Saturday 25th Sept

Note: This Daily programme does not cover things that run every day like the Markets, Beer Tent, Grazing Cafe and Restaurant Offers. Our Voucher Booklet offers additional value every day of the Festival.

Highlighted Event:

25. 09. 2010
12.00
Festival Wine Fair
Festival Wine Fair

Venue: The Guildhall (off St Helen's Square)

The Wine Fair run in conjunction with York specialist Field and Fawcett, takes place in York Guildhall has two sessions: (12pm - 4pm or 6pm - 9pm)

Buy a ticket, pick up a glass at the door and then walk around the stands to taste the wines.

Up to 14 stands offer a tasting of wines from all over the world, but supplied locally, by Field and Fawcett. The will show, for example, Australian wineries all rated 5 star by leading Australian critic James Halliday. They have another stand with Burgundy from Joseph Drouhin, Champagne from Joseph Perrier and new world stars like Carrick from New Zealand's Ottago region.
12pm Wine Fair £15.00Full Price
12pm Wine Fair £13.50Friends Price

Events in Date / Time Order:

25. 09. 2010
10am
1.5 hours
Food for FREE (1)
Food for FREE (1)

Venue: West Bank Park, Holgate

This event is a different take on the Food Festival as you'll gather plants from around the park, then cook and eat them!
Booking essential 07771 941155 or email rangers@york.gov.uk
Free entry

25. 09. 2010
11am
Lasts 30 to 45 minutes
Demonstration with Hansa's Gujarati Vegetarian Restaurant, Leeds
Demonstration with Hansa's Gujarati Vegetarian Restaurant, Leeds

Venue: Demonstration Area, St Sampson's Square

Hansa Dabhi has been on the forefront of bringing Indian Vegetarian Cuisine to the mainstream restaurant scene in Leeds and Yorkshire since 1986. Her all women staff, serve her blend of Gujarati Vegetarian home-cooking.
Sublime Gujarati cuisine, served with flair. 'It's the only place I'm happy going veggie'-Harden's Guide 2008/09.
Free entry
Hansa Dabhi has been on the forefront of bringing Indian Vegetarian Cuisine to the mainstream restaurant scene in Leeds and Yorkshire since 1986. Her all women staff, serve her blend of Gujarati Vegetarian home-cooking, with touches of her East African upbringing, which has been highly acclaimed and won her many awards over the years.

"I have modified my style of cooking to suit most palates, whilst still maintaining the distinct Gujarati taste. I sincerely hope that you'll like what you eat and there is no greater compliment than seeing you here again", says Hansa.

"Over the years the whole atmosphere around us has changed. People have come to accept that 'there is Life beyond meat' and 'we can eat a whole vegetarian meal and enjoy it'. Even today some 600 millions Hindus enjoy it everyday of their lives, so there is still hope for the rest of us."

Hansa’s Indian Vegetarian Cookbook, which she wrote, published and marketed herself, is highly acclaimed by the food critics of the Times, the Guardian and the Observer as well. She is now in the process of writing her second cook-book so WATCH THIS SPACE!

Not satisfied with that Hansa and her husband Kishor are now taking small groups of their customers on guided tours to Gujarat and other parts of India, through Hansa’s Heritage Tours, to give them the real experience of the mother country.

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25. 09. 2010
12.00
Festival Wine Fair
Festival Wine Fair

Venue: The Guildhall (off St Helen's Square)

The Wine Fair run in conjunction with York specialist Field and Fawcett, takes place in York Guildhall has two sessions: (12pm - 4pm or 6pm - 9pm)

Buy a ticket, pick up a glass at the door and then walk around the stands to taste the wines.

Up to 14 stands offer a tasting of wines from all over the world, but supplied locally, by Field and Fawcett. The will show, for example, Australian wineries all rated 5 star by leading Australian critic James Halliday. They have another stand with Burgundy from Joseph Drouhin, Champagne from Joseph Perrier and new world stars like Carrick from New Zealand's Ottago region.
12pm Wine Fair £15.00Full Price
12pm Wine Fair £13.50Friends Price

25. 09. 2010
Noon
Lasts 30 to 45 minutes
Demonstration with Ashley McCarthy of Ye Old Sun Inn
Demonstration with Ashley McCarthy of Ye Old Sun Inn

Venue: Demonstration Area, St Sampson's Square

Having just won the National Publicans of the Year 2010 Award, Ashley McCarthy from Ye Old Sun Inn returns to the festival to demonstrate his delicious traditional food using the very best fresh ingredients. This is Ashley's third demo this week.
Free entry

25. 09. 2010
1pm
Lasts 30 to 45 minutes
Phillip Leverington Demonstration
Phillip Leverington Demonstration

Venue: Demonstration Area, St Sampson's Square

Join Phillip Leverington of Fresh Catering, as he cooks using produce from the local producers on today's market.
Free entry

25. 09. 2010
1pm
Lasts about an hour
Introduction to Italian Wine with ItalyAbroad.com
Introduction to Italian Wine with ItalyAbroad.com

Venue: Melton's Too, Walmgate

An opportunity to explore a specific grape or geographical area, and learn a little bit more about which wines you like.
Andrea D'Ercole, of ItalyAbroad, will tell us about their wines from Italy in this one-off opportunity.
£5.50Full Price
£5.00Friends Price

25. 09. 2010
1.30pm
1.5 hours
Food for FREE (2)
Food for FREE (2)

Venue: Clifton Backies Local Nature Reserve, Clifton.

Nature's larder in Summer and Autumn is brimming with lots of things to eat. Come along and help identify, collect and have a taste of roots, shoots, leaves and berries.


To book call 07833 436 832 or email rangers@york.gov.uk

Free entry
For tickets call 07833 436832

25. 09. 2010
2pm
Lasts 30 to 45 minutes
Demonstration with Mark from the Bay Horse Inn
Demonstration with Mark from the Bay Horse Inn

Venue: Demonstration Area, St Sampson's Square

Mark, from the Bay Horse Inn, demonstrates some delicious food from the beautiful 17th century pub.
Free entry

25. 09. 2010
3pm
Lasts 30 to 45 minutes
Vegetarian Demonstration with Hansa's Gujarati Restaurant, Leeds.
Vegetarian Demonstration with Hansa's Gujarati Restaurant, Leeds.

Venue: Demonstration Area, St Sampson's Square

A second opportunity today to meet this unique Yorkshire Chef. Hansa Dabhi has been on the forefront of bringing Indian Vegetarian Cuisine to the mainstream restaurant scene in Leeds and Yorkshire since 1986
Sublime Gujarati cuisine, served with flair. 'It's the only place I'm happy going veggie'-Harden's Guide 2008/09.
Free entry
Hansa Dabhi has been on the forefront of bringing Indian Vegetarian Cuisine to the mainstream restaurant scene in Leeds and Yorkshire since 1986. Her all women staff, serve her blend of Gujarati Vegetarian home-cooking, with touches of her East African upbringing, which has been highly acclaimed and won her many awards over the years.

"I have modified my style of cooking to suit most palates, whilst still maintaining the distinct Gujarati taste. I sincerely hope that you'll like what you eat and there is no greater compliment than seeing you here again", says Hansa.

"Over the years the whole atmosphere around us has changed. People have come to accept that 'there is Life beyond meat' and 'we can eat a whole vegetarian meal and enjoy it'. Even today some 600 millions Hindus enjoy it everyday of their lives, so there is still hope for the rest of us."

Hansa’s Indian Vegetarian Cookbook, which she wrote, published and marketed herself, is highly acclaimed by the food critics of the Times, the Guardian and the Observer as well. She is now in the process of writing her second cook-book so WATCH THIS SPACE!

Not satisfied with that Hansa and her husband Kishor are now taking small groups of their customers on guided tours to Gujarat and other parts of India, through Hansa’s Heritage Tours, to give them the real experience of the mother country.

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25. 09. 2010
4pm
Lasts 45 mins
Slow Food Liqueur Taste Workshop with Demijohn
Slow Food Liqueur Taste Workshop with Demijohn

Venue: Melton's Too, Walmgate

Angus Ferguson, of Demijohn will escort you through an orchard of flavours in this comparative Taste Workshop of liqueurs, in association with Slow Food North Yorkshire.
You can also buy the Demijohn liqueurs everyday, in our Festival market place.
£5.50Full Price
£5.00Friends Price

25. 09. 2010
4pm
Lasts 30 to 45 minutes
Daily Demonstration
Daily Demonstration

Venue: Demonstration Area, St Sampson's Square

Yorkshire Hero Chefs deomstrate
Free entry

25. 09. 2010
From 5pm
Afro Caribbean Evening
Afro Caribbean Evening

Venue: The Fountain Café, Parliament Street

Afro Caribbean Drums and steel pans, Ghanaian curry and fundraising all form part of this mixed Afro Caribbean Evening in the Fountain Café
Part of our "Twilight" programme. Diverse, "drop in" events in the city centre.
Free entry
Drop in any time.
No ticket required

Food and Drink served until 9pm

25. 09. 2010
5pm
Lasts 30 to 45 minutes
Daily Chocolate Demonstration
Daily Chocolate Demonstration

Venue: Demonstration Area, St Sampson's Square

Unwind, and have sweet thoughts, with our daily chocolate demonstration.

Nestle celebrating Kit Kat turning 75, hand making Kit Kat
The chocolate demonstration forms part of the Twilight programme,the perfect way to start your evening programme of events.
Free entry

25. 09. 2010
6pm
Festival Wine Fair
Festival Wine Fair

Venue: The Guildhall (off St Helen's Square)

The Wine Fair run in conjunction with York specialist Field and Fawcett, takes place in York Guildhall has two sessions: (12pm - 4pm or 6pm - 9pm)

Buy a ticket, pick up a glass at the door and then walk around the stands to taste the wines.
Use more information below to see who is there including a Masterclass opportunity with a top Italian grower.
6pm Wine Fair £15.00Full Price
6pm Wine Fair £13.50Friends Price

Up to 14 stands offer a tasting of wines from all over the world, but supplied locally, by Field and Fawcett. The will show, for example, Australian wineries all rated 5 star by leading Australian critic James Halliday. They have another stand with Burgundy from Joseph Drouhin, Champagne from Joseph Perrier and new world stars like Carrick from New Zealand's Ottago region.

Less information

25. 09. 2010
6pm
Lasts 30 to 45 minutes
Cocktails at 6 with the Cedar Court
Cocktails at 6 with the Cedar Court

Venue: Demonstration Area, St Sampson's Square

Our daily cocktail demonstration from the Cedar Court Grand, York's first five star hotel. Today Exclusifely Grand: The Grands signature cocktail created with Wayne Collins from the BBC’s Something for the Weekend
The cocktail demonstration forms part of the Twilight programme,the perfect way to start your evening programme of events.
Free entry
The Grand is situated in the heart of York, a city of cultural heritage. Constructed on the site of the original North Eastern Railways Headquarters, the hotel revives the splendour of the Golden Age of travel, having been carefully restored to retain all of the original features of this stunning building.

The Grand, with its sweeping staircases, mosaic-tiled corridors, Whisky lounge, fully-equipped vaulted spa and exceptional attention to detail, is an ideal destination for those travellers wishing to enjoy five-star luxury in an accessible, warm environment.

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25. 09. 2010
6.30pm
A little over an hour
Andrea Faccio - Winemaker masterclass
Andrea Faccio - Winemaker masterclass

Venue: The Guildhall (off St Helen's Square)

Andrea Faccio owner of Villa Giada in Piemonte, North west Italy. He is particularly famous for the various expressions of his Barbera.


The tasting will run through his whole range wines, which have won numeorus accolades and awards. Whites, reds and grappas with particular emphasis on his Barberas. This event is an embedded masterclass at the Wine Fair. The wine fair starts and 6pm and runs on until 9pm so you have time to enjoy both events.
Andrea Faccio & Wine Fair (evening) £15.00Full Price
Ticket includes the evening version of the Wine Fair

25. 09. 2010
6.30pm
A Taste of History (with York Chocolate Club)
A Taste of History (with York Chocolate Club)

Venue: York Castle Museum, Meeting Room

Join expert the museum's curator along with local chocolatier and founder of York Chocolate Club, Sophie Jewett as they take you on a sensory exploration of York’s rich chocolate history.
Free entry
To book, call 01904 650333
This adult event will include a chance to explore some of the museum’s collections from Terry’s and Rowntrees as well as a chocolate demonstration and tasting.

Limited places. Please book in advance

To book, call 01904 650333 or email groupbookings@ymt.org.uk

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25. 09. 2010
7.30pm
A little under 2 hours
Pink Champagne with Christine Austin
Pink Champagne with Christine Austin

Venue: Mansion House (St Helen's Square)

Enjoy a variation on Christine Austin's distinctive and popular annual Champagne tasting. This year the colour is pink. Rosé Champagne distinctive and delicious; take pleasure in the rare opportunity to try a range of these great wines.
Christine Austin is wine writer for the Yorkshire Post. Resident of York and Louis Roederer Regional Wine Writer of the Year 2006.

For more information on Christine Click here.
£25.00Full Price
Call Ticket Line
£22.50Friends Price
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