The Hoppings 2024 food and drink prices as funfair makes Newcastle return

Emily Gray

21 June 2024 at 1:00 pm·2-min read

Candy Floss stand at The Hoppings 2024 — -Credit: (Image: Iain Buist/Newcastle Chronicle)

The sun was out in full force for the much anticipated opening of on Friday. Newcastle's much loved annual funfair has returned once again to kick off the summer season.

This year is the 142nd time Newcastle has welcomed Europe's largest funfair onto the Town Moor. The usual crowds are expected to enjoy a huge range of rides, music, and of course food and drink.

While there had been some previous concern over the state of the ground up at the Moor, the sun was blaring out in full force for the official opening to welcome visitors to the family friendly attractions. Here are the prices of food and drink that have been confirmed after The Hoppings opened on Friday afternoon.

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Fizz and Bar

Prosecco £9.50

White, Rose and Red wine - medium £8, large £9

Spirits and mixer - single £6, double £10

Pint of Thatcher's Gold cider £7

Pint of lager £7.50

Fizz Bar -Credit:Iain Buist/Newcastle Chronicle

Feast street food

Acropolis

Gyros wraps (chicken, halloumi, grilled veg) £11

Chicken platter £16

Acropolis chicken platter -Credit:Iain Buist/Newcastle Chronicle

Gourmet Grill

1/4Ib burger £5, 1/2Ib cheeseburger with bacon £11, chips £4

Farmhouse foods

8oz steak and bacon cheeseburger £8.50, pork rolls with stuffing and apple sauce £6.50

Lucky boat Chinese noodles

Noodle meal from £9, salt and chilli crispy chicken noodles £10, crispy spring rolls 6 for £4

Big Fat Indian Kitchen

Wraps (chicken tikka, chicken madras) £10, dirty Indian fries £9

Redheads Mac 'n' cheese

Mac 'n' cheese (original, Mexican, chorizo, sticky rib) from £8.50, Mac chicken burger £10

Bavarian Grill

Giant hot dog £4, jumbo hot dog £5, German hot dog £6

Bavarian hot dogs -Credit:Iain Buist/Newcastle Chronicle

Pizza and Fires

By the slice (margarita, pepperoni, Hawaiian, Kiev) £4, whole pizza £20

Sweet treats

Churros stand -Credit:Iain Buist/Newcastle Chronicle

Dipping doughnuts

10 for £9, 25 for £18. 50 (vanilla, cinnamon) for £25

Milkshake with any topping £7

Candy floss

Candy floss £2.50, waffle stick £4, bubble stick £5.50

Waffle and Crepes

Crepes with any 2 fillings from £4.50

Toffee and Fudge

Pick and mix £3.50

Churros and chocolate

Churros (sugar, cinnamon) £6

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