FOODIES are licking their lips with delight having delved into the super new brochure highlighting the delicious treats lined up for Kendal's first ever festival of food.

There's a feast of 'daily events' on offer from free tastings and special discounts, to dine and stay suggestions and free drinks. And then throughout the week watch out for food workshops, demo and dine events, themed evenings, and farm visits.

One of the highlights of the festival is expected to be 'meet the producers' at Kendal Town Hall on Monday, October 26. Six experts including Roger Mason, who produces Heaves Farm rose veal; Peter McCafferty from Quiggins mintcake; and John Holmes of the Westmorland Damson Association, will talk you through their products. This free event starts at 6pm.

And then on Friday, October 30, the 'market kitchen' taking place during Kendal Farmers Market will feature a full day of cookery demonstrations from the likes of local chefs Julian Ankers of Kendal's Bridge Street restaurant and Patrick Moore of the award-winning More? Artisan Bakery at Staveley, as well as a sausage-making demonstration from Endmoor farmer and local food champion Peter Gott and a cheese-making demo by his son Martin.

You can pick up your free Kendal Festival of Food brochure from The Westmorland Gazette in Wainwright's Yard, from local tourist information centres and participating food shops and producers.