10 Local Businesses GemFest Is Proud to Support in 2025
At GemFest, we’re proud to be more than a festival — we’re a platform for local talent, independent traders, and small businesses. This year, we’re working with an amazing line-up of community-driven brands who help make GemFest a unique and vibrant experience.
Here are 10 incredible businesses we’re supporting this year — and why they matter:
1. Gurt Wings Ltd
Famous for their fried chicken wings, strips, popcorn chicken and loaded fries — Gurt Wings are bringing the flavour to GemFest with prices ranging from £6–£15.50. Expect bold, indulgent street food done right.
2. The BBQ Society
Smash burgers and seasoned fries, served hot and stacked. This local gem brings a proper BBQ kick, all made fresh on-site with simple, crowd-pleasing options from just £8.
3. Greek Gourmet
Serving up authentic Greek gyros for just £10, Greek Gourmet bring Mediterranean comfort food to the field — quick, tasty, and loved by festival-goers across the UK.
4. Slad Valley Mushrooms
A local grower turned gourmet food trader, Sidal Valley are all about sustainable mushroom-based meals — from bao buns to flatbreads, they offer a fresh, meat-free twist on festival food.
5. The Melted Cheese Co
Cheese lovers, rejoice. From raclette to fondue, loaded fries and toasties, this stall celebrates all things melty and moreish — with veggie and GF options available too.
6. Oh So Rolly
This one’s a showstopper: gourmet Thai rolled ice cream made live while you watch, in flavours like biscoff, brownie and cherry bakewell. A real treat with a side of entertainment.
7. ThaiMania
One of the most exciting food stalls this year, ThaiMania dishes up noodles, satay, Thai curries and spring rolls — all at student-friendly prices and with a strong veggie/vegan menu too.
8. Hash Bowls
Healthy, hearty and seriously satisfying. With options from £7–£12, they serve up hash brown bowls loaded with brunch favourites and custom toppings.
9. The Festival Store
No festival is complete without the essentials — and this local trader’s got it all: glitter, ponchos, accessories, bucket hats and more. One-stop shop for those last-minute must-haves.
10. Paradise Ice Ltd
Craving something sweet? Paradise Ice has you covered with loaded brownies, waffles and bubble waffles — all topped with indulgent extras like strawberries, marshmallows, and Biscoff sauce. It’s the perfect dessert stop after a long day of dancing.
Why It Matters
By supporting these traders, GemFest isn’t just bringing top-tier street food and style to the festival — we’re helping keep money in the local economy, giving platforms to small businesses, and building a festival experience that feels authentic and community-driven.
These are the names behind the stalls, the flavours you’ll remember, and the reason GemFest feels so different from the big corporate alternatives.