Chester-le-EATS Festival Returns to Durham Cricket With An Exciting New Line-Up

Durham Cricket is thrilled to announce the return of the Chester-le-EATS Food, Drink, and Music Festival for its fourth consecutive year.

Food and music lovers can firmly pencil Saturday, 27th, and Sunday, 28th September 2025 into their diaries as the event returns to the Banks Homes Riverside in Chester-le-Street, from 11am to 5pm both days.

This year's event promises an exciting line-up of delectable cuisine, music and plenty of family-friendly entertainment.​

Newcomers to the 2025 event include North East favourite Pablo Eggsgobao - which serve up eggceptional breakfast baos; as well as Chicken Ting offering ‘Banging Fried Chicken, sourced from local farms and prepared by hand.’

Andy and Danielle Dobbin, who set up their Mexican street food business, Truly Torta, after visiting Mexico and falling in love with the food, will also be serving up their authentic Mexican tortas at the event.

“We can’t wait,” said Andy, who previously owned a sandwich shop with his wife before launching Truly Torta.

“Everything I saw and learnt in Mexico we have replicated here in the UK. Our best selling torta is the Cochinita Pickle - a Yucatan style bbq pulled pork which is served with grilled cheese, salsa roja, onion and cilantro, pink pickled onions and chipotle bbq sauce.

“We’re really looking forward to Cheste-le-EATS and bringing something different to the event.”

Festival favourites Spud Gun Loaded Fries, Redheads Mac ‘N’ Cheese, Voodoo Pizza, Kolamba and The Little Poffertje Pancake Shack will serving up everything from Sri Lankan style cuisine to Dutch pancakes and treats.

Building on the success of previous years, Chester-le-EATS 2025 aims to deliver an even more memorable experience. The festival will not only showcase a diverse array of street food vendors and regional food producers - including Balefire Sauces, Bake for the Soul, and Blondie Bakery - but a full line-up of local bands and musical acts is still to be announced.

Ythan Sale, Durham Cricket’s Events Manager, said: “The event's inclusive atmosphere ensures that there is something for everyone to enjoy. As well as serving up an epic line-up of food and music, we're pulling out all the stops for families.

“Our mission has always been to provide a fun-filled, free-to-attend weekend for all - and we can’t wait to welcome familiar and new faces to this year’s event.”

Chester-le-EATS 2025 is a free-entry event, reflecting Durham Cricket's commitment to fostering community engagement and celebrating local culture. The festival is also dog-friendly, and attendees can bring their canine companions along, too.

Entries are still open for businesses to apply to trade indoors at the event. However, hot food and market street is sold out.

For more information about the festival, including a list of vendors and the entertainment schedule, visit: https://www.durhamcricket.co.uk/events/chester-le-eats/