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FOOD AND DRINK
Foodies Festival: catering with class
Hampton Court Palace has seen a few feasts BBC TV Masterchef winner Matt
in its time. From the ubiquitous Henry VIII Follas joins a host of other top
to the early Georgian kings, a succession of cooks in the chefs theatre, with
English monarchs played host within its demonstrations by Gary Lee from
graceful walls. For over two centuries, life in leading London restaurant The Ivy
the palace kitchens was just one long Ready and Shay Cooper from Richmond’s
Steady Cook. prestigious Bingham Hotel. The
Now the culinary temperature is about to Mango Tree, a Thai restaurant in
shoot back up, as the popular Foodies
Belgravia, and top London tapas
Festival steams in. For bon viveurs,
bar/restaurant The Saltyard will
Hampton Court is the only place to spend
also be displaying their wares,
the late May bank holiday weekend.
while the masterclasses will include
Emanating from the Edinburgh Festival,
several for budding junior cooks.
the Foodies Festival goes national for the first
Finally, if all that has you
time this year, with events at Brighton and
building up a thirst, head to the champagne
Glasgow, as well as Edinburgh and Hampton
testing tents for expert advice from Veuve
Court. It’s a celebration of all things culinary,
Clicquot and Harvey Nichols.
with cooking demonstrations and
Even Henry VIII would be smiling.
masterclasses from the very best chefs
a73 The Foodies Festival is at Hampton Court
around. Expect a wealth of fine fare, courtesy
Palace from May 23-25.Tickets £15. For more
of the best London restaurants, along with a
details visit: www.foodiesfestival.com
market showcasing selected producers.
“Foodies has been an incredible success,”
READER OFFER: The Richmond
says festival director Sue Hitchen. “This year
Magazine series has five pairs of tickets to
will see a heightened demand for local,
give away. To enter, send contact details to
seasonal food, and that’s exactly where we
Foodies Festival Offer, Sheengate
come in. These events give visitors the
Publishing Ltd, Unit A4, Kingsway
opportunity to see top chefs in action and
Business Park, Oldfield Road, Hampton,
discover some fantastic delights.”
Middx, TW12 2HD. Or enter online at
Around 25,000 ‘foodies’ are expected to
www.richmondmagazine.co.uk
sample the Hampton Court Palace event.
(‘competitions’). Closing date: May 14
Matt Follas
58 www.richmondmagazine.co.uk
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