Plan your delectable weekend with our free festival programme!

From pop-up cookery displays by top chefs and Lichfield Food Festival Market, to master classes by TV chefs and a celebration of local brewers, there is so much to pack in over the ‘foodie’ weekend!

Inside you will also find a £5 voucher to spend at Central England Co-operative food stores, and details of how to enter a prize draw to win an overnight stay at Netherstowe House.

Central England Co-operativeproud to support

Around and about Lichfield City CentreSATURDAY 30TH & SUNDAY 31ST AUGUST 2014

PROGRAMME

FREE ENTRY

Rachel Green Cookery DemosTippers in Britannia Enterprise Park Saturday at 10.30am, 12.30pm & 2.30pmFree

The Kill it! Cook it! Eat it! TV chef, Rachel Green, is back by popular demand and will present a series of cookery demonstrations at Tippers. Seats will be allocated on a first come, first seated basis. There will also be a selection of food producers’ stalls to browse throughout the Kitchen Showroom on Saturday.

Christine Wallace Charity Baking Demo Cakeydora, Upper St John StreetSaturday at 11am, ticketed event – suggested £5 donation to charity Christine Wallace, quarter finalist in last year’s Great British Bake Off, will be demonstrating baking at the Cakeydora Baking Academy. Tickets are limited, please call 07932 595510 to check availability.

WELCOME TO THE LICHFIELD FOOD FESTIVAL 2014... There is so much going on over the two-day festival. This programme is separated into Saturday only listings, followed by events that are running over both days, and then

Sunday only activities.

SATURDAY 30 AUGUST ONLY

Cupcake Hunt Starts at St Mary’s in the Market SquareSaturday, 10.30am to 3.30pmFree, plus a small treat

Pick up your free Cupcake Hunt map from the tourist information desk and follow the clues to find eight cupcake pictures dotted across the market. Bring your completed sheet back to St Mary’s to claim your tasty treat. Sponsored by NFU Mutual, Burntwood branch.

SATURDAY 30 & SUNDAY 31 AUGUST

Pop-up cookery demos Lichfield’s Market Square

Saturday and Sunday, on the hourFree

The festival’s main sponsor, Central England Co-operative, in association with Chef Simon Smith, is delighted to present a series of pop-up cookery displays by chefs from across

the region using The Co-operative food range. From high end dining and healthy eating, to Chinese dishes and fun food for the family, everyone’s catered for!

11am – Paul GilmoreRestaurant Gilmore’s head chef

demonstrating best selling dishes.

12noon – Daniel Jones Artisan chocolatier, Ludlow Food Centre.

1pm – Chef Simon Smith Local chef presents easy entertaining and

culinary tips.

2pm – Duncan Hindley Hindleys’ star baker demonstrating

bread making.

3pm – Trevor Hancock Chef from British Artistic Survey and

Super Yachts presenting fine dining dishes.

4pm – Gail Abbey Healthy eating with Gail from Sospa

Fitness and Lean & Clean.

12noon – Paul Bough Making dishes to showcase Zwilling

Henckels Knives.

1pm – Richard Turner Head chef from Michelin starred Turner’s

Restaurant in Birmingham.

2pm – Matt DaviesExecutive Chef, Lewis Partnership, Moat

House, Acton Trussle.

3pm – Umberto ItalyTop Italian dishes by Ristorante Sorrento’s

head chef.

4pm – Tommy HoThe owner of Lichfield’s Ruby will present

authentic Chinese dishes.

Line-up may be subject to change. Please check www.lichfieldfood.co.uk on the day.

Saturday Sunday

Top offer! Central England Co-operative is also proud to showcase its Truly Irrisistible range alongside the pop-up cookery demonstrations. Turn to the back page for a £5 off voucher!

Lichfield Food Festival Market Market Square and beyondSaturday, 9am to 5pmSunday, 10am to 4pmFree entry Taking place on Lichfield’s Market Square, the special gathering will also extend to surrounding streets and through Three Spires Shopping Centre. Organised by Lichfield City Council, and featuring Central England Co-operative, the weekend market is set to bring passionately produced food from across the region and a wide range of goods to Lichfield. From jams and pickles, to a hog roast and handmade cakes, there will be plenty to make your mouth water!

Market crafty activity: Make and decorate a sweetie box and fill it with sweets on Sunday from 10am to 3.30pm. £2.50 per sweetie box.

SATURDAY 30 & SUNDAY 31 AUGUST

Equipment & Foodie DemonstrationsThe Kitchen Shop & The George HotelSaturday & Sunday, 10am to 4pmFree entry QVC and Ideal World TV presenter, Mal Harradine, will present a series of fun cookery demonstrations at The Kitchen Shop on Lichfield’s Market Street. He will be showcasing top brands such as Le Creuset and a range of his favourite gadgets in the shop window!

The George Hotel on Bird Street is presenting ‘Foodie Demonstrations’ that will showcase The Kitchen Shop’s top suppliers, including KitchenAid, Joseph Joseph, Netherton Foundry, Kuhn Rikon, Sodastream and more. You will also find a range of quality food and drink stalls and I.O.Shen Knives will offer a charity knife sharpening service for £2 a knife.

Exclusive festival deals will be offered at both venues over the weekend.

Food & Drink TrailsSaturday & Sunday Venues across Lichfield City CentreVarious times

As part of the Ale & Wine and World Menu trails, many eating and drinking establishments across the city will offer diners set menus for £10 and a glass of wine or ale for £3. From Ego and Chandlers Bar and Restaurant, to Malt and Le Reve,there are a wide range of bars and restaurants on both of the trails.

To find participating venues, look out for window posters over the festival weekend, or visit www.lichfieldfood.co.uk

Proud sponsors Central England Co-operative

The Best of Local Brewers The Guildroom, Lichfield’s Guildhall Saturday, 12 noon to 6pmSunday, 12noon to 4pmFree entry

Brought to you by Lichfield Arts, The Best of Local Brewers will feature a selection of Real Ales and traditional ciders from local breweries. You can also enjoy a glass of wine, soft drinks or a cup of tea along with homemade cakes and a choice of food, including the ‘Famous Pork Pies’. A venue on the Ale & Wine Trail.

SATURDAY 30 & SUNDAY 31 AUGUST

Baking CompetitionThree Spires Shopping CentreSunday, sign in from 12 noon to 1pm, cakes on display from 1pm to 3pm, winners announced at 4pm This year we’re challenging amateur bakers to make the top tier of a wedding cake or six wedding cupcakes.

We’re also asking younger bakers to enter four Cinderella themed cupcakes. The cakes will be judged by Julie Crisp, owner of the Lichfield Baking Academy – Cakeydora.

Deadline for entry is 27 August 2014. Find out more at www.lichfieldfood.co.uk

SUNDAY 31 AUGUST ONLY

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Win an overnight stay at

To celebrate Lichfield Food Festival, Netherstowe House is offering a lucky winner a deluxe afternoon tea and dinner for two, followed by the bed & breakfast experience at the award-winning Netherstowe House Hotel in Lichfield.

To enter, cut out and fill in the below entry form, and post to Lichfield Food Festival Prize Draw, Communications at Lichfield District Council, District Council House, Frog Lane, Lichfield WS13 6ZB by 14 September 2014. Alternatively, enter online at www.lichfieldfood.co.uk, where you will also find the full terms and conditions.

www.netherstowehouse.com

The Baking Competition is sponsored by: Cakeydora, The Kitchen Shop, Lichfield Garrick and The George Hotel.

As your guarantee of an award winning food and drink experience, the Quality Accreditation Marque is changing the taste of Staffordshire.

It tells you that an eating establishment, food producer or retailer has been inspected and assessed by qualified inspectors, and attained the highest standard of excellence for the quality of its food and drink.

This same high standard applies whether you’re visiting a restaurant, pub, bistro, brasserie, tea room, or buying from a producer or retailer.

Only those establishments who achieve the necessary high standards receive accreditation, and are entitled to display the Taste Quality Marque.

For a list of businesses visit www.tasteofstaffordshire.com

The Taste of Staffordshire Quality

Accreditation Marque – your guarantee of

quality in the county’s food and drink.

Enjoy Staffordshire’s award-winning dining experienceAs your guarantee of an award winning food and drink experience, the Quality Accreditation Marque is changing the taste of Staffordshire.

It tells you that an eating establishment, food producer or retailer has been inspected and assessed by qualified inspectors, and attained the highest standard of excellence for the quality of its food and drink.

This same high standard applies whether you’re visiting a restaurant, pub, bistro, brasserie, tea room, or buying from a producer or retailer.

Only those establishments who achieve the necessary high standards receive accreditation, and are entitled to display the Taste Quality Marque.

For a list of businesses visit www.tasteofstaffordshire.com

The Taste of Staffordshire Quality

Accreditation Marque – your guarantee of

quality in the county’s food and drink.

Enjoy Staffordshire’s award-winning dining experience

£5 OFFyour food shopping when you spend £30 or more in store

*Central England Co-operative. One voucher per transaction. Redeemable only at participating Central England Co-operative Food Stores and Filling stations. Excludes purchases of Tobacco products, Lottery, Top Up cards, Fuel and Saving Stamps. Valid until 1/12/14.

Transaction No:

Date Purchased:

All listings were correct when this programme was printed. The organisers cannot be heldresponsible if an event is cancelled or changed. For details, visit www.lichfieldfood.co.uk

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