A packed programme has been announced to celebrate this year’s Stone Food & Drink Festival including top chefs, music and family entertainment.
The event now in its 19th year takes place at Westbridge Park on July 5 to 7 and offers a mix of shopping, cookery demonstrations and talks blended with a range of street food, licensed bars and pop-ups.
The demonstration kitchen will see live cookery demonstrations on the hour.
The line-up includes Jake Lowndes who heads up Little Seeds, Stone’s only Michelin-guide listed restaurant, and Staffordshire born-and-bred Masterchef 2024 Quarter Finalist Steve Deakin.
Other chefs on the bill include Feasted’s Cris Cohen; James Cracknell from The Moat House at Acton Trussell; Victor Wiga Wagaa from Wiga Wagaa sauces; Stuart Bruce from The Woodland restaurant at Chase Golf & Country Club; Ben Manifold and Lee Lawson from No.26, Aston Marina; Adam Smith from the Dog & Doublet; Andrew Watts from The Tawny and Stone-based Ukrainian chef, Oksana Harris.
The Talks & Tastings Tent, meanwhile, will see passionate producers showcase their wares with topics covering everything from pickling tips through to tastings of real ales, gins and fine wines.
Live music will once again be a big part of the event. The line-up this year, sponsored by Joule’s Brewery, includes Kenyon Walker; Fool’s Life; students from Stone’s Rooftop Studios; Ellie & the Giants; Rock Choir; Legends of Sound; Bella; Sack & Craic and The Kilns.
Families with children will also find plenty to keep them entertained, thanks to free circus skills workshops and performances.
There is also a Children’s Farm where kids can learn about farming and where their food comes from thanks to the team from PLAY@ Lower Drayton Farm plus pay as you go face painting and fairground rides.
Festival Director Richard Stevens said: “Following our enforced move while development work was underway at the park last year, we can’t wait to return to Westbridge Park, which is our spiritual home!
“The event has always been about the town and bringing visitors in to support local businesses, so to once again be within strolling distance of the High Street is fantastic.
“We’ve got a great programme in store with plenty to see and do so why not come down and join us for a foodie party in the park?”
For more information on the event, including the full programme and tickets, click here.
Say-6th the Farmers market is also on in the High street!