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A weekend of incredible celebrity chef demonstrations, regional food & drink traders & local entertainers was had by all.

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Who appeared at our live cookery theatre stage in 2025. The 2025 Festival is now closed.

Take a look at our exciting celebrity chefs who made star appearances at the festival. A stella line up of guests as Simon Rimmer – Chef and Co-Presenter of Sunday Brunch, Food Writer, Blogger and Photographer – Jane’s Patisserie, Brin Pirathapan – MasterChef 2024 Champion and our Weekend Cookery Theatre Host – Chris Bavin – TV Chef & Author appeared on Saturday. Sunday we had Francesco Mattana – Italian Chef and Content Creator, Cherish Finden – TV Chef & Judge of Bake Off and Paul A Young – Award-Winning Chocolatier.

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Live music and performances from some of the region’s finest. The 2025 festival is now closed.

Take a look at our amazing line up who joined us at the festival. Dancing ‘grannies’, Lollipop ladies, steel bands, and theatre acts were among the free family acts performing at the festival.

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