Foodies Festival returns to Bute Park Cardiff from 10th–12th May with brand new features and a star-studded line-up of celebrity chefs and chart-topping music stars including: Example Peter Andre and the exhilarating Ibiza Philharmonic 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.
Early announcements include: MasterChef champion Tom Rhodes Great British Menu star Tommy Heaney Chef-Patron from Heaney’s and Uisce MasterChef contestant Leon Lewis and TV cook and author Nerys Howell. Singer and TV personality Peter Andre also joins the line-up creating some of his favourite dishes alongside celebrity chefs.
Peter Andre said: "Music food and warm evenings the perfect combo! I’m looking forward to performing my favourite songs on the music stage and I’m thrilled to also be cooking live in-front of an audience with some brilliant chefs. I love getting creative at home and trying out new dishes"
Showcasing the best of Cardiff and beyond many of the regions most-highly acclaimed Michelin and multi-award-winning chefs will also appear. Including: Carl Cleghorn Executive Chef from 3AA Rosette awarded Thornbury Castle Anand George Chef-Patron from Michelin recommended Purple Poppadom Cardiff Justin Llewellyn Executive Head Chef from Michelin recommended and 2AA Rosette awarded The Sorting Room Cardiff and Dave Killick Head Chef from Michelin recommended Heathcock Cardiff.
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 10pm. As the sun goes down the legendary Ibiza Philharmonic will present an unforgettable fusion of dance anthems live vocals a sensational DJ and an exhilirating live orchestra.
Other exciting new features and attractions include: TV Chef battles Fire Pit BBQ sessions Cook School with experts Silent Disco Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Chilli Eating competitions featuring the current world champion fairground rides walk about artists drum troops 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.
For the fifth year running the festival is supporting Musicians Against Homelessness (MAH) with tickets helping to raise money for UK-wide homelessness charity Crisis.
Dates and tickets
Bute Park, Cardiff
10th, 11th, 12th May 2024
Day tickets from £4 (child) and £21 (adult)
Weekend tickets from £38 (3-day)
On sale now at www.foodiesfestival.com
*Entry to all theatres is included in the ticket price
Link to images: Cardiff Foodies
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FOODIES in FIGURES
The festival will visit 14 regions across 42 dates in 2024
Over 600 live theatre demonstrations will take place across the series, featuring celebrity and Michelin chefs, star bakers and highly acclaimed local restaurants.
There will be more than 400 music performances from headline artists and exciting local and UK touring acts on the Musicians Against Homelessness stage.
And 2000 artisan producers, exhibitors and street food vendors will be involved across the series.
About Foodies Festival
Foodies Festival launched in 2005 as a single event and is now the largest food and drink festival in the UK. To date, Foodies has welcomed over 3 million visitors, helped launch hundreds of new businesses and supported thousands of small producers. Foodies Festival proudly celebrates local produce in each festival region and showcases the most exciting and talented chefs, bakers and producers in the UK.
About Musicians Against Homelessness
For the fifth year running, the festival is supporting Musicians Against Homelessness (MAH) with tickets raising money for UK-wide homelessness charity Crisis. Since 2016 MAH have hosted gigs and festivals in local pubs, music venues and community spaces featuring 1000s of fantastic bands and artists who have kindly performed across the UK. This award winning not for profit organisation has raised close to £400,000 for homelessness services. Around 400 superb headliners and local artists will perform on the MAH main stage at Foodies Festivals in 2024, helping to support the national homelessness charity Crisis.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Bute Park, North Rd, Cardiff CF10 3ER, United Kingdom, Cardiff
