Mayor's Taste of Asia to celebrate Shrewsbury food diversity

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 16:25 · Archive

Shrewsbury's first Mayor's Taste of Asia event will showcase Asian cuisines and raise funds for four local charities.

Shrewsbury's first Mayor's Taste of Asia will celebrate the town's diverse food scene on Sunday 18 October from noon to 6pm at Smithy's Bar, Shrewsbury Town Football Club. The event will bring together local Asian restaurants and food businesses, offering visitors sample-sized portions of authentic dishes including Thai spicy salads, Vietnamese spring rolls and Nepalese curries, alongside Indian, Sri Lankan and Turkish cuisine. Local drinks from Rad Beer and Rowton Vineyard will also be available.

Hosted by the Mayor, Councillor Bernie Bentick, the event aims to raise money and awareness for four charities chosen by the Mayor for 2026/27: Shropshire Mental Health Support, Lingen Davies Cancer Fund, Shrewsbury Town FC Foundation and Little Stars. Councillor Bentick said the event is 'a great way to celebrate that diversity through food' and an opportunity to 'bring so many different community groups together' in support of the charities.

Tickets are available to purchase online until Thursday 15 October at noon.

Mayor's Taste of Asia to celebrate Shrewsbury food diversity — Image: Shropshire Star

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Countdown on to Shrewsbury mayor's 'tastes of Asia' fundraiserThe event is being hosted at Shrewsbury Town Football ClubShropshire Star · 8 Oct, 16:10
Mayor’s Taste of Asia to celebrate Shrewsbury’s diverse food scene and raise funds for four local charitiesShrewsbury is set to celebrate its diverse Asian food scene with the first-ever Mayor’s Taste of Asia, taking place on Sunday 18 October from 12pm to 6pm at Smithy’s Bar, Shrewsbury Town Football Club.Shropshire Live · 8 Oct, 13:42

In this story: Shrewsbury · Shrewsbury Town Football Club · Councillor Bernie Bentick · Shropshire Mental Health Support · Lingen Davies Cancer Fund · Shrewsbury Town FC Foundation · Little Stars

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