The BIG EAT Alderney
The BIG EAT Alderney celebrates all the flavours and food stories that make Alderney truly special.
Across the April, the festival brings together distinctive themed experiences, with pop-up events and specially curated menus created just for the month.
From sea air and island foraging adventures, to getting to know the passionate producers and chef's, there’s plenty to tempt curious food lovers.
Get ready for a month of unforgettable food experiences, with exclusive festival menus and special events served up by some of Alderney’s favourite eateries.
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The Blonde Hedgehog
The Great Outdoors: Forage, Fire & Feast
Children’s Event 10th April, 11-1pm
£5 per child
In partnership with the Alderney Wildlife Trust, children aged 8+ are invited to take part in a hands-on spring foraging adventure.
The morning begins with a guided forage alongside AWT team and our chef, exploring local seaweed and seasonal sea vegetables. Children will then return to The Blonde Hedgehog garden, where the foraged finds will be cooked over an open fire, tasted together, and enjoyed alongside locally made sausages.
A fun, educational experience designed to connect children with Alderney’s landscape, local food, and the simple joy of cooking and eating outdoors.
Foraged & Fired: An Alderney Tasting Experience
10th April 7pm
£65 per person (£10 deposit)
An evening celebrating Alderney’s wild larder through a six-course tasting menu inspired by the island’s coastline and seasonal produce.
Featuring foraged ingredients gathered locally, the menu showcases thoughtful, refined cooking that reflects what the island offers in early spring. This is an intimate dining experience designed to highlight flavour, place, and the connection between land, sea, and plate.
Festival Menu:
Throughout April, The Blonde Hedgehog will offer a special menu celebrating not only the wild larder available for foraging but also Alderney’s produce and the local suppliers who provide it.
Due to the nature of island sourcing and seasonality, dishes may evolve during the month depending on availability. The focus will remain on showcasing the best locally sourced ingredients at their peak, with the menu adapting as produce becomes available.