THE first ever Hereford Indie Food has been hailed a success as hundreds of people went to see what the city's independent food and drink culture has to offer.

With Jon Stead and brothers Edwin and Dorian Kirk from a Rule of Tum leading the way, the two-day festival was held behind the Burger Shop in Aubrey Street.

There was food on offer from a range of businesses including The Beefy Boys, Fodder and Spiced by Rayeesa and a busy bar scene with Chase Vodka, Williams Gin, Noble and Wild, Hereford Beer House and Shack Revolution.

There was live music each night and Gus from Alt-J returned to do a DJ set for the Sunday night after entertaining crowds on the Saturday too.

Jon Stead said: "We are so pleased. It was incredible. We couldn't have asked for any more. There was an amazing turn-out and amazing support from everyone."

He said everyone wants them to do it again and they are gathering feedback at the moment.

Jon said: "There is so much room to grow it. Whether we go to a different location next year is a bit of a contentious issue. That is the big question."

Final numbers haven't been confirmed but just over 2,000 people went during Saturday day and about 900 during the evening. On Sunday numbers were about 15 per cent below that.

Sold-out chef suppers were also held by Stephen Terry from the Hardwick near Abergavenny, Jake Townley from Jake's Cured Meats in Longtown, Coeliac chef James Nugent and there was a Sunday morning brunch at Rule of Tum. There were also producers and makers at the festival.

Jon added: "There was such a great comradery behind the scenes too. It is a way to bring the community together and get people to meet each other."