
How to get there
Tobacco Dock, Tobacco Quay, Wapping Lane, London E1W 2SF
The nearest stations are Shadwell (Overground and DLR) and Wapping (Overground), both a 5-minute walk away. Tower Hill (District/Circle line) is a 15-minute walk.
There is a car park opposite the Wapping Lane entrance, run by YellowPark – book ahead at yellowpark.co.uk.
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Frequently asked questions
What’s included in the ticket cost?
Your ticket unlocks a four-hour session at the My Waitrose Winter Food & Drink Festival, where you can sample delicious offerings from over 180 Waitrose suppliers. Taste as you browse and build your ultimate wishlist to shop later in-store, online, or via the app. Want to elevate your experience? Masterclass tickets and VIP access can be added separately via our website.
Step up your festival experience with a VIP ticket. Enjoy everything included with standard entry, plus fast-track entry, a complimentary glass of bubbly, exclusive access to the VIP lounge, and extra premium gifts packed inside your goody bag.
Do I need ID?
Please bring a valid photo ID, as this is an over-18s event and we operate a Challenge 25 policy. Anyone who appears under 25 will be asked to present ID upon arrival.
Please note that while infants in arms are permitted, prams and pushchairs are not allowed inside the main venue and must be stored in the cloakroom.
Can I bring a bag to the festival?
Bags will be checked upon entry, and outside food and drinks are strictly prohibited. To avoid delays at security, we advise against bringing large bags.
Any bag larger than standard daypack dimensions - specifically over 40cm x 30cm x 20cm (approx. 16 x 12 x 8 inches) - must be checked into the cloakroom before entering the main venue.
Checking your bag or belongings is completely free for all ticket holders.
Will I get a new glass for every drink I sample?
As this is a traditional tasting experience, please hold onto the glass you receive upon arrival and reuse it throughout your visit. Rinse stations with water and spittoons are available nearby to refresh your glass between pours. Dedicated pick-up and drop-off points will be available for collecting and returning glassware.
Will water and food be available?
Free water stations are located throughout the venue to keep you hydrated. As you explore, be sure to sample delicious bites from our specialty food stalls, or head to the Food Court to purchase a full meal.
How many tickets can I buy?
A maximum of four tickets per customer can be bought for the My Waitrose Winter Food & Drink Festival.
Can I transfer a ticket to a friend?
Ticket transfers are available up to two weeks before the festival. To transfer your ticket, email info@waitrosefestivals.com with your full name and the new lead guest’s email address, ensuring they are CC'd on the message. Once they reply with their permission to be contacted, we will send out an updated order confirmation.
I haven’t received my ticket via email, what do I do?
Your downloadable PDF ticket will be displayed at checkout and sent to your email. If you can’t find the email, please check your spam folder or simply log into the account you created during checkout to view and download your ticket at any time.
I bought the wrong ticket, can I get a refund?
Yes. If you can no longer attend, please contact us at info@waitrosefestivals.com to request a refund, and our team will get back to you within two working days. Please note that refunds cannot be issued within two weeks of the event.
I’ve already bought tickets, can I add extras?
Yes. Simply log into your account to add extras online. Online additions close 48 hours before the event, but remaining extras will be available to purchase on the day, subject to availability.
Will any other extras be released?
We will be releasing some of our wonderful pre-bookable masterclasses when tickets go on sale on 9 September.
Why can’t I buy tickets for certain extras?
Extras have limited availability and sell out quickly. If an extra doesn't appear on screen during checkout, it is fully booked. Be sure to check out our other available masterclasses!
Is there disabled access at the venue?
Accessible entry is available via the lift located to the right of the main entrance. Accessible toilets can be found in the Great Gallery on the ground level, as well as in North Dock 1 on the vaults level where the My Waitrose Winter Food & Drink Festival is hosted.
Are dogs permitted at the festival?
Only registered assistance dogs are permitted at the Waitrose Winter Food & Drink Festival. Pet dogs and other animals are not allowed inside the venue.
What if my question isn’t answered here?
Email the events team at info@waitrosefestivals.com and we’ll aim to come back to you within two working days.
General Terms & Conditions
GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS
Please read and understand the following terms and conditions as they are binding for all ticket purchases. By clicking on “I agree to the Waitrose & Partners Food & Drink Festival terms and conditions”:
a. You are confirming that you have read and understood these terms and conditions and that you will be bound by them accordingly;
b. If you are booking on behalf of someone else, you are representing that:
- you will ensure that any people that you are booking on behalf of have been made aware of these terms and conditions and that they have read and understand them;
- you have their authority to accept these terms and conditions on their behalf; and
- that they shall be bound by these terms and conditions accordingly.
Please direct any questions, or any subsequent issues, to: customerservices@waitrose.co.uk or send to Waitrose Limited, Doncastle Road, Southern Industrial Area, Bracknell RG12 8YA.
In these terms and conditions, “Waitrose” “we”, “us” and “our” refer to Waitrose Limited, a company registered in England and Wales with company number 99405, VAT number 232457280 and registered address 171 Victoria Street, London SW1E 5NN.
GUEST DETAILS
Guests are responsible for ensuring that all details submitted are accurate and correct.
PAYMENT
- Payment must be made in full at the time of booking. All amounts quoted are inclusive of VAT.
- The booking and payment process for the classes is facilitated by (i) We Are Collider Limited a company registered in England and Wales with company number 10843499 with registered office at Unit 4, 156 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3TQ; and (ii) Kick Digital Limited a company registered in England and Wales with company number 08967728 with registered office at Unit 2, Endeavour House, Parkway Court, Longbridge Road, Marsh Mills, Plymouth, Devon PL6 8LR. Your personal information will be processed by We Are Collider Ltd, Kick Digital Limited and any subsequent data processor supplying booking and payment services in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with any applicable data protection legislation.
PERSONAL DATA
- Please refer to our Privacy Policy to see details on how we and our suppliers may use data to administer and provide the event and to request feedback. If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy you may contact us via info@waitrosefestivals.com.
CANCELLATION, REFUNDS AND CHANGES
- Refunds will be possible up to two weeks before the event opening. Please contact info@waitrosefestivals.com if you would like to discuss this with the team. Please note that no refunds will be offered in the event that a guest is unable to attend within two weeks of the event or on the day.
- We reserve the right to cancel the event, with reasonable notice, and will notify the ticket purchaser in writing, should this happen. Guests will be given a full refund of ticket prices should the event be cancelled by Waitrose, however no associated costs (such as travel, accommodation, etc) will be paid.
- We reserve the right to change the date of any event for any reason. If we do so, we will endeavour to give participants reasonable notice, and, where Participants cannot attend the event on the new date, Participants will receive a full refund of the amount paid for that event. We will not be responsible for travelling or associated expenses.
- We will endeavour to run the event as advertised. However, we reserve the right to make changes, including to the running order and timings for the event may change before the event. Where reasonably possible, we will provide prior notice of such changes.
GUEST OBLIGATIONS
- Tickets available for myWaitrose card holders only
- You must enter your myWaitrose number when prompted to be eligible to purchase tickets.
- The resale of tickets is prohibited. We reserve the right to cancel any tickets that have been resold.
- The marks of Waitrose and the Waitrose logo are registered United Kingdom and European community trademarks and may not be used without our express written permission.
- Guests must be over 18. No guests under the age of 18 will be permitted entry to the venue.
- Babes in arms are permitted, however prams must be checked into the cloakroom
- A ‘Challenge 25’ policy will be in operation, and as such, all guests are required to bring and present photographic ID on arrival at the venue.
- A maximum of four tickets can be purchased in each transaction, and we reserve the right to refuse entry to large groups on arrival.
- While alcohol will be available throughout the event, it is each individual’s duty to drink responsibly during their time at the event. In the event that a guest is intoxicated or their conduct is disorderly, we reserve the right to ask them to leave the premises and no refunds will be given.
- We will not provide lockers or secure storage for personal property of guests. Guests are expected to look after their personal property during an event.
- Guests must: (i) comply with all health and safety, security and other requirements notified to them (including any requirements on the registration form); (ii) obey all instructions given by the host; and (iii) act responsibly and maintain a reasonable standard of safe behaviour.
OUR RIGHTS
- Guests may be refused admission to, or be asked to leave, an experience at any time if: (i) they fail to comply with any of these terms and conditions; (ii) they are rude, offensive or disruptive; and/or (iii) the host (acting reasonably) considers it appropriate. If a guest is refused admission to, or asked to leave, an event, they must do so promptly and without disturbing others.
LIABILITY
- Should a guest cause damage to property owned by the venue, a contractor for the event, or Waitrose, any compensation or repair costs will be sought from the individual after the event.
- We will only be responsible for loss or damage to guests’ personal property if the loss or damage results from our breach of these terms and conditions or negligence.
- We and any contractor of the event will not have any liability to Participants for: (i) accidental damage or injury resulting from the actions or omissions of other Participants attending an experience; (ii) any loss of income, loss of revenue, loss of profits, loss of business or loss of contracts; or (iii) any indirect or consequential loss or damage that Participants may suffer as a result of our breach of these terms and conditions or negligence or otherwise.
- However, we and any contractor of the event do not (and nothing in these terms and conditions shall) exclude or limit in any way our liability where it would be unlawful to do so, including our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence or for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.
HOW WE MAY USE PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOS
- The event may be recorded by us and we may take videos, photographs and other recordings, where you are recorded at the event. You agree to the publication of such photographs, videos, recordings, and/or likenesses of you (whether edited, adapted, modified or copied) and their use by us and those authorised by us, without prior notice or compensation, in any way which we may see fit now or in the future including but not limited to film, broadcast, radio, TV, publications, future events and publicity. You acknowledge that we have the full right to sell and/or profit from the commercial use of such photographs, motion pictures, recordings, and/or likenesses of you.
GOVERNING LAW
- These terms and conditions and their subject matter (and any non-contractual obligations arising in connection with them) are governed by English law and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales, except that if you are a resident of Northern Ireland you may also bring proceedings in Northern Ireland, and if you are resident of Scotland, you may also bring proceedings in Scotland.
- If we cannot resolve any complaints relating to the event between us, if you are a customer within the EU you have the right to submit your complaint through the Online Dispute Resolution platform for resolution.