter will look at delicious dishes that won't enslave. From great soups in minutes, to hearty and healthy main courses and simple but delicious desserts.

Details: www.adventuregourmet.com

The Starpack Summit

22nd May 2008, 1 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1

Is the packaging supply chain doing enough to reduce the environmental impact of packaging? Answers and solutions will be provided at The Starpack Summit – The Packaging Dilemma: The Consumer Challenge, which has attracted a host of high-level speakers including brand owners, retailers, environmental specialists and designers.

Big names like Coca-Cola, Marks & Spencer, Green-Alliance, WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme), British Brands Group, VALPAK plus the big names in strategic packaging design mean this is a conference you cannot afford to miss.

Details: www.iom3.org/starpack/awards/programme.h…

Commitment to school meals

22 May 2008, Harewood House, Leeds

Discovering new recipes and take part in interactive workshops to stimulate new skills and ideas

Contact events@premierfoods.co.uk or dial 0800 328 4246

Islay Malt and Music Festival

24-31 May 2008

Each distillery has its own open day, putting on special events.

Details: www.islayfestival.org

National BBQ Week

26th May to 1st June 2008, Nationwide

Taste of Edinburgh, The Meadows

29 May - 1 June

Loch Lomond Food and Drink Festival

31-01 June 2008, Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch

With one of the grandest settings that any Food and Drink Festival could have, The Loch Lomond Food and Drink Festival is a celebration and demonstration of great Scottish cooking and a showcase of excellent produce from within Scotland's first National Park, and throughout Scotland.

Details: www.lochlomondfoodanddrinkfestival.com