Bringing food, drink and music together the first 'Evening Eats & Beats' event will be held at Kenilworth Castle on Friday, 19 August.

Hosted by CJ's Events Warwickshire, the event plans to bring the community back together after "what has been a difficult few years for us all".

The event will run from 6pm to 10pm and is by ticket only.

The street food on offer will include a range of burgers and hot dogs, Jamaican food, jerk meats, Indian style fish and triple cooked chips along with curry and samosas, toasties, hot brownies, waffles and cookies.

Food and drink will be provided by:

• Mister V 
• That's Mature    
• Cheeky Maharaja 
• Sharians Jamaican Food
• The Brownie Boss 
• Forrest Coffee Bar
• Gingers Bar 
• Fosse Way Brewery  
• Little Fizz Van 

The night will also see music from local artists:

• Annabelle Elizabeth - 6pm - 7pm
• Cole Stock - 7pm - 8pm
• Sonia Ruth - 8pm - 9pm
• Twisted Minds - 9pm - 10pm

CJ's has also said there will be a limited number of tables and chairs, so customers are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets.

There will also be a bag check at the entrance, and customers are reminded that dogs are not permitted.

The company also said that if the event is cancelled due to bad weather it will be rescheduled and tickets will be transferred to the new date.

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