Foodies Festival returns to Inverleith Park, Edinburgh, from 2nd – 4th August, with brand new features and a star-studded line-up of celebrity chefs and chart-topping music stars, including: Blue, Peter Andre 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: Great British Bake Off 2023 winner, Matty Edgell, 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, MasterChef finalists, Jilly McCord and Sarah Rankin, MasterChef: The Professionals finalist, Sagar Massey, 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.
Showcasing the best of Edinburgh and beyond, many of the regions most-highly acclaimed Michelin and multi-award-winning chefs will also appear.
Singer and TV personality, Peter Andre, also joins the line-up before performing on the music stage, creating some of his favourite dishes alongside celebrity chefs.
“Music, food and warm evenings, the perfect combo! I’m looking forwad 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 in the kitchen at home and trying out new dishes”
Peter Andre
“I’m so excited to be joining the Foodies Festival tour this year. I’m a proper foodies, so buzzing to be able to attend, let alone bake in the live theatre! I’ll be whipping up delicious sweet treats and sharing some recipes that the audience can try at home”
Matty Edgell
“I’m looking forward to returning to the Foodies Festival Chefs Theatre, it’s the best crowd ever! I’ll be rustling up some quick and easy Chinese recipes. It’s a great day out with family and friends, and I look forward to meeting everyone”
Jimmy Lee
“We’re all looking forward to joining the Foodies Festival tour again this year. The crowd is always buzzing and up for a great day and night out! A definite highlight is the lovely food from around the world. We’ve enjoyed some amazing dishes on previous visits and can’t wait to try some more!”
Duncan James from Blue
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 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 and include: TV Chef battles, Fire Stage BBQ sessions, Cook School with experts, Silent Disco, Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, Chilli Eating competitions, Edinburgh Fringe acts, fairground rides, rock choirs, children’s activities and family-friendly areas.
Dates and tickets
Inverleith Park, Edinburgh
2nd, 3rd, 4th August 2024
Day tickets from £4 (child) and £21 (adult). Under 6 go free
Weekend tickets from £42 (3-day)
www.foodiesfestival.com
*Entry to all theatres is included in the ticket price
