The EAT festival is retruning to Newcastle and Gateshead in June 2010. It's a great celebration of local food, producers, restaurants and anything else to do with food...

The aim of the festival is to elevate the profile of the North East as a producer and provider of quality food and drink. Raise the status of professions in food production, retail, external catering and hospitality. Highlight entry points and development options for those considering a career in food or employed within it. Raise standards of customer service in hospitality businesses.

Encourage pleasurable and convivial encounters at the table. Develop enthusiasm for the discovery and enjoyment of good food in local children.

A handful of restaurants have also got involved to offer 3 course meal for £20.10 throughout the time of the festival.

For more information visit http://www.eatnewcastlegateshead.com