Truro is a hidden gem for food lovers in the heart of Cornwall. From award-winning restaurants and cosy cafés to local food stores and lively street food spots, Our Great Little City is brimming with flavour and variety. Whether you’re craving a traditional Cornish pasty or looking for global cuisine, Truro offers something for every palate. With fresh, local produce at its core and a vibrant community of passionate chefs and producers, it’s the perfect place to explore, taste, and indulge in Cornwall’s best cuisine.
Truro Food Festival 2025
In September, Truro is turning up the heat as the Truro Food Festival returns for 2025 – and it’s bigger, tastier, and more exciting than ever. From the 24th to 28th September, the city will be transformed for five delicious days dedicated to celebrating the very best of Cornwall’s food and drink.
Whether you’re a devoted food lover, a curious home cook, or simply someone who enjoys a great food in a lively atmosphere, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
The Line-Up
This year’s Truro Food Festival showcases the culinary talent of Cornwall, featuring an all-star line-up of chefs, food producers, and special guests who are shaping Cornwall’s thriving food scene.
Taking centre stage in the Chef’s Theatre and pop-up kitchens, this year’s line-up includes:
- Paul Ainsworth (No 6, Padstow)
- Jack Stein (Steins, Padstow)
- Candice Brown (The Great British Bake Off)
- Kate Attlee (Sabzi, Truro)
- Tom Hannon (The Rising Sun, Truro)
- Emily Scott, Ben Quinn, Caitlin Walsh, and many more.
From rising stars to renowned restaurateurs, each chef brings a unique flavour to the festival, cooking live, sharing stories, and offering inspiration for food lovers of all levels.
It’s not just about the food; live entertainment and music will keep the festival atmosphere buzzing into the evening at the Tapyard Riverside.
Truro: A Year-Round Foodie Destination
While the Food Festival may be the highlight of Truro’s food calendar, the city’s food and drink scene thrives throughout the whole year.
Start your day at one of the city’s many independent cafés, nestled among cobbled streets and historic opes. Enjoy a top-rated coffee at Grounded or try a trendy matcha latte at Taupe Cakery.
At lunchtime, explore Truro’s diverse selection of eateries. Whether you prefer a sit-down meal or want to grab a traditional Cornish pasty from Cornish Oven on the go, there’s something to satisfy every craving. Treat yourself to a freshly baked pastry from Native Grain or a sweet treat from Cookie Queen afterwards.
As the sun sets, Truro’s restaurants and pubs come alive. From comforting staples like fish and chips from Walkers Kitchen to new Persian flavours at Sip Wine Bar, you can tuck into a hearty meal, sample small plates at Bodega 18, or even treat yourself to a cheeky takeaway.
If fine dining is more your taste, consider a dining experience at Petty Fours Restaurant or The Alverton.
And if you’re a budding home chef, don’t miss the local food stores and local markets – ideal for stocking up on fresh, sustainable Cornish produce to recreate your favourite dishes at home.
Fancy a Drink?
Truro isn’t just about food; our pubs, wine bars, and cocktail spots are the perfect place to sit back and relax. Whether you’re sipping locally brewed Skinners Brewery at The Tapyard Riverside, tasting specialist beers from the Red Elephant Beer Cellar, or celebrating with a handcrafted cocktail at Mannings, the city’s nightlife offers the perfect blend of relaxed and refined.
Markets Galore
From the twice-weekly farmers’ market to two indoor markets – discover the best of Cornwall’s food produce and meet the growers, bakers, and fishmongers in Our Great Little City, with stalls and markets happening across the city every week.
Here’s what you can expect:
Truro Farmers Market
- Lemon Quay
- Every Wednesday & Saturday
- Cornwall’s finest food and drink, directly from the farm to you.
The BIG Truro Market
- Lemon Quay
- Every Second Saturday of the month
- Offering artisan food & drink.
Made in Cornwall Market
- Truro Cathedral
- Autumn Fair (5th & 6th September 2025), Christmas Fair (26th – 29th November 2025)
- Discover artisan Cornish food & produce.
The Farmyard Market
- Tresemple Farm, TR1 1TD
- Every Saturday
- Local traders offering everything from grass-fed meats, fresh fruit and veg, and artisan bread to speciality coffee, sweet treats, and more.
Don’t forget about our two permanent indoor markets, each with tasty food options of their own – Lemon Street Market & Truro Pannier Market (Open daily, excluding Sundays & Bank Holidays).
Plan Your Visit Today
Whether you’re travelling down for the 2025 Truro Food Festival or exploring the city’s vibrant culinary scene at your own pace, enjoy the best of Truro’s food and drink offer all year round.
Find out more and plan your visit today on Visit Truro’s website.
