Shropshire Distillery Chef Demonstrations Stage

Pull up a pew and settle in to enjoy the region’s best chef names. It’s your chance to get up close and personal with some culinary geniuses, whipping up a frenzy in the kitchen, as well as some tasty dishes!

There’s the chance to hear their fascinating stories and ask them your burning questions. You’ll go home armed with new recipe ideas and inspired by their passion and knowledge.

Saturday 24th June

11am - Rob Gibson

Don’t miss the incredible Roots and Wings Chef! Rob Gibson brings his talents to the food festival and shows us why he’s a master in creating unique fine dining experiences.

12pm - Chris Burt

Our Festival Head Chef and newly appointed Executive Chef at The Shire Collection will be showcasing his award-winning talents and unquenchable passion on the demo stage.

1pm - Jean-Christophe Novelli

The multi-Michelin star and 5 out of 5 AA Rosette winning chef and restaurateur who has catered for Heads of State, Royalty, and renowned personalities around the world.

2pm - TBC

At the time of going to print we had yet to confirm the chef for the session so check in on the website or pop over on the day to see who we have up our sleeves! www.shrewsburyfoodfestival.co.uk

3pm - Elena Chimonides

Elena is an ex-Masterchef contestant and founder of Kanela, a Cypriot catering company. She has been recognised as a “rising star chef” finalist in the 2023 Yhangry Foodie Awards. Drawing on the influences from her mixed Cypriot and West Indian cultural heritage, Elena believes in keeping it simple with bold flavours and big portions!

4pm - Anna Christoforou

Anna was a MasterChef Contestant in 2017, where she first showcased her expertise for Greek Cypriot cuisine from her childhood. Her passion for getting people cooking and exploring new flavours led to her creating Anna’s Kitchen Table right here in Shrewsbury.

5pm – Tat - The Caketoonist

The Caketoonist is a TikTok baker whose recipes, combining a dry sense of humour and moist sense of cake, have been watched over 40 million times. Expect funny stuff with flour, silly stuff with sugar and a lot of sticky puns.

Sunday 25th June

11am – Morgans Country Butchers

Nestled in idyllic Waters Upton, in North Shropshire, the Morgan family has farmed and been Master Butchers for over 200 years. Join them for a butchery masterclass to learn all about their craft.

12pm - Jean-Christophe Novelli

The 5 out of 5 AA Rosette winning chef and restaurateur, with multiple Michelin stars will be giving one of his memorable talks and demonstrations. (And maybe even telling us some stories about when he catered for Heads of State, Royalty and renowned personalities around the world!)

1pm - Stuart Collins

Stuart is Head Chef at Docket No. 33, Whitchurch, listed in the Michelin Guide 2023, and was a finalist on the Great British Menu. Stuart has worked with Michael Caines MBE and with Gordon Ramsay. He’ll be sharing his amazing talents with us on the demos stage.

2pm - Ben Hall & Carla Ernst

The Walrus, listed in the Michelin Guide 2023, is a restaurant and bar situated in Shrewsbury Town Centre. Chefs, Ben and Carla use modern and classic cooking techniques to create dishes full of flavour and texture in a relaxed, comfortable environment.

3pm - Andrew Birch

Fresh from working as head chef at Gordon

Ramsay’s Savoy Grill in London, moving to Wales was a natural step for Andrew. After two decades working in some of the country’s finest kitchens, it was his dream to return to his Welsh roots and open his own restaurant - The Checkers, Montgomery, listed in the Michelin Guide 2023.

4pm - James Sherwin

James is an experimental chef, keen forager, and the owner of Wild Shropshire in Whitchurch. Enjoy a demo with some locally grown ingredients.

Thank you…

...to The Shropshire

Distillery for sponsoring this stage. Make sure you visit their bar area to sample their awardwinning handcrafted spirits and find out more about their 5* rated gin school.

Newport, Shropshire August 2023

Visit Shropshire’s first Flower Field Experience this Summer

Shropshire Festivals has joined forces with biodegradable petal confetti business, Shropshire Petals, to provide a flower field experience in Newport this summer!

There will be acres of stunning flowers to walk amongst, and we’ll be turning it into a must-visit experience.

The exact opening date will be revealed once the flowers are ready to bloom, which is expected to happen in early August.

Getting completely immersed in the colourful fields will be a memorable experience for flower lovers and families. Shropshire Petal Fields will be open to the public for a limited time, with exclusive access to stroll amongst delphiniums, sunflowers, cornflowers, and wildflowers, providing the perfect photo opportunity.

We’ve seen these stunning flowers in bloom, and we can’t wait to share the unbelievably beautiful visual with our community, whilst adding in our usual dose of fun with kids’ activities in the woods and delicious food too.

There will be a myriad of bright pink, blue, purple, yellow, and white flowers, that will enchant visitors of all ages. You’ll also have the opportunity to buy your own freshly cut flowers. The field will make the most stunning backdrop for any photo, so you can take the beauty home with you.

To find out more visit: shropshireflowerfield.co.uk