This summer, the stunning Kelmarsh Estate will host the Great British Food Festival for the first time, the event over the weekend of Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th July. This foodie feast will run both days from 10am to 5pm with a line-up that includes over eighty best of British producers and street food vendors, celebrity chef demos, talks, kids cookery lessons, great live music, a ‘Cake Off’ competition and ‘Men v Food’ challenges.
The Chef Demo stage hosts a headline name each day, with Miranda Gore Browne taking the lead on Saturday and Luis Troyano (both Great British Bake Off) on Sunday, each taking centre stage at 12noon and 3pm on their respective days. Alongside the celeb chefs, some of the best regional talent will be showcasing their skills - so from baking tips to fine dining knowhow the demo theatre is the place to be for any budding chef.
On top of cooking up treats on the demo stage, Luis and Miranda will be judging the popular Great British Cake Off, where amateur bakers compete head to head in two baking categories (see www.greatbritishfoodfestival.com for details and to enter) and, best of all, the public get to try every entry!
A popular addition to the programme of events has been the in-house forager, Adele Nozedar, who leads small groups around the estate searching for wild foods. The walks take place daily and can be booked in advance or on the day. Adele usual finds some fabulous and unusual treats from the wild products she has foraged throughout the day - a real eye opener!
There is entertainment for all the family throughout the weekend, including kid’s cookery lessons, free circus skills, free kids crafts as well as some children’s rides. There will be fantastic live music throughout the day with a play list packed full of top local bands and artists, so you can do some shopping, grab some food and then have a well-earned relax with a local beer (or two) listening to some great live entertainment.
Bring a blanket and sit out for the day enjoying great food and drink, live music and beautiful surroundings. The perfect recipe for a fun, foodie day out for the whole family.
Admission is £6 for adults and £3 for children, which includes the storytelling and craft activities. Please note that membership cards (including the Kelmarsh Hall garden season ticket) cannot be used for this event. Picnics are permitted with food also available from the Tea Room, so bring along a blanket, make yourself comfortable and get ready to hear some weird and wonderful stories!
Storytelling in the Garden Children will be taken on a fantastical imaginative journey this summer with the return of Storytelling in the Garden. Professional storyteller Tom the Tale Teller will share stories of fun and adventure in the unique setting of the walled kitchen garden at Kelmarsh Hall.
The first session on Monday 25th July features animal tales, while the second on Monday 8th August stars kings, queens, princes and princesses. Four storytelling sessions will take place on both Mondays from 11.30am to 12noon, 12.30-1pm, 2-2.30pm and 3-3.30pm.
There will also be children’s craft activities running throughout the day
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