BEST OF THE FEST

MARION MCMULLEN FINDS FAB FOOD AND DRINK FOR FESTIVALS

Kabuto Noodles

RRP £1.65, major retailers Noodles are a fast and easy festival favourite and Kabuto offers a widerange of flavours, from Miso Ramen and Katsu Curry, to Vegetable Laksa.

Squeaky Bean Folded Flatbreads

RRP £2.25, Tesco

Keep energy levels up with these spicy ready-to-eat vegan flatbreads available in jerk chicken and Madras chicken style. There are also Turkish kofta-style kebabs, RRP £3.

PHIZZ

RRP £7.99 , Sainsbury’s, Amazon Prime, WH Smith Travel, phizz.co Get phizzy with it and triple the hydration value of the water you drink, while replenishing 18 daily essentials for health, energy and vitality. Available in orange and apple & blackcurrant flavours.

High Water

RRP £2.99, Amazon, Fortnum & Mason, drinkhighwater.com Made with all natural ingredients this alcoholic sparkling water, has 93–99 calories per can. High Water also donates 1% of profits to a marine conservation charity.

Orchard Pig

£35.50, beerhawk.co.uk Perfectdraft is introducing its first cider keg and Orchard Pig promises “more apples, less bubbles”.

Great for any outdoor events.

Bear Island Mini Keg

£16.99, thebottleclub.com Get the summer party started with this triple-hopped lager beer keg from Britain’s oldest brewer.

Juicy Future

£6.50 for four cans, Co-op

The first launch of the year from the Goose Island Beer Company arrives in time for the summer festival season. Ideal for sipping in the sunshine.

Simply Roasted Crisps

£1.19 or grab a share bag for £2.29 Booths, Whole Foods, Amazon, Simplyroasted crisps.co.uk

Need a quick snack attack during music acts? These are available in four flavours and offer all the taste of a fried crisp but with 50% less fat. Under 99 calories per serving, too.