In true Olympic spirit Kingston Food Festival launches with a Waiters Race along the river -approaching the finish line: L-R Albert Robinson of Nandos, Shabba Szuchs from Frankie & Benny's Bishnu P Subedi from Riverside Vegetariana, Marianna Cubirkova from Zizzi's, Lizzie from Woody's are cheered by the flag waving Roger Heathcote. The festival runs all week showcasing the best of local food and drink. Charter Quay, Kingston upon Thames, Monday 6th August 2012 photo ©Julia Claxton/Kingston Food Festival