The Boiler Shop Steamer - Newcastle Upon Tyne
The birthplace of Robert Stephensons rocket and now home to the mish mash of cultural foods of Newcastles finest, the Boiler Shop Steamer holds some of the UKs top street food vendors under one roof alongside the finest ales and music. Once a month the Boiler Shop opens its doors to over 3000 people over one weekend so they can experience one of the best food and drink events in the Newcastles social calendar.
It's been a week since I trawled the rain - very unprepared for this - used Google maps to find it and argued with my boyfriend over which direction. The hassle filled journey and the damp coat walking were well worth it for what was inside this old warehouse. It had already been open an hour by the time we arrived and with only 500 roasts up for grabs we hopped skipped and jumped into the queue with our tokens and bank holiday afternoon booze. With a concoction of cherry wine and lemonade for me and a classic ale for the boy the smell of roasting meats was too much temptation. After a good half an hour wait in the queue it was our turn. Trying to decide over a meat in that 30 minute wait was a waste and in the end we got all three. Hog roast, fresh from the apple mouthed pig and slowly cooked beef that melted in your mouth. With a side helping of rustic veg and the most beautiful cider gravy we were all set.
All demolished within about 30 seconds. This fuelled our bellies to carry on and try the other delights that Steamer Sunday had in store. Mac and cheese bites, caramelised onion and goats cheese tarts, espresso martinis, crepes, brownies, doughnuts. You name it, they had it.
Dessert of choice had to be doughnuts. Why you ask? Purely for the salted caramel butter sauce that accompanied it. Hot drizzly sauce over fresh sugared doughnuts. D-e-lightful. My mouth has never been so happy. A rather very close second to the best thing...
This was a rare Boiler Shop Steamer event - hopefully to be repeated in the future - but they have an event on the first weekend of every month. Meaning you will always have one weekend where you can indulge on the best meat, street food and alcohol filled concoctions around. There's no question of a doubt that I will be at the next one.. this time prepared with more room in my stomach!
Check out the links below for some of those that attended and for the Boiler Shop Steamer itself! Keep your eyes peeled for future events and my reviews!
Boiler Shop Steamer
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The Doughnut Guy
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