More infoAn Essex city is hosting a huge festival in order to showcase its amazing food and drink offerings! The Southend Food and Drink Festival is launching this autumn, organised by the Southend City BID. The ten-day event is set to be a flavour-packed celebration of everything Southend’s vibrant food and drink scene has to offer. Suzanne Gloyne, Southend City BID Manager, said: “We’re so excited to bring this new event to Southend, with 18 venues signed up and 26 great deals available. A new festival is exciting, we’re looking forward to welcoming visitors to The Royal Hotel to enjoy our special set menu and events.”