A new food and drink festival will be launching in a coastal town later this year.

The first West Norfolk Food & Drink Festival will be held in Hunstanton High Street where up to 30 independent producers will showcase a range of artisanal products. 

Among the stalls will be wines from the award-winning Burn Valley Vineyard, Kota Chocolate and cheeses from The Norfolk Deli. 

Eastern Daily Press: North Creake-based Burn Valley Vineyard will appear at the first West Norfolk Food & Drink Festival this MarchNorth Creake-based Burn Valley Vineyard will appear at the first West Norfolk Food & Drink Festival this March (Image: Newsquest)

Other producers attending will be Fen Spirits, Heather's Kettlecorn, Brancaster Gin, Norfolk Spirit Co. and many more which are yet to be announced.

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The new event is being helmed by staff at The Norfolk Deli who said: "Having traded in Hunstanton since January 2014, we were only too aware of how the high street and surrounding areas can remain eerily quiet even when the rest of the town is buzzing with visitors.

Eastern Daily Press: The festival is the brainchild of the minds behind The Norfolk Deli which is based in HunstantonThe festival is the brainchild of the minds behind The Norfolk Deli which is based in Hunstanton (Image: The Norfolk Deli)

"Hunstanton is a much-loved seaside resort and yet many visitors are unaware of the many hidden treasures in the form of small independent businesses away from the promenade.

"We felt we should create the festival for the long term future by encouraging people to try something different and to discover the breadth and depth of locally-made food and drink."

The first festival date is earmarked for March 17.