Chefs Appearing at the New Forest Food Festival

BASINGSTOKE, U.K. - July 12, 2024 - PRLog -- The line up of chefs who will be demonstrating their culinary skills at the  first New Forest Food Festival have just been announced!

The festival will take place on the weekend of the 17 and 18 August 2024, at the Hinton Admiral Event Field, on the Hinton Admiral Estate.

Saturday 17 August:

Kerry Witt, Chocolate by Miss Witt: Kerry's accolades include the prestigious Academy of Chocolate Awards –world-renowned for excellence in its field.  Kerry is also on the judging panel for the Academy of Chocolate Awards.

Alistair Craig, Executive Chef at The Montagu Arms Hotel: Alistair's career began at the Montagu Arms as sous chef in 2010. Under the wing of Head Chef Matthew Tomkinson, he was taught by the best and was given the opportunity to work as his Sous Chef, eventually becoming Executive Chef.

Colin Nash @ The Retreat: Colin is renowned for his relentless pursuit of innovation in his kitchen, with over 30 years of experience.  One of the most exciting chefs in Dorset winning many awards over his years in the kitchen.

Callum Jellicoe, Balmer Lawn Hotel: Callum's culinary journey started at Balmer Lawns' kitchen as a commis chef in 2012.  After honing his skills and climbing the ranks to demi chef de partie, he decided to head to pastures new, working at several New Forest establishments before returning to Balmer Lawn in his current role.

Jen Williams, Naked Jam: Jen started her own business of making artisan jams in her kitchen in Barton on Sea over a decade ago.  Now she runs a local production unit and a cookery school.

Sunday 18 August:

Martin Dawkins, The Rustic Chef: A chef for over 25 years, Martin began his career in the Royal Navy, before moving on to the famous Petrus in London, then Le Poussin in the forest working under Alex Aitken.  He is now a private chef catering along the south coast in people's homes, holiday lets or yachts.

Christian Oner, SALT Co: Christian is a multi-award-winning private Chef, and esteemed member of the England National Culinary Team.  His expertise lies in crafting dishes inspired by modern French, British, Mediterranean, and Scandinavian cuisines.

Andy Oakley, The Sustainable Chef: Andy started out with the Foodies food festival crew in 2021, and has since been sharing his newly released cookbook, top tips, and hacks at the BBC Good Food Show, Ideal Home Show and beyond.

Colin Nash and Callum Jellicoe will also be cooking again on the Sunday of the festival.
For full timings of the demonstrations CLICK HERE (https://www.newforestfoodfestival.co.uk/cookery-demos).

For full details of all the other exciting things that will be going on at the dog-friendly New Forest Food Festival, visit www.thenewforestfoodfestival.co.uk.
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