ManxTaxPayer Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilp Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 I bet they taste a bit fishy after a few days ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopek Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 I think the entrance fee was for charity, Hospice??? African food, beans chicken and rice, £10 for two, fantastic! Different. A good couple of hours entertainment, something different to do, lots of tastings. What's to complain about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
english zloty Posted September 20, 2016 Author Share Posted September 20, 2016 What I thought it would be was loads of local eateries (not a single Chinese about to open) with samples of their wears to try in order to tempt footfall into their establishments You should have gone to a clothing festival. lol. fare point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilp Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 I think the entrance fee was for charity, Hospice??? African food, beans chicken and rice, £10 for two, fantastic! Different. A good couple of hours entertainment, something different to do, lots of tastings. What's to complain about? Indigestion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pontius Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 There were also some new things being launched or having some announcements to make - all with free tastings . The Dairy Shed from Andreas launching their yoghurt which is delicious, Isle of Man Teas with their range of premium teas, Leela's Kitchen with a proper display of their spice mixes and Onion Bhaji mix, Bifrost vodka which is about to be available through shops, and a good range of food stalls. We've been every year since it started , bar one when we were away. It's a good event and it is all about Manx produce. It's surprising what is produced/available on the Island! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 According to a report on the Nations Propaganda Mouthpiece this morning, the 2021 Food and Drink Festival at the Villa Marina attendance figures were down 6,000 people. However according to the consultants (Marketing Partnership) the event was worth £365,000 to the local economy. Yet again an over use of external consultants, Manx or not. I didn’t think this event would beat 16,000 figure from last years attendance, which was before the COVID vaccination program came into play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 13 minutes ago, 2112 said: According to a report on the Nations Propaganda Mouthpiece this morning, the 2021 Food and Drink Festival at the Villa Marina attendance figures were down 6,000 people. However according to the consultants (Marketing Partnership) the event was worth £365,000 to the local economy. Yet again an over use of external consultants, Manx or not. I didn’t think this event would beat 16,000 figure from last years attendance, which was before the COVID vaccination program came into play. That must because 6000 people realised it was the same boring stuff year on year. The food is over priced and of poor quality and 6000 people don't like queuing for hours on end for bad over priced beer in a plastic glass 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramseyboi Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 3 minutes ago, Happier diner said: That must because 6000 people realised it was the same boring stuff year on year. The food is over priced and of poor quality and 6000 people don't like queuing for hours on end for bad over priced beer in a plastic glass Agreed. We didn’t go this year for all the reasons above and nothing to do with COVID. You forgot to mention that they charge you to get in, even if you only want to pop in for 20 minutes and grab some expensive lunch that there is then nowhere to sit to eat it, that the toilets are shocking and that it is generally just a bit crap. Shame, as like many things it could be really good if done properly. Should be free and spill onto the prom walkway with loads of seating around the war memorial and new cultural area if they do it again. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 14 minutes ago, Ramseyboi said: Agreed. We didn’t go this year for all the reasons above and nothing to do with COVID. You forgot to mention that they charge you to get in, even if you only want to pop in for 20 minutes and grab some expensive lunch that there is then nowhere to sit to eat it, that the toilets are shocking and that it is generally just a bit crap. Shame, as like many things it could be really good if done properly. Should be free and spill onto the prom walkway with loads of seating around the war memorial and new cultural area if they do it again. Oh yes. I forgot about those drawbacks. That'll put me off for a few more years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Happier diner said: That must because 6000 people realised it was the same boring stuff year on year. The food is over priced and of poor quality and 6000 people don't like queuing for hours on end for bad over priced beer in a plastic glass The plastic glasses were quite nice, I kept mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Apparently this report into the Food and Drink Festival by consultants has recommended that the venue be moved to Knockaloe, from a survey of exhibitors. Festival goers questioned cited lack of seating, diversity of food offerings and too pricey - Source Energy FM news. it seems that MF could have provided Government with free advice, without the need of paying external consultants. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 2 hours ago, Ramseyboi said: Agreed. We didn’t go this year for all the reasons above and nothing to do with COVID. You forgot to mention that they charge you to get in, even if you only want to pop in for 20 minutes and grab some expensive lunch that there is then nowhere to sit to eat it, that the toilets are shocking and that it is generally just a bit crap. Shame, as like many things it could be really good if done properly. Should be free and spill onto the prom walkway with loads of seating around the war memorial and new cultural area if they do it again. Clare Barber, Minister of DEFA says that the Department and organisers apparently reduced the admission prices to get more people through the doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 32 minutes ago, 2112 said: Apparently this report into the Food and Drink Festival by consultants has recommended that the venue be moved to Knockaloe, from a survey of exhibitors. Festival goers questioned cited lack of seating, diversity of food offerings and too pricey - Source Energy FM news. it seems that MF could have provided Government with free advice, without the need of paying external consultants. Knockaloe? Miles out of town and not on a bus route - and they think that would increase footfall? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 31 minutes ago, 2112 said: Clare Barber, Minister of DEFA says that the Department and organisers apparently reduced the admission prices to get more people through the doors. Have to say, I went. It was OK, could have done all the stands in 15 minutes. But it was a nice day, caught up with some friends and had quite an (unexpected) boozy day. However, two thoughts - IOM Farmers' Market should have been there (couldn't understand why it was only craft stalls in the colonnade at a food fair) and being charged £5 a head to spend more inside was a bit rich really. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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