Chef Talks & Demos

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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.

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11:00am Peter Cook

11:00am Peter Cook

Peter Cooks Bread
Saturday / Quarry
Throwing the traditional well-known Christmas loaf into an entirely new summer-inspired dimenson, Peter is developing a brand-new summer Panetton flavour.
11:00am Sam Widnall

11:00am Sam Widnall

Widnall Bakery
Sunday / Quarry
Bake-off The Professionals Semi-Finalist, Sam Widnall, is the original Cruffin Man of Shropshire! Cooking up cruffins: croissant style, between muffin and dense, but also fluffy. Cover in sprinkles of sugar like the doughnut, but baked instead of fried!
12:00pm James Sherwin

12:00pm James Sherwin

Wild Shropshire
Sunday / Quarry
Experimental Chef, a keen forager, and Owner of Wild Shropshire restaurant, James is led by what grows and what can be farmed in Shropshire, and more accurately, within the small area that he lives.
12:00pm Suki Pantal

12:00pm Suki Pantal

Suki's Curries and Spices
Saturday / Quarry
From her cookbook, No Worries, Just Chicken Curries, Suki introduces her readers to lesser-known local chicken curries from different regions of India. In this session, her Malabari Chicken Curry celebrates the rich culinary heritage of the Malabar coast.
1:00pm Darren Morgan

1:00pm Darren Morgan

Morgan's County Butchers
Sunday / Quarry
Talking all things meat, Darren will break down, de-bone, and prepare a side of Pork into classic, much-loved cuts and joints. You'll see the knife skills of a Master Butcher, making use of every part of the Pork
1:00pm Stuart Collins

1:00pm Stuart Collins

Docket Restaurant
Saturday / Quarry
2021 finalist on the BBC's Great British Menu for the Central Region, Stuart's restaurant, Docket is recognised by the Michelin Guide and has been awarded a Plate each year since the 2020 Guide, and has since been highlighted by the Good Food Guide.
2:00pm Anna Christoforou

2:00pm Anna Christoforou

Anna's Kitchen Table
Saturday / Quarry
Discover three delicious ways to enjoy traditional Eastern Mediterranean cheeses. Freshly baked halloumi bread, filo wrapped feta and honey, then a light and creamy whipped labneh, this session celebrates the versatility, flavour, and heritage of Cypriot and Eastern Mediterranean cheeses.
2:00pm Stuart Collins

2:00pm Stuart Collins

Docket Restaurant
Sunday / Quarry
2021 finalist on the BBC's Great British Menu for the Central Region, Stuart's restaurant, Docket is recognised by the Michelin Guide and has been awarded a Plate each year since the 2020 Guide, and has since been highlighted by the Good Food Guide.
3:00pm Nick Bennett

3:00pm Nick Bennett

Old Downton Lodge
Sunday / Quarry
A firm favourite of Nick's, lamb paired with a punchy Green Goddess-style sauce, full of wild garlic and green herbs. The garnishes are all little elements that a home cook can recreate and really impress.
3:00pm Tat Effby

3:00pm Tat Effby

The Caketoonist
Saturday / Quarry
Baking from her book, Bake Your Sweet Time, Tat will try to make as many quick, fun bakes as she can in 45 minutes.
4:00pm Adam Cleal

4:00pm Adam Cleal

Niche Patisserie
Sunday / Quarry
One of the most luxurious pastry and patisserie delights around in Shropshire, Niche Patisserie brings the experience of a fine dining bakery and mouth-watering patisserie delights made in Oswestry.
4:00pm Adam Purnell

4:00pm Adam Purnell

The Shropshire Lad
Saturday / Quarry
Adam is what it says on the tin - a lad, from Shropshire, with a passion for cooking, fishing, and the tasty ingredients and produce from Shropshire. He is a self-taught home cook who has never set foot in a professional kitchen, but aims to create innovative, inspiring dishes that are exciting and accessible.
5:00pm Dave Hall

5:00pm Dave Hall

The Cheese Wedge Co.
Saturday / Quarry
Handmade and produced in small batches, The Cheese Wedge Company focus on the pure flavour and quality of the product. Offering unique flavours and always thinking of something new, tune into their demo for some tasty treats!

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