Something to Chew On
Explore the food issues that matter to us all
Discover the work of local organisations
Dig a bit deeper into the food issues that matter to us all and find out how local organisations are tackling these issues. This year’s menu covers food waste, food security, food poverty, mental health and sustainable food systems. We’ve got some interesting stands to explore, including FareShare South West, the National Farmers’ Union, Seed of Hope and Shepton Waste Action Group. You can also chat with kimchi ambassador, Jo Webster, and browse the selection from The Kitchen Table mobile bookshop.
New for 2026 are our Table Talks, a series of short, engaging presentations and Q&A sessions throughout the day, plus a talk on food security at 11am from Tessa Munt, MP for Wells and Mendip Hills, and a special Q&A at 11.30 with our headline sponsor, Charlie Bigham.
Visit the Food for Thought marquee in the Recreation Ground.
Featured Stalls
FareShare South West aims to relieve food poverty and reduce food waste, by taking surplus food from the food industry and distributing it to local charities and community groups.
Mind in Somerset provides services and support to anyone affected by mental illness, improving their quality of life and wellbeing, including 24/7 support, cookery and gardening.
The National Farmers’ Union champions British agriculture and horticulture, campaigns for a stable and sustainable future for British farmers and strives to protect British farm life.
Root Connections is a community garden that provides a veg box delivery scheme, helping to end rural homelessness and improve the health and wellbeing of vulnerable adults.
Seed of Hope runs social and therapeutic gardening groups for people experiencing mental health problems, growing seasonal vegetables and maintaining community spaces.
Shepton Waste Action Group aims to tackle waste in all its forms, offering creative and practical solutions to help residents, including a community fridge set up to reduce food waste.
Meet Vanny Cradock, a mobile food bookshop from The Kitchen Table, supporting writers and chefs with a carefully curated collection of food writing, cookbooks and kitchen fiction.
Jo Webster is a nutritionist, medical herbalist and fermentologist, working to support human health, and a global kimchi ambassador on behalf of the World Institute of Kimchi.
FareShare South West aims to relieve food poverty and reduce food waste, by taking surplus food from the food industry and distributing it to local charities and community groups.
Mind in Somerset provides services and support to anyone affected by mental illness, improving their quality of life and wellbeing, including 24/7 support, cookery and gardening.
The National Farmers’ Union champions British agriculture and horticulture, campaigns for a stable and sustainable future for British farmers and strives to protect British farm life.
Root Connections is a community garden that provides a veg box delivery scheme, helping to end rural homelessness and improve the health and wellbeing of vulnerable adults.
Seed of Hope runs social and therapeutic gardening groups for people experiencing mental health problems, growing seasonal vegetables and maintaining community spaces.
Shepton Waste Action Group aims to tackle waste in all its forms, offering creative and practical solutions to help residents, including a community fridge set up to reduce food waste.
Meet Vanny Cradock, a mobile food bookshop from The Kitchen Table, supporting writers and chefs with a carefully curated collection of food writing, cookbooks and kitchen fiction.
Jo Webster is a nutritionist, medical herbalist and fermentologist, working to support human health, and a global kimchi ambassador on behalf of the World Institute of Kimchi.
FareShare South West aims to relieve food poverty and reduce food waste, by taking surplus food from the food industry and distributing it to local charities and community groups.
Mind in Somerset provides services and support to anyone affected by mental illness, improving their quality of life and wellbeing, including 24/7 support, cookery and gardening.
The National Farmers’ Union champions British agriculture and horticulture, campaigns for a stable and sustainable future for British farmers and strives to protect British farm life.
Root Connections is a community garden that provides a veg box delivery scheme, helping to end rural homelessness and improve the health and wellbeing of vulnerable adults.
Seed of Hope runs social and therapeutic gardening groups for people experiencing mental health problems, growing seasonal vegetables and maintaining community spaces.
Shepton Waste Action Group aims to tackle waste in all its forms, offering creative and practical solutions to help residents, including a community fridge set up to reduce food waste.
Meet Vanny Cradock, a mobile food bookshop from The Kitchen Table, supporting writers and chefs with a carefully curated collection of food writing, cookbooks and kitchen fiction.
Jo Webster is a nutritionist, medical herbalist and fermentologist, working to support human health, and a global kimchi ambassador on behalf of the World Institute of Kimchi.
Food for Thought is supported by Saltus
Food for Thought is supported by Saltus
