Film and Food Festival

Discover the fantastic free West Bridgford Film and Food Festival!

West Bridgford is set to host a brand new, free Film and Food Festival on Saturday, July 12, bringing together cinema, street food, and creative workshops in a family-friendly day out organised by Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC).

Residents and visitors alike will have the chance to experience an array of flavour-filled stalls and some favourite flicks courtesy of funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).

Based at Bridgford Park from 12pm to 9.30pm and in conjunction with Film Hub Midlands and Broadway Cinema, there will be over a dozen street food vendors providing a range of culinary treats with hot drinks and bar.

There will be three feature films and workshops including:

• 12pm-4pm* Dream Feast: Suitable for all ages. Take a seat at our long table, draw and mould using plasticine your dream dinner! You can even draw on the table cloth and cups!
• 12pm-4.30pm* Cook with Della: Suitable for children 5 – 12yrs, take part in making popcorn necklaces, BBQ bean quesadillas, cheesy nachos and ice cream cone cupcake decorating. 
• 12pm-2pm* Yes, Chef! workshop: Before the first film Ratatouille, kids can get creative at a hands-on workshop Yes, Chef! to have a go at making their very own chef’s hat just like main character Remy. Perfect for little ones who dream big!
• 2pm*: Ratatouille (PG): the children’s Pixar favourite from 2007. Remy, a rat, aspires to become a renowned French chef. However, he fails to realise that people despise rodents and will never enjoy a meal cooked by him.
• 3pm-4.30pm*: Wonka workshop: Invent Your Own Sweet, suitable for all ages. Dream up your own magical sweet invention, just like Wonka would. Then move through the interactive activity stations to design, name, and optionally build your creation!
• 4.30pm*: Wonka (PG): the 2023 modern day musical fantasy prequal to the famous Chocolate Factory film. Armed with nothing but a hatful of dreams, young chocolatier Willy Wonka manages to change the world, one delectable bite at a time.
• 7.30pm*: Bridget Jones − Mad About The Boy (15): the latest instalment of the popular romantic comedy films. Bridget navigates life as a 50-something widow, juggling single motherhood, dating again, and social media mishaps.

*times are subject to change

Throughout the day there will also be interactive food workshops for all ages by Cook With Della and a selection of short films and archive footage themed on food and drink between the screenings.

RBC’s Deputy Leader Cllr Abby Brennan said: “Our free Film and Food Festival event is the perfect way to enjoy a fun day out.

“Building on the success of previous Sunday Cinema and Taste of Rushcliffe events, it will see three film favourites on the big screen matched with a range of great street food vendors and an array of activities for children and adults.

“Come along, bring a chair or a blanket and enjoy a free trip to the movies and much more!”

West Bridgford Film and Food Festival has been made possible with support from Film Hub Midlands through funds from the National Lottery. Film Hub Midlands support people to watch, show, and make films in the Midlands.

 Screenings will still go ahead in inclement weather, so visitors are advised to dress for the great British summer!

Parents or guardians accompanying children to the events are asked to adhere to the film’s certification.

Bring a chair or blanket and get ready for a fun-filled day!