Foodies Festival

Start: Friday, June 20, 2025 2:00PM
End: Sunday, June 22, 2025 8:00PM

FOODIES FESTIVAL will visit Hylands Park, Chelmsford, from 20th – 22nd June, serving up a star-studded line-up of celebrity and award-winning chefs, and chart-topping music stars. 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, plus many of the regions most-highly acclaimed Michelin and award-winning chefs. Early announcments in the live theatres include: MasterChef champion, Dhruv Baker, MasterChef: The Professionals champion, Alex Webb, MasterChef: The Professionals 2024 contestant, Ritchie Stainsby, MasterChef finalist, Anurag Aggarwal, Great British Menu 2024 star, Mike Naidoo, Channel 4’s Extreme Cake Makers, Eloise Durrant, Michelin starred Chef-Patron, Jeff Galvin, from Galvin Green Man, Chelmsford, Two-time Essex Chef of the Year, Paul Wendholt, from Michelin recommended Kintsu in Colchester, Head Chef, Liam Lingwood, from Michelin recommended Food, Leigh-on-Sea, Chef- Patron, Tom Clarke, from Michelin recommended The Windmill, Chatham Green, and ITV wine expert, Joe Wadsack. Music headliners include: Essex star Pixie Lott, who’s notched up 3 number 1 hits, secured four Brit nominations and won two MTV EMA awards. Pixie has also judged The Voice Kids and appeared as a guest judge on The X Factor. The Wanted 2.0 with founding members Max George and Siva Kaneswaren presenting the next chapter in the history of The Wanted, one of Britain’s biggest ever pop bands, achieving over 20 million record sales worldwide and topping the charts multiple times. And the legendary Symphonic Ibiza, bring an unforgettable fusion of dance anthems, with live vocals, a sensational DJ and exhilarating live orchestra. Visitors will enjoy a jam-packed schedule 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 with BBC and ITV experts 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 features this year include Great Taste Market, courtesty of Great Taste, where people can come together to discover new tastes and celebrate the art of good food. The Tasting Theatre - where visitors can explore a variety of themed tastings, from hot and spicy adventures to mystery sweet and savoury pairings. And International Cook School, where festival goers can learn new techniques and cook a dish to take away, with lessons from top chefs. Other activities include: Flaming hot action with BBQ masters, Chilli eating competitions,Silent Disco, fairground rides, children’s activities and family-friendly areas.