Taste of Christmas
The ultimate festive foodie experience!
Brought to you by the founders of the OG Taste of Grampian event, we’re thrilled to introduce a brand-new seasonal celebration with a local twist.
Taste of Christmas is your one-stop festive destination – a full day dedicated to the best local food, drink, and crafts the North East has to offer.
Whether you're a serious foodie, a festive shopper, or a family looking for a magical day out – this is the event you've been waiting for!
Event details
Date: Sunday, 9th November 2025
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Thainstone Centre, Inverurie, AB51 5XZ
Tickets: £7.50 | Under 12s go FREE
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General admission is £7.50 with under 12's free
in association with
Media Partner - P&J
Media Partner - P&J
Media Partner - P&J
Sponsor - CALA
Media Partner - P&J
Media Partner - P&J
Sponsor - Laings
Media Partner - P&J
Sponsor - Laings
ANM Group
Media Partner - P&J
Sponsor - Laings
What’s On
Artisan Food & Drink Stalls
Artisan Food & Drink Stalls
Artisan Food & Drink Stalls
Meet the North East’s best producers and sample everything from seasonal treats to gourmet gifts.
Craft Stalls
Artisan Food & Drink Stalls
Artisan Food & Drink Stalls
Discover beautifully handmade gifts, decorations, and festive must-haves.
Live Chef Demonstrations
Artisan Food & Drink Stalls
Live Chef Demonstrations
Catch local chefs cooking up seasonal inspiration on stage throughout the day.
Santa’s Grotto
Wreath Making Workshops
Live Chef Demonstrations
A magical Christmas experience the little ones won’t forget.
Wreath Making Workshops
Wreath Making Workshops
Wreath Making Workshops
Create your own festive masterpiece, guided by local florists (pre-booking will be required).
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General admission is £7.50 with under 12's free
Exhibitors & Vendors
Taste of Christmas will feature a handpicked selection of food, drink, and craft vendors from across the North East. Want to showcase your brand at this unmissable festive event?
Getting Here
Thainstone Centre, Inverurie, AB51 5XZ
Located just off the A96 south of Inverurie, Thainstone Centre is located just 15 minutes away from Aberdeen Airport and 14 miles away from Aberdeen City Centre, with rail links to Inverurie and Kintore.
Free on-site parking | Accessible venue | Indoor event – rain or shine!
Spread the Cheer
Follow us at @thainstoneevents and @tasteofgrampian on Facebook and Instagram for sneak peeks, vendor spotlights, giveaways, and more!
Use the hashtag #tasteofchristmas to share your excitement.
cONTACT US
For any Taste of Christmas enquiries, please get in touch with us at tasteofchristmas@anmgroup.co.uk
Let the countdown to Christmas begin... We can’t wait to see you there!
Thainstone Events
ANM Group Ltd., Thainstone Centre, Inverurie, Scotland AB51 5XZ, United Kingdom