A farmer's market, a slow brunch and an 'audience with'-style evening featuring two top chefs are among the attractions on the menu at this year's Aylsham Food Festival, which kicks off at 8.30am on October 6 with a country market at Aylsham town hall.
The three-day event is organised by Slow Food Aylsham, which was set up in 2004 as part of an international movement aimed at promoting the enjoyment of food with a commitment to community and the environment.
The opening night 'audience with' event, which replaces a traditional festival gala dinner, will feature City College Norwich vice principal and Hotel School head Steve Thorpe, who will be joined at Bure Valley School by award-winning Norfolk chef Charlie Hodson of Woodforde's Fur and Feather Inn, of Woodbastwick.
The pair will be supported by a team of Aylsham High School students, who will be preparing a bangers and mash supper for audience members.
Saturday's programme will include the popular farmer's market which, this year, has added attractions for all the family ranging from a giant inflatable tomato brought along by Norfolk County Council's Love Food Hate Waste team, to a smoothie making stand, live music and animals in the market place.
The fun continues into the evening with a wine and cheese tasting event led by Brian Sullivan from Harper Wells wine merchants of Eaton.
Organisers are also urging festival-goers to enjoy an 'Aylsham day' on Saturday, by visiting an exhibition organised by Broadland Model Railway Club and sponsored by Bure Valley Railway.
The event will run at the Jubilee Centre on Norwich Road from 10am- 4pm, with entry costing £4.
The festival finale on Sunday kicks off with the ever-popular Big Slow Brunch, which runs from 10.30am-1pm.
A festival highlight, the family event will see members of Slow Food Aylsham and friends cook up a full English breakfast for around 100 people.
Tickets for Saturday's 'evening with' event (priced £10) and Sunday's Big Slow Breakfast (priced £7) are available from Barnwells Newsagents, or by phoning 07591 361812.
Wine tasting event tickets (priced £17) are available from the Heritage Centre.
Visit the festival website for more information.
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