American Express presents BST Hyde Park kicked off with a bang on Friday, with Olivia Rodrigo headlining just two days before her Glastonbury set. The star was joined by acts including The Last Dinner Party, Girl in Red, and Caity Baser.
The sold-out show opened gates at 1pm for early access and 2pm for general entry, running into the late evening with back-to-back performances. With high temperatures and even higher energy across the park, fans needed food and drink options to keep going throughout the day.
BST Hyde Park is far from a budget-friendly event, and food and drink prices reflect that. A pint of beer or cider will set you back £6.75, while alcohol-free options start at £5.50.
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Cocktails are available from £10.90, with spirits ranging from £8.50 for a single (25ml) to £10.50 for a double (50ml). Wine lovers will pay £8.50 a glass.
Amex cardholders can enjoy 5% cashback on almost everything they purchase at the festival, and access to a private terrace - where drinks are just as pricey but queues are shorter.
If you’re after a full meal, food options span from quick snacks to full-on gourmet. The cheapest hot meal we found was a classic Mac n Cheese at The Mac Factory and a vegan fried chicken burger, both at £10, but most mains fall between £12 and £15.
Lidl takes the crown for the most affordable and unique option. In their stand, you can find Summer Haus deli boxes, which come with a honey or cranberry mocktail for £7.50 - or you can spike it for £10.50. The food box includes cheese, cured meats, crackers, pickles, olives, grapes, and more, with veggie and vegan variations also available.
If you're after something more upscale, Gaucho is one of the premium food stalls on site, offering a smash burger for £17.50. Their classic steak and chips comes in at £19.50, but if you're looking for a cheaper taste of luxury, you can grab one of their empanadas for just £6.
Sweet treats are easy to find across the festival grounds, with plenty of options to satisfy a sugar craving. Ice cream trucks offer Magnums from £5 - that’s the cheapest, churros range between £6 and £8, and cookies, doughnuts, and brownies start at £4.65.
For a more seamless experience with shorter queues, VIP ticket holders have access to exclusive food stalls. Options include wood-fired pizza, burgers, fried chicken, and both sweet and savoury crêpes - savoury ones cost £15, kids' portions are £7.50, and sweet crêpes start at £10.
Don’t forget, you can’t bring your own food or drink in with you - except for a sealed bottle of water up to 500ml. The official website states: “On show days no food or drink is permitted to be brought into the event, with the exception of water in unopened plastic containers of up to 500ml. There are a wide variety of licensed bars and catering open throughout the event, as well as free water points.”
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