Go to the Garden for grub

All four piazzas of Covent Garden Market are given over to food and drink producers over this threeday food-fest.

There are more than 120 stalls selling gourmet delights including shellfish, game, cheeses, preserves and artisan breads. Leading chefs and restaurateurs including Le Caprice's Mark Hix and Curtis Stone of Quo Vadis will be on hand with hourly cookery demos.

Covent Garden Market WC2 (020-7836 9136). Fri 31 Oct, 11am-7.30pm, Sat 1 & Sun 2 Nov, 10am-6pm, free. www.foodloversbritain.com.