MERRY Hill will host it's first ever street food festival this Friday.

The free event, which takes place on Friday May 10, will be held in partnership with Street Food Affair who host popular food fairs in Stourbridge.

Food and drink makers from all over the West Midlands will share their tastiest culinary creations at The Waterfront between 4pm and 9pm.

Visitors will have the chance to tuck into the ‘best burger in Britain’ by The Patty Freaks or try some traditional Pan Asian dishes from Digbeth Dining Club favourites Canoodle.

Bubble waffles from Edibubbles and cocktails from Bone Idol Tiki Bar will also be available to try,

Local musicians, including Ellisha Green and Faye Bagley, will provide the entertainment.

Rob Pickersgill, marketing manager at intu Merry Hill, said: “We’re excited to be bringing the first street food event to The Waterfront, and to offer families, friends and lovers of great food a dining experience with a difference.

"We’re committed to making our shoppers feel happier, so we can’t wait for them to be surprised and delighted by the delicious, locally-sourced food on offer.”

Sarah New, founder of Street Food Affair, adds: “The festival at intu Merry Hill is the first Street Food Affair event of the year and we can’t wait to celebrate delicious local food in such a fantastic location. The anticipation and excitement for it to happen at The Waterfront has been phenomenal.”

Entrance and parking to the event is free and families are welcome.