Beverley Chefs To Take Part in Cottingham Food Festival

Chefs from Beverley are among a host of local food experts who will feature at the award-winning Cottingham Food and Drink Festival.

The event returns to the village for a third year, with cooking demonstrations from a line-up of top chefs and dozens of stalls selling local produce on Sunday, 20 September, from 10.30am-4pm.

The festival has proved a big hit since its creation, with thousands visiting the event over the past two years to celebrate the best in East Yorkshire food and drink.

Chefs lined-up include ‘Great British Menu’ finalist and chef from Winteringham Fields and the Hope and Anchor in South Ferriby, Colin McGurran, Ben Cox from The Star @ Sancton, John Robinson from Whites Restaurant in Beverley, Martyn Shaw from the Kings Head in Nafferton and the Dining Room Restaurant in Driffield, Nigel Brown Celebrity Chef and The Cookery Academy in Barton, Chris Harrison from Shoot The Bull (Gastro Pop Up) and formerly 1884 Dock Street Kitchen, and Thierry Condette from T C Patisserie in Beverley.

All will demonstrate cooking techniques and prepare recipes in the marquee in Market Green, including either starters and mains, or a mains and desserts.

Councillor Helen Green, festival organiser, said: “Supported by a grant from East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s High Street Fund, it is great that the festival will run again and build on the success of the past two years.

“The previous festivals have generated a great amount of positivity in the village and have also provided a timely boost for the East Riding food and drink industry, supporting jobs in a sector that plays a vital part of our local economy.”

Over 60 top local producers will be showcasing the best that the East Riding has to offer in local food and drink. It is a great opportunity to sample, enjoy and buy.

Free parking is available at The Lawns on Harland Way, Cottingham, where a free vintage bus will be transporting visitors to and from the festival.