Foodies Festival returns to Rouken Glen Park, Glasgow, from 9th - 11th August, with brand new features and a star-studded line-up of celebrity chefs and chart-topping music stars, including: Blue, Scouting For Girls and the exhilarating Symphonic Ibiza Orchestra with live vocals and DJ.
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.
Star names on the menu in the live cooking theatres include: National Chef of Scotland and MasterChef: The Professionals champion Gary Maclean, chef-patron from Creel Caught in Edinburgh, MasterChef: The Professionals finalist, Dean Banks, from 3 AA Rosette and Michelin recommended The Pompadour in Edinburgh, Haar in St Andrews and Dulse, TV presenter and author, Julie Lin, MasterChef finalist, Jilly McCord, and celebrity ITV This Morning and STV chef, and star of Great British Menu, Jimmy Lee, from Hong Kong Steet food brand Salt and Chilli Oriental.
Throughout the 3-day weekend, visitors will enjoy a jam-packed schedule of TV cooking show champions and award-winning chefs in the interactive live theatres. In the Chefs 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 to prepare delicious food which they can take away and enjoy.
Masterclasses in the Drinks Theatre include tutored Champagne, Beer, Cider, Cocktail and Wine-tasting - presenters include BBC, ITV and Channel 4 drinks experts.
Visitors can 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.
New for Fridays: the festival launches brand new family-friendly entertainment features taking place throughout the live theatres and extended opening hours until 10am. As the sun goes down, the legendary Symphonic Ibiza will present an unforgettable fusion of dance anthems, live vocals, a sensational DJ and an exhilarating live orchestra. Created by dynamic producer and DJ Andy Joyce (Pacha, Amnesia, Eden, Cafe Mambo) and accomplished composer and musical director Steve Etherington.
Other new features and exciting attractions include: TV Chef battles, the Fire Stage with BBQ masters, Cook School with experts, Silent Disco, Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, Chilli Eating competitions, fairground rides, rock choirs, children’s activities and family-friendly areas. Throughout the weekend, the Music Stage presents a summer soundtrack of chart-topping artists, top tribute acts, covers bands and superb local bands.
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