EAT! NewcastleGateshead 2013 brochure

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EAT! NewcastleGateshead is one of the region’s great culinary success stories. From its first year, the annual festival of adventures in food has celebrated our local food industry and all the talented people that work in it. The North East is increasingly becoming recognised as one of the country’s best foodie destinations and EAT! NewcastleGateshead has definitely played its part in getting us there.

EAT! supports North East food and drink producers as well as the next generation of young chefs, with many alumni of EAT! working in top restaurants in NewcastleGateshead. We’ve also discovered some amazing amateur cooks who will be taking to the kitchen again for EAT! 2013. This year is a special year as we are delivering a series of events that tie in with the British Science Festival, hosted by Newcastle University and involving Newcastle City Council and Northumbria University, which takes place Sat 7 – Thurs 12 September.

If there was a perception that NewcastleGateshead was a food desert when EAT! launched in 2007 then things sure have changed! Barely a week goes by without some exciting gastronomic event, restaurant or new food product launch in the North East, we’re leading the way with our creativity, commerce and cooking!

Now EAT! is back to shake things up with a bigger than ever platter of adventures in food. The new early autumn slot presents a fresh palette of seasonal produce and (we hope) a sunset backdrop for outdoor dining. So grab a fork and get stuck in to the very best North East food and drink.

Simon Preston Festival Director

Seven years on I also want to say a huge thanks to all the individuals and organisations that make EAT! the success that it is. I’m delighted to welcome you to another tasty two weeks of food discovery, so get out there and get eating!

Carol Bell Head of Culture and Major Events at NewcastleGateshead Initiative

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Tickets available now from EATNewcastleGates EAT! is supporting Food Newcastle, a new and exciting initiative which aims to create a healthier food culture and improve the quality of lives in Newcastle and the North East. Anyone can get involved!

Please visit foodnewcastle.org to find out more.

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Thanks to the following people who have made EAT! 2013 possible: Festival Director: Simon Preston Festival Producer: Jill Bennison Festival Coordinators: Shonadh French, Lucy Harland, TeaOwl Interior/Exterior Design: Adam Riley, Nicola Gartland (Room 33) NewcastleGateshead Initiative: All staff especially Carol Bell, Maddie Maughan, David Brookbanks, Becky Madeley, Carmel Lawless, Emma Hallington, Jason Yip, Peter Leatherland, Rachel Butler, Rebecca Stephenson, Shelley Johnson, Rachel Cameron

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Steering Group: Bob Arora, Matt Boyle, Peter Craig, Paula Davis, Cristina De Giorgi, Rebecca Dutson, Ken Ellington, Jane Hogan, Andy Hook, Terry Laybourne, Rhys McKinnell, Jules Quinn, Jamie Sadler, Anna Stacy With special thanks for support received from: Assembly Rooms, Benfield Motors, Carruthers & Kent, Crosby’s, Fenwick Newcastle, The Lit & Phil, Maxxium, Newcastle University, Northumbria University, Rising Sun Farm, Sage Gateshead, Silverlink, Stanger’s Cookshop Design by Solution Group Illustrations by Cariad Roberts

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Veg on a FOuND Ledge and Fishing Fruit in a Boot (starts P15 Aug 19) St Nicholas Cathedral Medieval Banquet

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St Nicholas Cathedral Wine Tasting Evening

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NewcastleGateshead Pub Walking Tours Food Heroes Tasting Market

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British Science Festival Launch

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Blackfriars Fish & FareShareNE Shellfish Banquet Masterclass P17 *Tea on the Quayside

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This year the EAT! Speakeasy is influenced by the 18th-century ‘salon’ movement when all kinds of people gathered under the roof of an inspiring host to be entertained, educated and amused. you’re invited to come along and grab a seat, order something to eat from Tasty Thai deli and a tipple from George & Tim (Popolo) and dip into a four-day programme of informal and fun masterclasses, talks, tastings, experiments, demonstrations, workshops and screenings.

Non-ticket holders are welcome to come and enjoy food and drink at The Speakeasy & Salon too. Visit the website for opening times.

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S at 2 4 au g 3pm Fat Loss Feasts with Joe Sexton, £6 4pm Science of Cocktails Masterclass with Noel Jackson, £10 5:30pm A Century of Cocktails Masterclass with Tom Walker, £12 6:30pm Fizz and Crisps Tasting Masterclass with Barluga Grey Street, £9 7:45pm Drink-Along Movie: Casablanca (PG), £22 includes six matched cocktails served in perfect time with this old classic - 1940s dress encouraged.

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12:30pm Grouse Masterclass with Rhian Cradock, £19.50

12pm & 1pm Chinese Dumpling Masterclass with Lulu Chai, £10

12pm Raw Superfood Smoothie Masterclass with Rosie Tait, £3

2pm Jewish Cooking Masterclass with Bernice Saltzer, £10

2pm Advanced Cupcake-ology with Sandra Clennell, £10

1pm Handmade Chocolates at Home with North Chocolates, £5

3pm Fish Cookery Masterclass with Kirsty Cruickshank, £15

3:30pm T.I.Y Seasonal Tea Blending Masterclass with TeaOwl, £3

2pm Professional Sugarcraft with Sandra Clennell, £10

3pm Eat Our Words, £6 4pm & 5pm Charcuterie Masterclass with The Grazer, £10 6:30pm Science of Wine Tasting Masterclass with Noel Jackson, £8 8pm Drink-Along Movie: Sideways (15), £22

4:30pm The Brewniversity Masterclass with Pink Lane Coffee, £5 6pm & 9pm Eat-Along Movie: Jiro Dreams of Sushi (PG), £22 With St. Sushi serving food to match the film.

3:30pm & 4:30pm Chinese Afternoon Tea Party with Lulu Chai, £16 6pm Molecular Cocktails Masterclass with John Clay of Bols, £12 7pm The Mixology Salon, £15 8pm & 9pm Nth Degree Beer Tasting with Alastair Gilmour, £10

includes six wines (and tasting notes) matched scene by scene by Carruthers & kent.

10:30 - midnight Sunday Speakeasy, free entry

For full details of all of The Speakeasy & Salon events and to book tickets, head to EATNewcastleGateshead.com

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Join us for a day at the seaside and two very different explorations of what lurks beneath and how to get it out. Over lunch Riley’s Fish Shack will be grilling lobster and more at King Edward’s Bay so don’t bother packing a sandwich – invite friends and family to come along too!

The middens rockpooling Rockpools are like mini universes where the most extraordinary creatures and plants go about their daily lives - you’ll be amazed at the tricks they use to survive.

Find out what’s edible and what to leave behind.

When Sat 24 Aug, 10am Tickets £15

Tynemouth Pier rod Fishing Learn how to catch mackerel, whiting, flounder and perhaps even plaice at one of the coast’s finest fishing spots with expert tuition– a brilliant way to learn for beginners and a special treat for those who have already dipped their toe in the water.

When Sat 24 Aug, 2pm Tickets £25 For meeting points and to book tickets see EATNewcastleGateshead.com

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Bring them along for a healthy cooking lesson in our space-age pop-up Cook School, hosted by six of the North East’s best chefs.

Sessions last 75 minutes and are tailored for different age groups. See website for details.

When Mon 26 – Wed 28 Aug Where Fenwick Food Hall Tickets £8 To book EATNewcastleGateshead.com

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Come and watch us build a giant edible map of NewcastleGateshead before local bakers bring their own cakes in the shape of their favourite buildings.

There will be loads of foodie fun and games, as well as picnic stalls and street food – and don’t forget to wander down to Art in the Park, a free event taking place on Baltic Square.

When Mon 26 Aug, 12pm – 5pm Where Sage Gateshead Tickets £5 adults, £3 children under 16 To book EATNewcastleGateshead.com

With thanks to Tesco Trinity Square for sponsorship of the community cake.

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oin chef Alan McKenna to make some of Roald Dahl's deliciously Revolting Recipes. Fancy trying som e lickable wallpaper or eating Mr Twi t's wormy spaghetti or beard food? You 'll hear some of Roald Dahl's stories and then make and eat a lunch with a yuc ky difference!

Suitable for ages 7 – 11

When Thurs 29 Aug, 11am – 1pm Where McKenna’s at No rthern Stage Tickets £15 including lunch To book EATNewcastleGatesh ead.com

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Britain is going through a food revolution and we think NewcastleGateshead is helping to lead the way. In the mid 90s a new kind of chef burst onto our TV screens and suddenly it was cool to cook old-school skills still mattered but great ingredients and flavours mattered more. Most of all, we learned that food was meant for sharing.

There’s a new breed of young chef coming up through our kitchens today, inspired to cook great food by such strong role models and passionate about provenance.

We’ve plucked six unknowns (for now) from their nurturing kitchens at Blackfriars, Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill, David Kennedy and Fenwick, who will each cook a stripped-down convivial feast for you in a striking outdoor location.

Take your place at a beautifully laid communal table for a welcome cocktail and three-course menu showcasing the very best local, seasonal ingredients deftly handled by these young chefs. Share great food, enjoy the conversation and raise a glass to local talent.

Dinner will be served on Fenwick Rooftop, at Vallum Farm and at Rising Sun Farm.

See website for times, chefs and tickets for each location.

When Thurs 29 – Sat 31 Aug Tickets £27.50 – £49.50

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FoUnd ForAGinG It’s time to take your cinema seats but you can pass on the popcorn. Still the only event of its kind, we’re showing classic foodie movies that you can watch, hear and taste. It’s like a 3D movie but with a fork, not silly glasses.

Food for free is all around you – you just need to know where to look. Follow our expert forager Miro Bernard who’ll point out the leaves, the undergrowth, the fruits and flowers that, with a little knowhow, you can turn into fab meals and drinks. Afterwards, you’ll turn your free basket into a wild meal.

bike-in Tampopo (18) Once described as a ‘noodle western’, this is a funny and satirical look at Japanese food ‘rules’ and the search for the perfect ramen recipe.

Meet the eponymous noodle queen, a mysterious truck driver and bizarre cast of characters who help her. And do try not to lose the plot as you’re served matched food by Electric East.

Cycle in and get a free bike tune up while you watch the movie.

When Tues 3 Sept, 7.15pm Where The Cycle Hub, Ouseburn Tickets £22 To book EATNewcastleGateshead.com See page 6 for another Eat-Along Movie – Jiro Dreams of Sushi!

Urban Foraging Even in the city, you can find free fresh food. Find wood sorrel, nettles, plantain and hawthorn and then learn how to whip up lunch. Bramble wine, anyone?

When Sun 1 Sept, 10am – 1pm Where Rising Sun Farm Tickets £20 inc. wild lunch

wild Foraging Hunt out nettles, mushrooms and pennywort, amongst other delicious finds in Chopwell Woods.

Then it’s off to The Feathers Inn to learn how to skin game before helping to cook supper.

When Sun 1 Sept, 3pm – 6pm Where Chopwell Woods Tickets £25 inc. wild supper To book EATNewcastleGateshead.com

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ed back in 2010 The EAT! Street Food Festival launch on the Quayside, now the street food revolution has gone boom! and we’ve joined wit h The boiler Shop Steamer to cr eate a massive four -day event.

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e’re taking over South Street (behind Central Station) and transforming it into Bangkok, Delhi, Naples, Rio and Brick Lane – all rolled into one! Prepare for an assault on the senses as you navigate your way down this smoky, noisy alley filled to bursting with stunning street food by some of the North East’s best restaurants and traders.

Inside The Boiler Shop, you’ll find locally brewed beers, classic cocktails, boutique pop-up restaurants, three themed zones: Chilli, Cider and Chocolate, and a rolling programme of live bands and entertainment – including the ever popular Chilli Eating Contest (3pm, Sat)!

When Thurs 5 and Fri 6 Sept (4pm – 10pm), Sat 7 Sept (12pm – 10pm), Sun 8 Sept (12pm – 5pm) Where South Street (off Forth Street), behind Central Station Tickets Entrance £3 (free on Sunday), Street Food Tokens £3 each. Book in advance at EATNewcastleGateshead.com or pay on the day.

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Street food from: Riley’s Fish Shack, Lulu Chai, Sachins, Marco Polo, FatFriars, Dabbawal, Tasty Thai Deli, Northern Revive, Food Nation, Agnes Offiong, Caffe Vivo, David Kennedy, Electric East and The Feathers Inn.

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Food Heroes Tasting market Browse the very best artisan food and drink from local producers including The Sugardown Bakery, Well Hung and Tender, The Brownie Bar, Tyne Bank Brewery and loads more producers from across the North East, with many launching new products this weekend. On Friday, you can also help the Newcastle Farmers Market celebrate its 13th birthday.

newcastleGateshead Pub walking Tours with Alistair Gilmour Take a guided tour of four historically significant pubs.

Absorb the culture, heritage and little-known stories – and enjoy some proper beer along the way.

When Fri 6 – Sat 7 Sept, 10am – 5pm Where Northumberland St, Grainger St and Grey St

When Fri 6 – Sun 8 Sept, 12pm – 3pm Where Meet under the clock, Central Station concourse Tickets £18 inc. lunch and four half pints To book EATNewcastleGateshead.com

EAT! Gold Awards

city Garden Family barbecue

Help our hungry panel of judges crown ten Food Heroes products and enjoy demos and tastings while the producers tell you about their creations.

Enjoy a late summer barbecue in lovely leafy gardens with family entertainment including live world music, street science, an art installation and circus - and find out all about the #geordiebee project. Supported by Hotel Indigo, Assembly Rooms and Wetherspoons.

When Fri 6 Sept, 11am – 2pm Where Grey’s Monument marquee

british Science Festival launch

When Sat 7 Sept, 12pm – 3pm Where St John the Baptist Church, Grainger St

Find out what it was like to live in Newcastle when the British Science Festival first came here in 1838 and send your taste buds into a time warp as local chefs Gareth Kyle and Sam Storey cook up samples of Geordie food from the past, present and future!

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When Sat 7 Sept, 12pm – 3pm Where Grey’s Monument marquee

When Sun 8 Sept, 12.30pm – 4pm Where Assembly Rooms, Fenkle St, Newcastle Tickets £30 for 2 tickets To book NewcastleWineSchool.com

Come and taste your way around a world of over 90 wines and champagnes from some of Newcastle’s best wine merchants.

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Calling all creatives – chefs, artisans, makers, musicians, writers, whittlers and imagineers – yes YOu! Be one of 50 collaborators making a spectacular, crowdsourced art dinner in February 2014. Tickets are free (two each!) but only for those who contribute their creative or artisanal talent.

Find out more and register your interest at this open day or get in touch at eat@ngi.org.uk When Wed 4 Sept, 4pm – 7pm Where Quilliam Brothers Tea House, Claremont Road, Newcastle, NE1 7RB

dk2 - A cerebral celebration of Food and Science Why do we need to consume Vitamin C when our pets don’t? What nutritional magic happens when beetroot touches our tongue? And is it a coincidence that the name of the herb sage also means wisdom?

Professor David Kennedy, director of Brain Performance and Nutrition Research at Northumbria University, joins forces with his cheffie namesake to nourish your grey matter with a spectacular five-course menu of brain-friendly foods packed with fantastic flavours and a few surprises. During this convivial gourmet evening you’ll learn what to eat to keep your brain healthy, pick up some jaw-dropping facts that’ll amaze your friends at parties and get some yummy brain food to take home too.

A collaboration between EAT! NewcastleGateshead and Northumbria University as part of the British Science Festival.

When Sun 8 Sept, 7pm Where NE2 Social, Shieldfield Road, Newcastle Tickets £35 inc. welcome drink, 5 course menu and coffee To book EATNewcastleGateshead.com

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Join Rising Sun Farm for a masterclass in ‘Grow Your Own’. Learn how to grow vegetables in a wide variety of containers, in the smallest of spaces and the best varieties to grow in contained areas. Stick around and we’ll show you some simple recipes using our own home-grown vegetables.

Grab a tankard and feast on a traditional medieval banquet in the historic and atmospheric candlelit nave of this great gothic cathedral. In this unique dining experience you’ll enjoy eating the ‘medieval way’ while you’re serenaded by wandering minstrels. Period dressing is not compulsory, but prizes will be awarded for the best costumes.

When Mon 19 - Fri 23 Aug, 1pm – 3:30pm Where Rising Sun Farm, Kings Road North, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 9JL Tickets £4 To book 0191 234 4959 or lynne.barber@ourhandsontheland.co.uk

the feathers inn english wine and cider festival Head on up the hill this August Bank Holiday Weekend for a festival celebrating English wines and ciders. Indulge from the outdoor barbecue, enjoy English tapas, or book in for dinner with over 30 English wines and 20 farmhouse ciders to match. The full events programme can be found at EATNewcastleGateshead.com When Tues 20 – Mon 26 Aug Where The Feathers Inn, Hedley on the Hill, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7SW To book Cider Matching Dinner (20 Aug) or English Wine & Food Matching Dinner (21 Aug) call 01661 843 607

When Sat 24 Aug, 7pm Where The Cathedral Church of St. Nicholas, St. Nicholas’ Square, Newcastle, NE1 1PF Tickets £45 To book office@stnicholascathedral.co.uk or call 0191 232 1939

cycle for your supper How many calories would you burn on a 15-mile cycle ride? How much could you eat without feeling guilty? The Cycle Hub guys will take you on a bike ride and you’ll be served a selection of healthy, tasty superfoods when you return to give you the answer. (Bike hire is also available with advance notice at a further £10).

When Wed 28 Aug, 6pm Where The Cycle Hub, Quayside, Newcastle, NE6 1BU Tickets £10 To book 0191 276 7250 or in person at The Cycle Hub

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food Nation allotment dinners

FESTIVAL FRINGE

Come and enjoy the freshest pop-up dining experience in the potting shed at Wor Lotty, Food Nation’s allotment. Take a tour and see some of the ingredients growing on site before sitting down to share a four-course feast inspired by the organic produce.

When Thurs 29 – Sat 31 Aug, 6:30pm Where Wor Lotty, Food Nation Allotment, Henderson Halls near Cochrane Park (Full directions will be provided upon booking) Tickets £40 including four courses and coffee To book Call Karen on 0191 276 0595

exotic sausage making with northumberland sausage company

To mark the arriv al of the British Science Festival, head to Life Scien ce Centre and lea rn about the science of food.

DO play with yo ur Food! in a special baby banq uet; come face-t o-tentacle with the worksh op Come Dissec t With Me; learn about the real he alth benefits of Lactobacilus bifidus in How M acrobiotic is your Yoghurt?

Or glam up for Co smos, Cocktails and Canapes with a look at th e planets and co nstellations in the North East night sky.

Various dates. Fu ll details can be found at EATNewcastleG ateshead.com

Learn the art of sausage making with an exotic twist.

In this two-hour workshop with Northumberland Sausage Company discover what goes in and how to make your sausages unique using exotic meats and ingredients including bison, kangaroo and tropical fruits! Take home 1kg of sausages and the knowhow to make sausages in your own home. Gluten free option available.

Fri 30 Aug – Sun 1 Sept and Fri 6 – Sun 8 Sept Where Fenwick Food Hall, Fenwick, Northumberland Street, Newcastle, NE99 1AR Tickets £19 or £35 for two To book tasteclubhq.com, in person at Brocksbushes Farm Shop or Fenwick Butchers or info@northumberlandsausagecompany.com When

fast fired foods You don’t need to walk far down Grey Street to be part of this red-hot foodie experience! 9Bar and Pasqualino’s terrace will be transformed into an outdoor kitchen and dining room offering al fresco dining from their menus. Riley’s Fish Shack will also pitch up serving their infamous fishy wraps!

When Fri 30 Aug – Mon 2 Sept, 11am – 8pm Where Grey Street, Newcastle, NE1

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fish and shellfish masterclass with kirsty cruickshank Learn the knowledge and skills to help revive the North East’s fishing heritage! In this intensive masterclass, ex-fishmonger and cook Kirsty Cruickshank will teach you the fundamental skills required to prepare and cook fish and shellfish. Gain a genuine insight into fishmongering and the ethics of buying fish today.

When Sat 31 Aug and Sat 7 Sept, 9:30am – 4pm Where The Beacon, Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE4 9PQ Tickets £140 including lunch, full day workshop and a box of your prepared fish to take home To book fortheloveoffish.com

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When Sun 1 Sept, 10:30am – 3pm Where Wor Lotty, Food Nation Allotment, Henderson Halls near Cochrane Park (Full directions will be provided upon booking) Tickets £55 To book Call Karen on 0191 276 0595

EAT! NewcastleGateshead Whisky Dinner A six-course menu of locally sourced seafood, created by Blackfriars Head Chef Troy Terrington, to match with some of Scotland’s finest liquid gold. Presented by Eddie Ludlow of The Whisky Lounge, this will be a fantastic and different event.

When Sun 1 Sept, 7pm Where Blackfriars Restaurant, Friars Street, Newcastle, NE1 4XN Tickets £45 To book 0191 261 5945 or blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk

St. Nicholas Cathedral Wine Tasting Evening Well known wine expert, Helen Savage will guide you through the finer points of a selection of wines in this tasting evening at The Lantern Café.

Enjoy a simple but superb supper during the tasting made up of a variety of continental meats, artisan breads, olives and dipping sauces.

When Wed 4 Sept, 7pm Where The Lantern Café, The Cathedral Church of St. Nicholas, St. Nicholas' Square, Newcastle, NE1 1PF Tickets £15 To book Contact office@stnicholascathedral.co.uk or call 0191 232 1939

afternoon*tea on the quayside Take afternoon tea alongside the river where The *TeaShed’s vintage china cake stands will be bursting with a range of exclusive signature dishes from local food producers served alongside a range of *TeaShed's award-winning whole leaf teas. Delicious food, tea, stunning river views, giant pom poms and fairy lights – this is an outdoor tea party not to be missed!

When Sun 8 Sept, 9:30am – 4pm Where Guildhall car park, Quayside, Newcastle, NE1 3JF Tickets £9.50 To book the-teashed.co.uk, 0191 432 6231 or info@the-teashed.co.uk

Save our wild fish stocks This debate and workshop (with cooking!) aims to raise awareness of our marine environment and fish stocks.

A short debate about the pros and cons of sustainable fishing will be followed by the preparation and tasting of some exciting fish dishes at Newcastle University’s NU Food venue. A family recipe booklet will accompany the workshop.

Part of the British Science Festival.

When Sun 8 Sept, 4pm Where NU Food Reception, Ground Floor, School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, Agriculture Building, Newcastle University, Newcastle, NE1 7RU Tickets Free - booking required To book britishsciencefestival.org or 08456 807 207

FESTIVAL FRINGE

Wild Baking with Adrian Clarke Come and enjoy a day of wild outdoor baking at Wor Lotty, led by baking expert Adrian Clarke.

You’ll be baking a range of artisan breads using a clay oven, barbecues, a rocket oven and frying pans in the great outdoors. Lunch is included, and you’ll take home what you bake.

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Blackfriars FareShare NE Banquet

Summer Lobster Fest

The amazing Blackfriars team is working with The Cyrenians’ food redistribution company, FareShare NE to prepare a beautiful lunch raising awareness of food poverty and food landfill issues.

Six trainee chefs from The Cyrenians’ Employment Service will be trained by the Blackfriars team to serve up a delicious threecourse lunch in the beautiful Blackfriars Medieval Banqueting Hall.

Inspired by the Swedish Crayfish Festival, come and celebrate our very own crustacean in style!

Head down to Toffee Factory for an outdoor feast of Riley’s Fish Shack fresh char-grilled lobster, Sugar Down Bakery wood-fired bread and Doddington Dairy cheese; all enjoyed to the sounds of The Baghdaddies. What better way to round off EAT!?

When Sun 8 Sept, 1pm Where Blackfriars Restaurant, Friars Street, Newcastle, NE1 4XN Tickets £25 To book 0191 261 5945 or blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk

Tea Owl Pop Up Picnic Who says the summer has to end?

When Sat 14 Sept Where Toffee Factory, Lower Steenbergs Yard, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2DF Tickets £30 including food and two Schnapps To book rileysfishshack.com or pick up in person at Toffee Factory.

Bollywood Tapas Night Your chance to experience a taste of India from Delhi to Mumbai.

Join Tea Owl for a night-time picnic with a twist, embracing British fayre, local sourcing, live music and amazing tea. Tea Owl will be hosting a bespoke meal to bring back childhood memories in an unusual venue. This is one picnic the weather CAN’T ruin!

A feast of colours and taste starting with authentic street snacks and finishing with a banquet fit for a Maharajah done the Sachins way.

When Wed 11 Sept, 7pm Where Mezzanine, The Boiler Shop, South Street, Newcastle, NE1 3PE Tickets £14 adults, £7.50 children To book EATNewcastleGateshead.com

When Sun 15 Sept, 7pm Where Sachins Restaurant, Forth Banks, Newcastle, NE1 3SG Tickets £30 To book 0191 232 4660

the factory kitchen market Inspired by the opulent still-life paintings of the gallery’s autumn headline artist Raquel Alvarez Sardina, The Factory Kitchen presents the best autumnal fayre from some of the North East’s best ‘do it from scratch’ producers.

When Sun 8 Sept, 12pm – 5pm Where The Biscuit Factory and Holy Biscuit Gallery

Why not try Sachins’ Asian inspired cocktails and mocktails? Dress to impress...

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we’re taking over South Street (behind central Station) and transforming it into bangkok, delhi, naples, rio and brick lane – all rolled into one!

Prepare for an assault on the senses as you navigate your way down this smoky, noisy alley filled to bursting with stunning street food by some of the north East’s best restaurants and traders.

Thurs 5 – Sun 8 September | EATNewcastleGateshead.com