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Where: The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (Venue 182), 28 Queen Street, EH2 1JX
When: August 1st-31st
Genre: whisky tasting
What: If you are a fan of whisky then there really are few better places in the capital to visit than the Scotch Malt Whisky Society and during the festival, their Queen Street premises will be hosting a three dram tutored whisky tasting like no other, in the company of one of their knowledgeable brand ambassadors.
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Where: The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (Venue 182), 28 Queen Street, EH2 1JX
When: August 3rd - 27th
Genre: Tasting,Comedy
What: Experience all that is great in Scotland. Burns Night, St Andrew, Hogmanay... The Society will present that, an' a' that, during a relaxed three course meal interwoven with songs, storytelling, a comedy act and whisky.
Where: Krua Thai Cookery School
When: Aug 3-27
Genre: Cookery Workshop
What: Enjoy a fun Thai street food workshop by professional chef Rujira Herd, who reveals her best-kept trade secrets Exclusive to the Edinburgh Fringe, or try out the traditional Pad Thai cookery masterclass - 100 per cent hands-on with three delicious traditional dishes. Lunch included.
Where: Summerhall
When: Aug 3-5, 9-12, 16-19, 23-26
Genre: Site-Specific tour and talk
What: Barney's Beer invites visitors to get a behind-the-scenes look at their intimate little brewery. During the hour-long tour, visitors will have the opportunity to taste their beers while learning about the brewing process and Barney's Beer's story.
Where: C venues – C at New Town Cookery School
When: Aug 15-18, 22-26
Genre: Cabaret and Variety
What: Australia’s singing cook Michelle Pearson presents her award-winning musical-food-cabaret in its UK debut.
You'll be serenaded by the soulful songstress as she cooks comfort-food inspired three-course meals before your eyes... and you’ll get to taste each dish! www.comfortfoodcabaret.com
Where: Scottish Storytelling Centre
When: Aug 2-7, 9-14, 16-19
Genre: Children's Shows
What: What if your food started talking back? Lionel the lion has just eaten a human. Now Lionel hears 'hello' from his stomach. A strange friendship between eater and eaten starts to grow.
Where: The Principal, 19-21 George Street, EH2 2PB
When: Aug 2-27
Genre: Theatre, interactive, comedy
What: Basil, Sybil and Manuel are back, serving yet more three-course meals in this five-star immersive comedy ruled by chaos and laughs.
Seventy per cent improvised, it’s 100 per cent unique and ‘hilariously bonkers’ (Edinburgh Evening News).
Where: Assembly George Square Gardens
When: Aug 22-26
Genre: Stand-Up Comedy,Tasting
What: Stand-up comedy with real food, cooked live using power tools. The total sell-out from 2017 returns with a few new surprises. Five dates only!
Where: Laughing Horse @ The Counting House
When: Aug 15-26
Genre: Comedy
What: Exploring the intersection of food and fury, American expat comedians Molly Sokhom and Neil Thornton confuse carbs with love and hunger with boredom.
They will show you how to eat your angst, with a combination of stand-up comedy and a chaotic interactive cooking show.
Where: The Stand’s New Town Theatre
When: Aug 20
Genre: Spoken Word
What: With growing pressure on the planet's resources, food production is having to get more high-tech.
Matjaz Vidmar asks: could food developed for astronauts be our future? What does it taste like? Is it safe?
Where: Valvona & Crolla
When: Aug 12, 19, 26
Genre: Swing, Storytelling
What: Louis Prima, Sicilian-New Orleanian showman and comedy-jazzer (1930s-1950s) sung by Philip Contini and introducing Fringe newcomer, vocalist Olivia Contini. All enjoyed alongside a three-course dinner.
Where: Traverse Theatre
When: Aug 7-12, 14-19, 21-26
Genre: Drama,Physical Theatre
What: Nigel Slater’s Toast is a new play based on his award-winning autobiography. Vividly recreating suburban England in the 1960s, Nigel Slater’s childhood is told through the tastes and smells he grew up with.
From making the perfect sherry trifle and waging war over cakes through to the playground politics of sweets and the rigid rules of restaurant dining, this is a moving and evocative tale of love, loss and... toast.
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Where: Just the Tonic at The Mash House
When: Aug 2-12, 14-18
Genre: Cabaret and Variety
What: Oliver's back after two sell out runs with his latest magical mash-up, stuffed with jaw-dropping, mouth-watering tricks. Tummies will rumble, ribs will be tickled and gobs will be smacked.
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Where: Robert Graham Tasting Room
When: Aug 3-27
Genre: Tasting
What: Robert Graham 1874 cordially invites you to an eclectic extravaganza of flavour as they navigate through three unique Scotch whiskies expertly paired with three diverse artisanal food items, sourced from local food specialists right here in the heart of Edinburgh.
Full details of the whisky brands on each day are available from their website.
Where: The Principal
When: Aug 2-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-27
Genre: Kid's Show, comedy, Clown
What: There’s chaos in the kitchen when Signor Baffo's left in charge. How do you make a chicken lay an egg? How does a sausage roll? Expect plates full of fun, mischief and adventure.
Where: Gilded Balloon Teviot
When: Aug 1-12, 14-27
Genre: Comedy
What: A story about haute cuisine, daylight robbery and redemption. A cathartic, hilarious tale about the law of unintended consequences and how Gordon Ramsay saved Stuart Mitchell's immortal soul.
When: Aug 14-19, 21-26
Genre: Theatre
What: The Midnight Soup is a piece of theatre during which the audience prepare a meal that they share at the end. The Midnight Soup starts as a monologue and gently opens out to become a conversation.
It tells the story of an unremarkable woman who every day sat down to meticulously record the facts of her life in a diary, until one day she chose her own death. The Midnight Soup is the love letter of a grandson to his grandmother. It is also an edible memorial, celebrating a life lived to the rhythm of the seasons.
When: Aug 2-6, 8-13, 15-19, 22-27
Genre: Comedy,Interactive Theatre
What: Totally immersive and highly improvised, this two-hour theatrical dining experience returns to Edinburgh inviting audiences to become guests at Will and Kate’s very surprise, not-so-civilised wedding reception.
Cue uninvited guests, misbehaving family and secrets better left in the closet… Perfect for anyone looking for a fun night out, The Wedding Reception features four performers playing nine characters in a whirlwind of laughter, love and tears – plus a three-course meal and maybe even some dancing.
