What to eat when you're on site at FIB Benicassim.
The festival arena at FIB Benicassim has a good selection of food stalls and vendors, ranging from Spanish classics to international street food. Prices are higher than outside the festival - as you would expect - but not unreasonably so by festival standards.
Spanish staples dominate: bocadillos (filled rolls), paella, chorizo, churros and fresh fruit are all widely available. There are also burger, pizza and kebab options for the less adventurous. Vegetarian options are available but somewhat limited, so it is worth checking each stall.
Wristbands are cashless and pre-loaded, so load sufficient funds before entering the arena each day. You can top up via the official FIB app. Queues for popular stalls can be long during peak times (around midnight to 2am) - grab food before the headliner goes on if possible.
Water is available free on site - use it constantly in the July heat. Alcoholic drinks are available at bar points throughout the arena, with prices broadly comparable to UK festival pricing.
Queues at food stalls peak around midnight when the main stage headliner finishes. Eat your main meal earlier to avoid the rush.
Food and drink is cashless. Load your wristband before entering the arena to avoid having to stop and top up mid-evening.
The Spanish vendors - paella, bocadillos, churros - tend to offer better value and quality than the international options.
Festival food is fine for late-night eating but expensive for breakfast. Head into town or to a campsite café for morning meals.