Watch culinary magic unfold as the UK's most exciting chefs take to the stage. From classic techniques to cutting-edge ideas, our dynamic cooking demonstrations will inspire your next kitchen adventure and fill your recipe collection with exciting new additions.
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Seasonal recipe inspiration
Tips from renowned chefs
Interactive Q&A sessions
Hosted by the 'First Ladies of Cue' Sam Evans and Shauna Guinn, discover the art of outdoor cooking at our sizzling BBQ stage. Watch chefs transform simple ingredients into flame-feasts with exclusive recipes. From perfect steaks to creative veggie dishes, learn how to make your outdoor cookouts the highlight of summer.
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Exclusive recipes revealed
Expert tips for year-round grilling
Family-friendly BBQ inspiration
Pull up a chair at our intimate Kitchen Table sessions. Share stories and cooking insights with your food heroes in this relaxed, personal setting. Meet the hands-on food and drink producers and creative chefs shaping Britain's food scene today.
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Behind-the-scenes food stories
Producer meet-and-greets
Favourite cooking tips shared
Master new kitchen skills with hands-on guidance from the experts. From perfect pastry to artisan bread, knife skills and easy cake decoration, develop techniques that'll easily transform your home cooking onto another level.
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Cooking equipment techniques
Hands-on learning
Take-home tips
Join top chefs for an exclusive hour of food, drinks, and great conversation. These relaxed sessions combine exceptional dishes with behind-the-scenes stories from some of the world's most exciting chefs
Exclusive dining experiences
Intriguing conversations
Curated drink pairings
Limited capacity sessions
Experience your perfect festival local in the heart of FoodFest. The BarFest Arms brings together award-winning cask ales from Timothy Taylor’s including their flagship Landlord and refreshing Hopical Storm, alongside a range of artisan wines, spirits and soft drinks. Unwind in our relaxed pub garden while enjoying live music the Wigwam Stage.
Hand-pulled craft ales
Live music sessions
Garden seating
Relaxed pub atmosphere
Discover tomorrow's music stars today in our pub garden setting at the BarFest Arms. Our carefully curated lineup of talented unsigned artists, amazing tribute acts and themed parties provides the perfect soundtrack to a relaxed festival day.
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Tribute acts
Live acoustic sessions
Relaxed atmosphere
Rising musical talent
Tribute acts
Live acoustic sessions
Relaxed atmosphere
Book a session to expand your drinks knowledge and tastebuds with these expert-led tastings. Learn about ingredients, location, the best way to serve along with food pairings from our drink experts. Whether you love beer, wine or gin, you’ll discover the stories behind your favourite drinks and learn what makes them so delicious.
Expert-led tastings
Food pairing masterclasses
Artisan drink discoveries
Expert tips and tricks
Come and relax in the Domaine des Jeanne Wine Garden, where you can sip on delicious artisanal wines from the stunning Luberon region of Provence.
Enjoy a glass of outstanding rosé, red, or white wine and enter our competition to win a trip for 2 to the beautiful Domaine des Jeanne vineyard in Oppède, complete with flights, accommodation, and a private tasting experience.
Exceptional wines, a relaxing atmosphere, and the chance to escape to the South of France... what's not to love?
Savour exquisite French wines
Unwind in a tranquil garden setting
Enter to win a dream giveaway
As the sun sets and the festival buzz continues, The Chef’s Stage transforms into our magical Silent Cinema! Each evening, kids can wind down with a family-friendly movie before heading back to the campsite, all while enjoying the fun of silent headphones for an immersive experience. Conveniently located near The BarFest Arms, grown-ups can relax with a drink, keeping an eye on the little ones while they enjoy The Wigwam Stage performances.
Outdoor Cinema
Immersive Silent Headphones
Family-Friendly Movies
Wind Down before Bed
Get stuck in and cook up a storm at The Laverstoke Fun Foodie Workshops, one of CarFest’s tastiest family experiences! This year, we're turning up the heat with hands-on pizza-making sessions using Cuisinart Pizza Ovens and Northern Dough Co. bases – perfect for foodies of all ages. Plus, you can get creative decorating your own car-shaped cookies. All workshops are FREE and on a first come, first served basis… so be sure to check the schedules and arrive early to avoid the queues. It’s fun, messy, and delicious, just the way you like it!
Make your own pizza
Decorate car-shaped cookies
20-minutes hands-on sessions
Get crafty with Young Epilepsy! Design your very own CarFest souvenir, whether it’s a t-shirt to wear with pride or a tote bag to show off your style, it’s your chance to create a one-of-a-kind festival masterpiece. With a large range of colourful transfers to choose from, kids and grown-ups alike can get stuck in and make something truly personal.
Need a breather while wandering through FoodFest? Swing by for a chilled-out moment in our comfy deckchairs, or challenge the family to a friendly game of giant Connect 4!
Design your own T-Shirt or Tote Bag
Chill out in Deckchairs
Challenge your friends in Connect 4
Support a brilliant cause
Discover the best in artisan food and drink at the Great Taste Market, where passion meets flavour. It's the perfect spot to explore, sample, and connect with independent producers who love what they do—and it shows in every bite. Brought to you by The Guild of Fine Food, the world’s most respected food and drink awards, this market is all about celebrating the joy of real, high-quality food.
Award-winning producers
Delicious tastings
Unique finds
Meet passionate artisans
Experience a celebration of the finest artisanal producers from across the nation. From farm-fresh ingredients to craft drinks, discover exceptional products made with love that will transform your kitchen and delight every taste bud.
Artisanal food producers
Delicious craft drinks
Store cupboard delights
Handmade sweets and cakes
Artisanal food producers
Delicious craft drinks
Store cupboard delights
Handmade sweets and cakes