Foodies Festival will visit Bute Park, Cardiff, from May 9 to 11, serving up a star-studded line-up of celebrity and award-winning chefs, and chart-topping music stars – including Scouting For Girls, The Wanted 2.0 with Max and Siva and Symphonic Ibiza.
Known as Gastro-Glastonbury, the three-day event will feature live cooking demonstrations from TV celebrities and chefs drawn from the ranks of MasterChef, Great British Bake Off and Great British Menu, plus many of the region’s most highly acclaimed Michelin and award-winning chefs.
Early announcements in the live theatres include: Great British Menu chef, Tommy Heaney, from Heaneys Cardiff, MasterChef champion, Dhruv Baker, Michelin-starred, James Sommerin and Great British Menu star daughter Georgia, from Home in Penarth, 2AA Rosette and Michelin guide awarded, Justin Llewellyn, from The Sorting Room, Cardiff, UK National Chef finalist, Dan Andree, from Penmaenuchaf, Gwynedd, 3AA Rosette awarded Chef-Patron, Carl Cleghorn, from Tyme Restaurant, BBC Food & Farming Awards winner, Deri Reed, from The Warren in Carmarthen and Great British Bake Off 2024 star, Hayley Tully—more headline chefs to be announced over the coming weeks.
Music headliners include: Multi-platinum-selling festival favourites, Scouting For Girls, performing a high-energy set packed with their many top 40 hits. The Wanted 2.0 with founding members Max George and Siva Kaneswaren presenting the next chapter in the history of The Wanted, one of Britain’s biggest-ever pop bands, achieving over 20 million record sales worldwide and topping the charts multiple times. And the legendary Symphonic Ibiza will perform an unforgettable fusion of dance anthems, with live vocals, a sensational DJ and an exhilarating live orchestra.
Visitors will enjoy a jam-packed schedule in the interactive live theatres. In the Chef’s Theatre, celebrities will create their signature dishes and share new tips and tricks, whilst, in the Cake & Desserts Theatre, patisserie chefs and star bakers whip up showstoppers and offer tempting sweet treats. In the Kids Cookery School, Foodies SuperChefs make cooking fun, helping younger guests prepare delicious food which they can take away and enjoy.
Masterclasses in the Drinks Theatre include tutored Champagne, Beer, Cider, Cocktail and Wine-tasting with BBC and ITV experts. Browse the latest food trends in the Shopping Village, meet local producers in the Artisan Market and taste exotic and unusual new dishes in the Feasting Tent – which features a mouth-watering range of street food and delicacies from all four corners of the globe.
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Tasting Theatre with Fabulous Food Finds: Visitors can explore a variety of themed tastings, from Cheese and Perfect Pairings to challenging Mystery Tastings, Hot and Spicy adventures, and Sweet Treats.
Great Taste Market: Organised by the Guild of Fine Food, the world’s largest and most respected award scheme for artisan and speciality food and drink. Great Taste Market features award-winning high-quality products from around the world to try and buy.
Nigel Barden International Cook School: Visitors are invited to take their kitchen game up a division in the Cook School; learning new skills with top chefs. Hosts include BBC food and drink broadcaster, Nigel Barden, MasterChef finalist and author, Yui Miles, and Channel 4 chef and author, Radhika Howarth. Other activities include: Chilli Eating competitions, a Fire Stage, a Silent Disco, fairground rides, children’s activities and family-friendly areas.
