The UK's largest touring food and music festival, Foodies Festival, is coming back to Hampshire this summer. Join celebrity chefs and enjoy live cooking demonstrations, delicious food, and performances by renowned music acts. Get your tickets now!
Foodies Festival Returns to Hampshire with Celebrity Chefs and Music Acts
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Foodies Festival, the UK's largest touring celebrity food and music festival series, is set to return to Hampshire this summer. Known as 'gastro Glasto', the festival will take place at North Walls Recreation Ground in Winchester from July 19 to 21. With a star-studded lineup of celebrity chefs and music acts, it promises to be a weekend of culinary delights and entertainment.
One of the highlights of the festival will be the presence of Southampton's very own MasterChef winner, Shelina Permalloo. She will be joined by other renowned chefs from popular TV cooking shows such as MasterChef, Great British Bake Off, and Great British Menu. Among them are MasterChef champion Thomas Frake, Channel 4's Sunday Brunch bread expert Jack Sturgess, and ITV This Morning wine experts Joe Wadsack and Tom Surgey. These talented chefs will showcase their skills through live cooking demonstrations, sharing their expertise and recipes with the festival-goers.
In addition to the culinary experiences, the festival will also feature a lineup of music stars. Blue, Sister Sledge, and the Symphonic Ibiza Orchestra will take the stage, providing entertainment and adding to the vibrant atmosphere of the event. Duncan James from Blue expressed his excitement about joining the Foodies Festival tour again this year, highlighting the amazing food from around the world that festival attendees can enjoy.
Discover Hampshire's Finest Chefs and Their Culinary Skills
The festival aims to showcase the best of Hampshire and beyond, with appearances from highly acclaimed local chefs. Daniel Rogan from Restaurant AO, Philip Bishop from The Greyhound on the Test, and Andrew du Bourg from Elderflower are just a few of the talented chefs who will be participating. Visitors will have the opportunity to witness their culinary skills firsthand and learn from their expertise.
The festival offers a variety of interactive live theatres where visitors can engage with celebrity chefs and learn new cooking techniques. From the chefs table, where celebrities create their signature dishes and share their tips and tricks, to the cake and desserts theatre, where patisserie chefs whip up showstoppers, there is something for everyone. The kids cookery school provides a fun and educational experience for younger guests, allowing them to prepare delicious food to take away and enjoy.
For those interested in beverages, the festival offers masterclasses in the drinks theatre. With tutored classes on Champagne, beer, cider, cocktails, and wine, visitors can expand their knowledge and taste a variety of drinks. The presenters include TV drinks experts and regional artisan producers, ensuring a diverse and informative experience.
Explore the Shopping Village and Indulge in Exotic Dishes
Aside from the culinary and beverage offerings, visitors can explore the shopping village to discover the latest food trends and meet local producers in the artisan market. The feasting tent provides an opportunity to taste exotic and unusual dishes, adding to the gastronomic adventure of the festival.
Tickets for the Foodies Festival are now on sale at foodiesfestival.com. Don't miss out on this exciting event that brings together the best of food, music, and entertainment in Hampshire. Join celebrity chefs, enjoy live cooking demonstrations, indulge in delicious food, and groove to the beats of renowned music acts. It's a festival that foodies and music lovers won't want to miss.