The Street Eat festival returned to Rochdale Town Hall Square on Saturday, 15 June 2024, as visitors tucked into a diverse line up of food, drink, free family entertainment and live music.
Despite rain showers, over 1,000 people attended, trying a range of cuisine from around the world.
Despite rain showers, over 1,000 people attended, trying a range of cuisine from around the world.
Rochdale Business Improvement District (BID) manager Paul Ambrose said:
“Street Eat is a great event which celebrates the best of Rochdale’s growing food and drink scene and we were delighted to bring it back to the beautiful new town hall square. The weather wasn’t kind to us this time but it was still busy throughout the day. The free entertainment added to the atmosphere and it was a real team effort. Big thanks go to our amazing town centre food and drink businesses as without them the day couldn’t happen and everyone who came along to support it.
"We are planning for the next one already which will hopefully be another festive edition in December, so watch this space. You don’t need to wait until Street Eat returns though, these fantastic restaurants and bars are open every week.”
‘Rochdale’s growing food and drink scene’
The crowds were entertained with fun activities and rides for the children, including Punch & Judy shows. Di Lynham from Happy Radio UK hosted the sound stage introducing a line-up of music featuring acoustic guitarist Edward Jamil, popular duo Shenanigans, Rochdale Music Service Rock School, pop choir, The Youth Choir and more.
Di Lynham hosted the sound stage at Street Eat.
The event was organised by Rochdale BID and supported by Rochdale Borough Council, and showcased the town’s best food and drink establishments. Traders included Bombay Brew, The Flying Horse Hotel, The Baum, Vicolo Del Vino, The Empire, Vinesteins, The Treehouse Bar, Our Gracie’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, Bank Top Farm, Mason’s Creations, Pad Thai Street Food, Brew Box, Cake Loves Cakes, D’Ale House and Keep It Sweet.
Bar staff from The Flying Horse Hotel serving a drink at Street Eat.