Hendy Partners With Southsea Food Festival To Celebrate Local Produce

Hendy Group will be headline sponsor of the Southsea Food Festival next month (Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July), ensuring the popular event returns even bigger and better to showcase local independent food and drink producers and entertain thousands of visitors.

Car and Van dealer, Hendy will display a selection of vehicles from its local showrooms, providing visitors with the opportunity to learn more about the latest models including Renault, Dacia, OMODA & JAECOO, Ford, Alpine, Kia and Chery.

Paul Smith, Marketing Director at Hendy Group said:

“Southsea Food Festival celebrates the independent businesses and producers that make Portsmouth such a vibrant place. We’re excited to show some of the newest car brands, share the latest models and help local people see the range of affordable car ownership options there are."

"We are firmly rooted in the Portsmouth area and we’re looking forward to being part of another fantastic weekend for residents and visitors alike."

The 2026 festival will transform Southsea town with 100 stalls featuring some of the best local producers, alongside street food, live music and family entertainment. Visitors can enjoy a wide range of food and drink from Portsmouth’s thriving independent food scene, as well as experience live music, family entertainment and kitchen demonstrations from local chefs.

Hendy Group was established in Hampshire in 1859 and the family-run business has built strong customer relationships and a reputation for high-quality service across the South Coast with seven dealerships across the Portsmouth area.

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About Hendy Group

Established in 1859, Hendy Group has been operating across the South Coast for over 165 years. Led by its fifth-generation family member – Paul Hendy, CEO – the business now employs over 1,500 colleagues. The Group is ranked 18th in the AM Top 100, with a 2024 turnover of just over £1bn, and proudly represents 22 automotive brands. It is committed to providing world-class customer service.

It is committed to supporting the communities where it operates through Hendy Foundation and has donated nearly £500k to local charities and voluntary groups since it was set up in 2018.