Tickle your tastebuds on Tyneside

Lorna is set to cook at 3pm on Friday and 2pm Saturday and Sunday.

Local experts sharing their skills include Dave Coulston – Peace & Loaf, Andrew Wilkinson – Artisan, Dave Usell – Silk Room and Lorbi Lemani – Paradisco.

And it’s not all about the food either. Expert mixologists and sommeliers, including Neil Phillips and Charles Metcalfe, will host a full timetable of masterclasses on wine, whisky and champagne and cheese tastings in the Drinks Theatre each day and There’s a Beer for That will be leading craft beer and food pairings, so there’s something for every-one.

WHAT TIME IS IT RUNNING?

11am-7pm Friday and Saturday, and 11am-6pm Sunday.

DO YOU NEED A TICKET TO GET IN?

Yes. Ticket prices start at £10 for adults and £8 concessions. If you fancy experiencing the festival VIP style, you can expect to pay £35-£40.

There is a way of getting a discount though. Get 2 for 1 tickets by quoting ‘SUMMER241’ at ‘enter offer code’ when getting tickets online from Ticketmaster.

WILL PARKING BE AVAILABLE?

Yes there will be parking next to the event. Alternatively your nearest Metro stations are Haymarket and West Jesmond and there is a bus stop right outside the Town Moor.