DEMONSTRATION STAGE
Throughout the weekend top chefs stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the best of regional culinary talent on the stage of Flavour Fest's Cookery Theatre, with a full programme of demonstrations and talks over the three day festival.
Friday 29 May
Peter Gorton
10am
Award-winning chef Peter Gorton opens up this year's Flavour Fest.
Opening the event
Richard Clark
11am
Richard Clark provides a pottery demonstration.
Demonstration
DCRS & Tamar Grow Local
12pm
DCRS (Devon & Cornwall Refugee Support) will cook Nigerian dishes while sharing insights into their community work. Jo from Tamar Grow Local will cook with her own produce, highlighting how her services help ensure access to fresh food for disadvantaged communities.
Chef Demonstration
Richard Hunt
1pm
Devon born and bred over 35 yrs in the industry. The demo will be based on The bounty of Devon produce.
Chef Demonstration
Craig Brook-Hewitt
2pm
Introduction into the history of Mother’s Ruin 1751, plus description our range of Gins and Rum. Don't miss the opportunity to win a bottle of gin!
Talk
JP Fairchild
3pm
JP Fairchild, Head Chef at the Treasury for 5 years, leads a talented team of five dedicated chefs. Passionate about great food and customer satisfaction, JP is often found chatting with guests, gathering feedback, and sharing his love for cooking
Chef Demonstration
Andy White
4pm
Andy White is a local chef and British street food awards winner! He will be showcasing BBQ tips during his demonstration.
Chef Demonstration
David Gillham
5pm
Experienced chef with over 13 years experience in a variety of kitchens, ranging from popular brunch spots to fine dining restaurants. David will be showcasing a patisserie demonstration on the day
Chef Demonstration
Saturday 30 May
Peter Gorton
10am
Award-winning chef Peter Gorton opens up this day 2 of Flavour Fest.
Chef Demonstration
Michael Mortimore
11am
Kitchen Lead at The Box Kitchen and Bar Michael Mortimore enjoys taking classic, comforting flavours and giving them a modern twist, creating dishes that feel familiar with a fresh edge. He'll be cooking a crisp fishcake of locally landed gurnard, lifted with lime coriander and spring onion. Served with dressed leaves and a light coconut and lime dressing.
Chef Demonstration
Suki Pantal
12pm
Suki's demo will include traditional Indian Cookery using recipes from her new cookbook - No Worries, Just Chicken Curries
Chef Demonstration
Charlie Walters
1pm
Head Chef and Restaurateur at Narla based in Cornwall. Known for an already exciting CV, with Head Chef at the Sardine Factory to his name and working with legend Paul Ainsworth before storming national screens with his appearance on MasterChef: The Professionals, earlier this year Charlie opened his own fine dining destination Narla in Fowey.
Chef Demonstration
Craig Brook-Hewitt
2pm
Introduction into the history of Mother’s Ruin 1751, plus description our range of Gins and Rum. Don't miss the opportunity to win a bottle of gin!
Talk
Dan Bowden
3pm
Dan is a proud Cornish chef with a passion for championing the incredible produce of the South West. He is currently Head Chef at Ocean View at The Dome, where he focuses on creating refined, seasonal dishes that showcase the very best local ingredients.
Chef Demonstration
Kit Harris
4pm
Kit is very much a homegrown chef and familiar to the industry and produce of the Tamar Valley. Passionate about reducing food waste and caring for the environment, he is inspired by unique methods to serve the highest standard of food.
Chef Demonstration
Maya Lawrence
5pm
An elevated, everyday lunch to share with friends. I will be showing a novice, home cook how easy it is to prepare something beautiful, which is homemade but not complicated. Using (mostly) seasonal ingredients, that will impress your friends and highlight how the joy we bring to everyday cooking can transform the experience, through joyful and colourful design.
Chef Demonstration
Sunday 31 May
Michael Barber
10am
Michael Barber opens up the third day of Flavour fest
Chef Demonstration
Michael Mortimore
11am
Kitchen Lead at The Box Kitchen & Bar, Michael brings a modern twist to classic comfort. He’ll be cooking a crisp fishcake of locally landed gurnard with lime, coriander and spring onion, served with dressed leaves and a light coconut and lime dressing.
Chef Demonstration
Clarise Mutoka
12pm
Clarise will demo a rich, flavour-packed curry goat with fluffy rice and peas and golden fried plantain, guiding you through each step—from marinating and building spices to tender meat and perfectly caramelised plantain.
Chef Demonstration
Adrian Bartlett & Matt Corner
1pm
The demo will showcase all local fish, with Matt preparing dishes from his recipes while sharing insights on their new virtual fishmonger and the importance of supporting Plymouth’s fishermen and fishmongers.
Chef Demonstration
Michael Barber
2pm
Watch chocolate craquelin choux come to life, filled with rich cocoa husk pastry cream and finished with Barber’s chocolate garnishes.
Talk
Frederick Alsop
3pm
The Fish Market is a small harbourside seafood spot in East Looe, run by chef-owner Fred Alsop, known for its daily-changing Cornish catch—and the inspiration behind his Devon brasserie, Alsop’s.
Talk
