FOODIES FESTIVAL – the UK’s biggest touring celebrity food and music festival series – visits Guildford with a high profile line-up and new features!
FOODIES FESTIVAL will visit Stoke Park, Guildford, from 6th – 8th 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 announcements in the live theatres include: MasterChef 2023 champion Chariya Khattiyot and finalist Anurag Aggarwal, MasterChef champion, Dhruv Baker, MasterChef: The Professionals 2024 contestant, Ritchie Stainsby, Channel 4’s Extreme Cake Makers, Eloise Durrant and Channel 4 bread expert, Jack Sturgess.
Also appearing, Head-Chef, Alex Payne, from Michelin-starred Tudor Pass in Great Fosters, Sussex Young Chef of the Year, Tim Sheed, from 1215 in Windsor, Ben Piette, from Michelin Guide recommended Maison in Wrecclesham and multi award-winning cake artist, Rob Baker Gall.
Music headliners include: Two-time Brit awarded 90s boyband, Blue, performing fan favourites from their three number-one albums, Westlife and Boyzone supergroup Boyzlife, featuring Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy performing their huge chart-topping hits with a live band, and the legendary Symphonic Ibiza will perform an unforgettable fusion of dance anthems, with live vocals, a sensational DJ and exhilirating 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 ITV and BBC experts Joe Wadsack and Tom Surgey.
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 at the Fire Stage with BBQ masters, Chilli eating competitions,Silent Disco, fairground rides, children’s activities and family-friendly areas.
Stoke Park, Guildford
6th 7th 8th June 2025
Earlybird tickets from £6 (child) and £21 (adult). Under 6 go free
www.foodiesfestival.com
