FOODIES FESTIVAL聽will visit Bute Park, Cardiff, from 9th 鈥 11th May, serving up a star-studded line-up聽of聽celebrity and award-winning chefs, 补苍诲听chart-topping music stars聽– including聽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聽MasterChef,听Great British Bake Off聽补苍诲听Great British Menu, plus many of the regions most-highly acclaimed聽Michelin and award-winning chefs.
Early announcements in the live theatres include: Great British Menu chef, Tommy Heaney, from Heaneys Cardiff, MasterChef champion,听Dhruv Baker, Michelin-starred,听James Sommerin聽and Great British Menu star daughter聽Georgia, from Home in Penarth, 2AA Rosette and Michelin guide awarded,听Justin Llewellyn, from The Sorting Room, Cardiff, UK National Chef finalist,听Dan Andree, from Penmaenuchaf, Gwynedd, 3AA Rosette awarded Chef-Patron,听Carl Cleghorn, from Tyme Restaurant, BBC Food & Farming Awards winner,听Deri Reed, from The Warren in Carmarthen and Great British Bake Off 2024 star,听Hayley Tully. More headline chefs to be announced over the coming weeks.
Music headliners include: Multi-platinum selling festival favourites,听Scouting For Girls, performing a high-energy set packed with their many top 40 hits.聽The Wanted 2.0聽with founding members聽Max George聽补苍诲听Siva Kaneswaren聽presenting the next chapter in the history of聽The Wanted, one of Britain鈥檚 biggest ever pop bands, achieving over 20 million record sales worldwide and topping the charts multiple times. And the legendary聽Symphonic ibiza, will perform an unforgettable fusion of dance anthems, with live vocals, a sensational DJ and exhilarating live orchestra.
Visitors will enjoy a jam-packed schedule in the interactive live theatres. In the聽Chefs Theatre, celebrities will create their signature dishes and share new tips and tricks, whilst in the聽Cake & Desserts Theatre, patisserie chefs and star bakers whip up showstoppers and offer tempting sweet treats. 聽In the聽Kids Cookery School, Foodies SuperChefs make cooking fun, helping younger guests to prepare delicious food which they can take away and enjoy.
Masterclasses in the聽Drinks Theatre聽include tutored Champagne, Beer, Cider, Cocktail and Wine-tasting with BBC and ITV experts.
Browse the latest food trends in the聽Shopping Village, meet local producers in the聽Artisan Market聽and taste exotic and unusual new dishes in the聽Feasting Tent聽鈥 which features a mouth-watering range of street food and delicacies from all four corners of the globe.
New features聽this year include聽Great Taste Market, courtesty of Great Taste, where people can come together to discover new tastes and celebrate the art of good food.
罢丑别听Tasting Theatre聽– where visitors can explore a variety of themed tastings, from hot and spicy adventures to mystery sweet and savoury pairings.
础苍诲听International Cook School, where festival goers can learn new techniques and cook a dish to take away, with lessons from top chefs.
Other activities include: Flaming hot action at the Fire Stage with BBQ masters, Chilli Eating competitions, Fire Stage, Silent Disco, fairground rides, children鈥檚 activities and family-friendly areas.
Tickets
Earlybird tickets from 拢6 (child) and 拢21 (adult). Under 6 go free. to book.