Foodies Festival, the UK’s biggest touring celebrity food and music festival series returns to South Parks, Oxford, from 24-26 August, with a star-studded lineup of chart-topping musicians and celebrity chefs. These include Blue, Sister Sledge, and the electrifying Symphonic Ibiza Orchestra with live vocals and DJ. Also known as the "Gastro-Glastonbury," this event will showcase real-time culinary demonstrations by TV personalities and chefs selected from MasterChef, Great British Bake Off, and Great British Menu.
The culinary superstars who will be present there include Dhruv Baker, the winner of MasterChef, Kasae Fraser, a finalist in MasterChef: The Professionals, and Hayley Tully, a participant in Great British Bake Off The Professionals 2024. Prominent culinary experts, including Michelin-starred chefs Mike North and Richard Craven, and Paul Welburn of the 3AA Rosette-awarded Swan Inn and Cygnet Restaurant, will also demonstrate their prowess. Visitors can enjoy live cooking demonstrations in the Chefs Theatre, where these culinary experts will prepare their signature dishes and share cooking tips.
The event will offer numerous interactive experiences in the Cake & Desserts Theatre, where celebrity bakers and pastry chefs will make visually stunning desserts. Younger visitors will be delighted by the Kids Cookery School, which teaches them how to make delectable meals they can eat. For those interested in beverages, the Drinks Theatre will offer masterclasses in Champagne, Beer, Cider, Cocktail and Wine-tasting - with presenters including BBC, ITV and Channel 4 drinks experts.
Visitors can also 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.
Foodies Festival director, Sue Hitchen, said: "Our visit to Oxford is a real highlight of the tour. It’s such a beautiful city and we always received a warm welcome. We’re delighted to host so many superb chefs and high-profile music acts."
Day passes start at £4 for kids and £21 for adults, while weekend passes cost £42 for three days. A highlight of the summer season, the festival promises a delicious blend of food, music, and entertainment.
You can get the tickets here: www.foodiesfestival.com
