Chefs raise a glass to launch food festival
TOP CHEFS were raising a glass yesterday to launch The
Yorkshire Post Food & Drink Festival.
More than 100 exhibitors will be showcasing the region’s finest food and drink at the event in Millennium Square in Leeds on June 2 to 4.
Three days of foodie demonstrations from some of Yorkshire’s finest chefs, coupled with some of the best regional food and drink producers is on offer in the free event held in the centre of Leeds.
Last year’s event saw thousands of food lovers flock to Millennium Square and this year looks set to be even bigger and better. It is the seventh year the event has been staged, and it will include some old favourites such as the demonstration stage hosted by Yorkshire consultant chef Stephanie Moon.
Chefs sharing some of their culinary secrets include; MasterChef the professionals finalist Matt Healey, Debbie Raw from BBC’s Further Back
in Time, Little Miss Meat Free, Steph Moon who will be joined by The Yorkshire Post wine writer Christine Austin and the Curry Guys Dan Toombs.
For the second year running, there will be the Cookery School Theatre featuring masterclasses from Jamie’s Ministry of Food, Malton Cookery School and Leeds City College.
There will also be Pimm’s and cocktail bar, street food vendors and attractions for all the family.
And the festival will once again be brought to a close with Frank Jay’s famous chilli-eating competition.
“Last year was a fantastic event and I am really looking forward to taking part again this year,” says Ms Moon. “The Yorkshire Post Food & Drink Festival is one of the most vibrant food festivals in the Yorkshire food calendar. There is something for everyone and shouldn’t be missed.”