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Quick answer: The New Forest & Hampshire County Show 2026 runs Tuesday 28 to Thursday 30 July at New Park, Brockenhurst, with food and drink served from 8am to 6:30pm each day. Eleven catering outlets and multiple bars are located across the Showground, serving Greek street food, wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, gourmet burgers, duck wraps, Chinese and Thai noodles, toasties, crêpes, hot crumble, pick ‘n’ mix and Costa Coffee. Vegetarian, vegan and non-gluten-containing options are available across the site, and free water refill points are dotted around the Showground.
What food is available at the New Forest Show 2026?
There are eleven catering outlets at the 2026 Show, plus bars located around the Showground. The full line-up is:
Greek Street Food
Best-selling gyros, classic souvlaki and mezze – grilled meats with hummus, tzatziki, olives and crispy falafel.
Napoleats Woodfired Pizza
Authentic Neapolitan pizza, hand-stretched and baked in a wood-fired oven with quality Italian ingredients.
Chunky’s Burgers
Juicy burgers, hot dogs and fries loaded high with pulled pork or Korean chicken, served from an American Airstream.
Duck Wraps
Tender, slow-roasted duck wrapped with crisp vegetables and rich hoisin sauce – a twist on a street food favourite.
Noodles
Chinese and Thai street food – fragrant curries, wok-fried noodles, flavour-packed rice dishes and crispy sides.
GB Toastie
Golden, crisp sandwiches packed with gooey melted cheese and comforting fillings, toasted fresh to order.
Bam Bam Crêpe
Sweet and savoury crêpes cooked to order and ready in around a minute – perfect for a busy Show day.
Crumble
Hot cups of stewed fruit crumble with a golden, buttery topping, finished with rich custard.
Pick ‘n’ Mix
Fill your cup with sweet, sour and everything in between – colourful, nostalgic and perfect for sharing.
Costa Coffee
Cappuccinos, mochas and Americanos plus sandwiches, wraps and cakes. Non-dairy milk available on request.
Draught Bars
Draught pints, crisp cider, wine, spirits and cocktails from bars across the Showground.
Local Produce & Food Hall
Hampshire producers selling food and drink to enjoy on site, plus the Garden Refreshment Area in the Flower Show.
Is there vegan and vegetarian food at the New Forest Show?
Yes. Vegetarian, vegan and non-gluten-containing ingredient options are available across the showground.
Good places to start:
- Greek Street Food – falafel, hummus, tzatziki and mezze plates
- Napoleats Woodfired Pizza – classic Margherita and vegetable options
- Noodles – vegetable curries and wok-fried noodle dishes
- Bam Bam Crêpe – sweet crêpes and fruit fillings
- Costa Coffee – ask your server about non-dairy milk options
If you have a specific allergy or intolerance, speak to the trader directly at the counter before ordering – they can confirm ingredients and preparation on the day.
Where are the bars at the New Forest Show?
Bars are positioned around the Showground, so you’re never far from one wherever you are on site. Each serves draught beer, cider, wine, spirits and mixers, and cocktails.
Members with a Member’s ticket also have access to the exclusive Member’s Areas across all three days.
What are the food and drink opening times?
Catering outlets and bars operate during Show hours: 8am to 6:30pm on Tuesday 28, Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 July 2026. Arriving early is the easiest way to beat the lunchtime queues – coffee and breakfast trade is much quieter before 10am.
Can you bring your own food into the New Forest Show?
Visitors regularly bring picnics to the Show, and there is plenty of open grass to sit on. There are also free water refill points around the showground, so bring a reusable bottle rather than buying water – especially in late July.
Meet a few of the traders
Chunky’s Burgers started with founder Olivia’s childhood dream of serving burgers from an American Airstream, and has since grown into a UK-wide name. Expect fries loaded high with pulled pork or Korean chicken alongside the burgers and hot dogs.
Bam Bam Crêpe has been serving freshly made crêpes since 2017, built around combining speed with quality – each one is cooked to order and ready in about a minute, which makes it a good stop on a packed Show day.
Napoleats brings a proper wood-fired oven to the showground, baking hand-stretched dough with Italian ingredients in true Neapolitan style.
Book your tickets
Tickets for the New Forest & Hampshire County Show 2026 are available online or on the gate!
Your Questions Answered
Yes – mobile catering units are positioned all over the showground, serving Greek street food, wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, burgers, duck wraps, Chinese and Thai noodles, toasties, crêpes, hot crumble, pick ‘n’ mix and Costa Coffee. There are also bars around the circuit, plus the Local Produce area, the Food Hall and the Garden Refreshment Area in the Flower and Gardening Show.
Yes – vegetarian, vegan and non-gluten-containing ingredient options are available across the event. Try falafel and mezze at the Greek outlets, a classic Margherita from the wood-fired pizza oven, vegetable noodle dishes, or non-dairy milk at Costa Coffee. If you have a specific allergy, speak to the trader at the counter before ordering.
Non-gluten-containing ingredient options are available across the showground. As our caterers work in busy mobile kitchens, please check with individual traders on the day about preparation and cross-contamination.
Catering outlets and bars operate during Show hours – 8am to 6:30pm on Tuesday 28, Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 July 2026. Arrive early if you’d rather avoid the lunchtime queues; trade is much quieter before 10am.
Bars are positioned around the circuit of the showground, so you’re never far from your next round. Each serves draught beer, cider, wine, spirits and mixers, and cocktails. Members also have access to the exclusive Member’s Areas across all three days.
Yes – Costa Coffee serves cappuccinos, mochas, Americanos and more, alongside sandwiches, wraps and cakes. Ask your server about non-dairy milk options.
Yes – there are free water points all around the showground where you can refill. Bring a reusable bottle, especially in late July.
Yes – dogs are welcome on the showground provided they are kept on a lead at all times. They are not permitted in the Livestock Tents, which are clearly signed. Banned breeds are not permitted on the showground.
The New Forest & Hampshire County Show takes place on Tuesday 28, Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 July 2026 at New Park, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7QH. Gates open at 8am and the Show closes at 6:30pm each day. Book your tickets here.
