Chef’s demo timetable revealed for Malton Harvest Food Lovers’ Festival

Award-winning TV chefs, sommeliers and leading names from some of North Yorkshire’s top restaurants are set to grace the stage of the Malton Harvest Food Lovers’ Festival, which takes place on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 October 2024. Bake Off: The Professionals judge, Benoit Blin, Masterchef winner Eddie Scott, and outdoor cook, Harrison Ward, will be amongst those sharing their skills and tips.

The timetable is as follows:

Saturday:

• 10.00 - Ollie Farrar: Forty-Six, Malton
• 10.30 - Circular Malton and Norton - Producer Talk
• 12.00 - Eddie Scott: Masterchef UK Champion 2022*
• 13.00 - Benoit Blin: Master Patissier & Bake Off: The Professionals Judge*
• 14.00 - Harrison Ward: Fell Foodie - outdoor cook & mental health speaker*

Sunday:

• 10.00 - Gilly Robinson: The Cook’s Place, Malton
• 10.30 - Kathryn Bumby: The Yorkshire Pasta Co, - Producer Talk
•  11.00 - Jon Appleby: The Feversham Arms, Helmsley
•  12.00 - Benoit Blin: Master Patissier & Bake Off: The Professionals Judge*
•  13.00 - Josh Brimmell: York Minster Refectory, York
• 13.30 - Les Norman: Wine Host, Biltmore Estate Winery, NC, USA
• 14.00 - Steph Moon: Chef Consultant
• 15.00 - George Marsh: The Devonshire Fell, Burnsall

“We’ve got top chefs and producers on the free to enter demonstration stage, and then around 120 stalls set out alongside a town centre full of resident artisan makers so people can buy fresh produce to create inspirational dishes when they get home,” comments Mark Brayshaw of Visit Malton, who organises the Festival.  “For those who prefer someone else to do the cooking, we’ve also got a vast range of hot and cold food outlets, offering specialist dishes from around the world.  There will be food suitable for just about every preference – from gluten free to vegan – so everyone can make the most of their visit.”

Malton Harvest Food Lovers’ Festival is completely free to attend – making it one of the largest free food festivals in the country – and takes place from 9am to 6pm on Saturday 5th and 10am to 5pm on Sunday 6^th October 2024.  Alongside all the food offerings, visitors will experience live music, a sculpture trail around the town centre, and entertainment for young visitors in the Creativitent.

For more information, go to visitmalton.com/malton-harvest-festival