Friday 17 August 2012

Upcoming Events: Foodies Festival, London


We would like to share with you all the details of 'Foodies Festival' a truly delicious event starting today and ending Sunday at  Battersea Park, London (Chelsea Gate, North Cariage Drive, Battersea Park, SW11 4NJ).

This truly is a fantastic opportunity for you to indulge in your cooking fantasies regardless of your ability! The festival combines a mixture of masterclasses from top experts in the Food and Drink theatre, and enteratinment with live music on the stage. Alongside this, visitors will be treated to live cooking demonstrations from Michelin starred chefs and popular household names who will prepare thier favourite recipes for you to recreate in the comforts of your home. Chefs include: Ed Baines, Levi Roots, Martin Blunos, Rachel Green and Cyrus Todiwala. Visitors will also be able to sample and buy artisan food from over 100 exhibitors.  

Dates for your diary: Friday August 17th 11am-7pm, Saturday August 18th 11am-7pm, Sunday August 19th 11am-7pm. There will be limited tickets avaliable on the door each day.

Kate and Chelsie Recommend: Arrive early if you wish to register for seats at the festivals masterclasses!




The Chef's Theatre Line Up

TV and Michelin-starred chefs whip up their favourite dishes live in the Chef's Theatre. Every hour, on the hour, top chefs take to the stage to pass on their hints and tips to inspire you to cook their dishes at home.


Friday August 17th 2012

12:00 Casillero Del Diablo Food & Wine Matching
13:00 Andy Cook – Savoy Grill Gordon Ramsay
14:00 Andy McLay – Le Caprice
15:00 Levi Roots – the maker of “Reggae Reggae Sauce”
16:00 Andrew Kojima – MasterChef Finalist
17:00 Steve Gadd – The Rookery
Saturday August 18th 2012

12:00 Casillero Del Diablo Food & Wine Matching
13:00 Ed Baines – Randall & Aubin
14:00 Clare Smyth – Restaurant Gordon Ramsay
15:00 Ben Tish – The Salt Yard
16:00 Martin Dickinson & James Cornwall – J Sheekey
17:00 Mickael Weiss – Coq d’Argent
Sunday August 19th 2012

12:00 Casillero Del Diablo Food & Wine Matching
13:00 Katie and Giancarlo Caldesi – Caldesi Cookery School
14:00 Alex McKay – author of “Everybody, Everyday”
15:00 Sean Burbridge – Petrus Gordon Ramsay
16:00 Gary Lee – The Ivy
17:00 Kevin Love – Hinds Head at Bray


Masterclasses

Want to become an aficionado but don't know where to start? Hourly, Food and Drink Masterclass Theatres will give you the knowledge to impress your friends by taking part in tastings and samplings.

Food Masterclass Line Up

Friday August 17th 2012

11:15 Fine Moroccan cuisine from Exotic Tagine
12:15 Ella Fletcher - Blueberry Hill Cakes
13:15 Marvellous Middle Eastern food with Terra Rossa
14:15 Lovely Lebonese food with Bethany Kehdy
15:15 Perfect pie making with The Posh Pork Pie Company
16:15 Pumpkin seeds and other tasty treats with Karantania Deli
17:15 Traditional Jamaican street food with The Backyard Company

Saturday August 18th 2012

11:15 Fine Moroccan cuisine from Exotic Tagine
12:15 Decadent delights and decoration with The Cake Parlour
13:15 Marvellous Middle Eastern food with Terra Rossa
14:15 Lovely Lebonese food with Bethany Kehdy
15:15 Perfect pie making with The Posh Pork Pie Company
16:15 Pumpkin seeds and other tasty treats with Karantania Deli
17:15 Traditional Jamaican street food with The Backyard Company

Sunday August 19th 2012

11;15 Fine Moroccan cuisine from Exotic Tagine
12:15 Brilliant bakery with Ed Kimber (The Boy Who Bakes)
13:15 Marvellous Middle Eastern food with Terra Rossa
14:15 Lovely Lebonese food with Bethany Kehdy
15:15 Perfect pie making with The Posh Pork Pie Company
16:15 Pumpkin seeds and other tasty treats with Karantania Deli
17:15 Traditional Jamaican street food with The Backyard Company

Drinks Masterclass Line Up

Friday August 17th 2012
11:30 Beer & food matching with Melissa Cole, author of “Let Me Tell You About Beer”
12:30 Unlocking the secrets of champagne with Charles Metcalfe
13:30 Wine tastings from Casillero Del Diablo
14:30 Loire Valley wines with Charles Metcalfe
15:30 Portuguese wines brought to you by Charles Metcalfe
16:30 A delightfully enlightening expedition through the most unusual world of Gin, and Hendrick’s in particular
17:30 A wonderful history of alcohol in medicine, with cocktails from Kamm & Sons

Saturday August 18th 2012

11:30 Beer & food matching with Melissa Cole, author of “Let Me Tell You About Beer”
12:30 Unlocking the secrets of champagne with Charles Metcalfe
13:30 Wine tastings from Casillero Del Diablo
14:30 Loire Valley wines with Charles Metcalfe
15:30 Portuguese wines brought to you by Charles Metcalfe
16:30 A wonderful history of alcohol in medicine, with cocktails from Kamm & Sons
17:30 A delightfully enlightening expedition through the most unusual world of Gin, and Hendrick’s in particular

Sunday August 19th 2012

11:30 Beer & food matching with Melissa Cole, author of “Let Me Tell You About Beer”
12:30 Unlocking the secrets of champagne with Charles Metcalfe
13:30 Wine tastings from Casillero Del Diablo
14:30 Loire Valley wines with Charles Metcalfe
15:30 Portuguese wines brought to you by Charles Metcalfe
16:30 A delightfully enlightening expedition through the most unusual world of Gin, and Hendrick’s in particular
17:30 A wonderful history of alcohol in medicine, with cocktails from Kamm & Sons


The next and final foodie festival of 2012 is taking place in Oxford, South Parks. The festival is  headed up by Michelin-starred chef Gary Jones of Le Manoir Aux Quat'Saisons. 
Dates for your diary: August 25th, 26th and 27th

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