BLUE Collar took over Reading’s Market Place with its first ever Winter Weekend on Saturday and Sunday.
Street food vendors served up festive foodie treats to hundreds of hungry punters over the course of the event, which had a bar and live music on hand to add to the laid back atmosphere.
And it is set to return this weekend, Saturday, December 18, and Sunday, December 19.
In true Blue Collar style, the line-up last weekend featured a mix of newcomers and regular stands from its weekly events.
Paella stand Tapas Culture made its first ever appearance in the Market Place. Regulars Sarv’s Slice dished out savoury and sweet wood fired pizza. Other regulars in the line up were Fink Street. Food, who make Sharwama chicken and falafel, with south-east Asian fusion dishes such as Marmite chicken served by Makan Malaysia.
Gourmet burger company Meat Juice returned after a short break. It will be pitching up again this weekend.
Also there to tempt the taste buds will be The Bissy Tree, serving its iconic jerk chicken.
Gurt Wings’ award-winning fried chicken, YouBao’s noodle and bao bun stall, and loaded fries from Dirty Snax will be there too.
Thai food regulars Krua Koson will join the line up, and Italian street food including pizza and arancini will be served up by Polentista and Mainstreet Pizza.
Senor Saffron is also making a return to the market with Persian tacos. Event newcomers Vegan Earthlings will be landing to cater for those with a meat-free diet.
Visitors will also be able to enjoy sweet treats from Churros Garcia and seasonal drinks, such as mulled wine, from the Double-Barrelled brewery bar.
The Winter Weekend is open 11am until late on both days and is free to enter.
Blue Collar’s weekday appearances in the Market Place on Wednesday and Friday lunchtimes will continue as normal.
