FOODFEST

A FOOD LOVER'S PARADISE! WHERE WE CELEBRATE EVERYTHING DELICIOUS ABOUT LOCAL AND NATIONAL PRODUCES AS WELL AS INTERNATIONAL CUISINES. 

ENJOY EVERYTHING FROM DEMONSTRATIONS BY CELEBRITY CHEFS, TO A SELECTION OF WORKSHOPS AND FOOD MARKETS TO GET LOST IN!


THE CHEF’S STAGE
PREPPED & SERVED BY CUISINART

Watch the pros in action! Our Chef’s Stage welcomes the UK’s favourites chefs & bakers offering you some tantalizing cooking demonstrations that will get your taste buds tingling and your recipe collection brimming with fresh inspiration.

CHEF'S JOINING US INCLUDE:

ANGELA HARTNETT
ANGELA HARTNETT
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ANJULA DEVI
ANJULA DEVI
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BECKY EXCELL
BECKY EXCELL
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BRIONY MAY WILLIAMS
BRIONY MAY WILLIAMS (HOST)
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CYRUS and PERVIN TODIWALA
CYRUS & PERVIN TODIWALA
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DOMINIQUE WOOLF
DOMINIQUE WOOLF
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GLYNN PURNELL
GLYNN PURNELL
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KEZIAH WHITTAKER
KEZIAH WHITTAKER
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LAUREN WILMOTT
LAUREN WILMOTT
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LAUREN WILMOTT
LISA GOODWIN ALLEN
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MARK WOGAN
MARK WOGAN
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MICHAEL CAINES
MICHAEL CAINES
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MOLLY ROBBINS
MOLLY ROBBINS
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ROSEMARY SHRAGER
ROSEMARY SHRAGER
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TOM HAMBLETT
TOM HAMBLETT
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THE HAPPY PEAR
THE HAPPY PEAR
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THEO RANDALL
THEO RANDALL
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ZENA KAMGAING
ZENA KAMGAING
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THE BIG BBQ COOKOUT
WITH NAPOLEON GRILLS

Sausages at the ready! The Big BBQ Cookout will inspire you to create delicious BBQ dishes the whole family can enjoy in the Summer. Our team of celebrity grill-masters will demonstrate their show stopping grill skills, as well as sharing their exclusive recipes and personal BBQ tips and tricks.

CHEFS JOINING US INCLUDE:

Ashley Marsh
Ashley Marsh
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Aston Prideaux
Aston Prideaux
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JAMES GOLDING
JAMES GOLDING
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Sam & Shauna (hosts)
Sam & Shauna (hosts)
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NATHAN DAVIES
NATHAN DAVIES
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OMAR ALLIBHOY
OMAR ALLIBHOY
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SALLY ABE
SALLY ABE
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Tunde Suyaman
Tunde Suyaman
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AND....
Also joining us at The Big BBQ Cookout with Napoleon Grills across the weekend will be…ANGELA HARTNETT, CYRUS & PERVIN TODIWALA, GLYNN PURNELL, LISA GOODWIN ALLEN, MICHAEL CAINES, THEO RANDALL, TOM HAMBLETT


THE KITCHEN TABLE
WITH CUISINART

The kitchen is the warm heart of any party, and that’s certainly the case at FoodFest. Our Kitchen Table is an intimate space that offers you the chance to get up close and personal with your food heroes. From food & drink producers to authors and celebrity chefs, you’ll have the chance to meet your food heroes and share across The Kitchen Table.


THE COOK’S COMPANION
WITH CUISINART

We all want to learn new skills when it comes to food. From bread making to icing cakes or even vegetable carvings, The Cook’s Companion offers you the opportunity to learn from the experts.

CHEFS JOINING US INCLUDE:

Ashley Marsh
ALASDAIR CLARK
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ALEXANDRA BOTTING
ALEXANDRA BOTTING
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FRANCES QUINN
FRANCES QUINN
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LOUISA CLUTTERBUCK
LOUISA CLUTTERBUCK
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STEVE WILLIAMS
STEVE WILLIAMS
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YUI MILES
YUI MILES (Cuisinart Ambassador)
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THE BARFEST ARMS
WITH TIMOTHY TAYLOR’S

Come experience the local pub atmosphere at The BarFest Arms! Timothy Taylor's pub and garden, in the heart of FoodFest, provides a tranquil refuge to unwind and enjoy Taylor’s range of award-winning hand pulled cask ales, including their flagship Landlord. You can also sample their crisp and refreshing pale ale, Hopical Storm, perfect for a hot summer’s day. Hear live music from our WigWam Stage performers while you relax in style, pint in hand.

THE WIGWAM STAGE

Our WigWam Stage in the garden of the BarFest Arms pub celebrates new music and brings you the opportunity to catch some of the UK’s greatest unsigned artists... you might discover the rock stars of the future!

JOINING US:

ALICE PISANO
ALICE PISANO
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CARLEY VARLEY
CARLEY VARLEY
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CASEY SANA
CASEY SANA
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GEORGE ALFIE
GEORGE ALFIE
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HARLEYMOON KEMP
HARLEYMOON KEMP
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THE HEARTLAND ROOTS BAND
THE HEARTLAND ROOTS BAND
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JUST RADIOHEAD
JUST RADIOHEAD
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MORGAN HARPER-JONES
MORGAN HARPER-JONES
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RIANNE DOWNEY
RIANNE DOWNEY
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RUSSO ROBERTSON
RUSSO ROBERTSON
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SPRINGFIELD_BAND
SPRINGFIELD BAND
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Tennessee Twin
Tennessee Twin
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THE GREENSANDS
THE GREENSANDS
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THE WHITE LAKES
THE WHITE LAKES
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THE WHITE LAKES
Music Workshop
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THE TIPPLE TENTS

From beers to wines & cocktails, book a session at The Tipple Tents to expand your knowledge and tastebuds! Learn about aromatics, how soil and weather have an impact on taste and the best food pairings from expert sommeliers. Come and sample some amazing ranges of wine and gin that are currently top of the tipples! Pre-Bookings will be announced soon...

On The Beer & Wine Tipple Tent

Experts joining us include:

ANNABEL SMITH
ANNABEL SMITH
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DENISE DOUET
DENISE DOUET
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Daniel Watkins
Daniel Watkins
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Check out the Sessions:

TIMOTHY TAYLOR’S
TIMOTHY TAYLOR’S
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 DOMAINE DES JEANNE
DOMAINE DES JEANNE
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 GREATDRAMS
Silverhand Estate Masterclass in English Wine
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On The Spirits & Cocktails Tipple Tent
with

Experts joining us include:

CARMEN O’NEAL
CARMEN O’NEAL
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CLAIRE WHALLEY
CLAIRE WHALLEY
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TIM & TAN SPITTLE
TIM & TAN SPITTLE
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GREG DILLON
GREG DILLON
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SARAH & JONATHAN NELSON
SARAH & JONATHAN NELSON
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SARAH & JONATHAN NELSON
CHRISTOPHER AND EMILY EADIE
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 BARRY ISLAND SPIRITS
BARRY ISLAND SPIRITS
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 BLACKLION VODKA
BLACKLION VODKA
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 GREATDRAMS
RIVER TEST DISTILLERY
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 GREATDRAMS
THE OXTON LIQUEUR COMPANY
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FOODIE WORKSHOPS

It’s time to get baking! Hosted by the team at Laverstoke Park Farm, the Foodie Workshops give young people the opportunity to get their culinary creativity buzzing and decorate chocolate chips cookies, car shaped biscuits and other sweet delicacies.

BRITAIN’S BEST FARMERS MARKET

Our celebration of the amazing range of artisanal traders from across the country, Britain’s Best Farmer’s Market does what it says on the tin and brings you the very best selection of food and drink products for you to take home and enjoy! From jams and chutneys to craft beers and gins… Plus a chance to check out and test the latest must-have products to complete your kitchen!

THE CARFEST SUPPER CLUB

A celebration of great food with host Andy Clarke and special guest chefs

Come and join world-renowned chefs Theo Randall, Angela Hartnett & Michael Caines for an exclusive series of one-hour events featuring food, drinks and intimate chat.

Hosted by food & drink writer Andy Clarke, CarFest Supper Club Book will be held across all three days of the festival featuring one guest chef in each session at The Cook’s Companion area. The sessions will include interviews with Theo on Friday, Angela on Saturday & Michael on Sunday as well as Q&A sessions, giving you the unique opportunity for guests to ask questions to these amazing chefs.



THE GREAT TASTE MARKET

Welcome to the Great Taste Market, a celebration of independent food and drink producers. Brought to you by Great Taste, the world’s largest and most respected award scheme for artisan and specialty food and drink.

The market is a gathering place for food and drink lovers and a space where people can come together to discover new tastes and celebrate the art of good food.

Organised by the Guild of Fine Food, Great Taste has been the most trusted food and drink accreditation scheme for 30 years, championing high-quality products from all around the world.

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