Witness a 300 year old recipe being prepared in a historical kitchen
Fran, the owner of Ippuku Tea House, joins us to open our demonstration line up this year. Don’t miss the chance to quiz her on Japanese food!
Steph Moon is a former Great British Menu contestant and well established legend of the Yorkshire Food Scene. For this demonstration she’ll be cooking a roast beef dinner!
Marlon Sanchez has been building a name recently running 1711 in this iconic York building. His festival debut will tell you about his food journey that’s led to distinctive dishes such as Asian-spiced beef shin.
Witness a 300 year old recipe being prepared in a historical kitchen
Executive Chef Aaron Craig joins us to show off what he’s whipping up at The Refectory at The Principal Hotel. Expect refined cookery with Yorkshire produce!
Stephen Cummings heads up the kitchen at City Screen to offer a wide range of boldly flavoured dishes. This is a great chance to catch up on what’s happening at York’s most central cinema.
Witness a 300 year old recipe being prepared in a historical kitchen
Executive Chef Josh Brimmell will be joining us from one of York’s newest and hottest places to eat, the beautifully refurbished former Minster School which is now The Minster Refectory from Andrew Pern
Skosh is firmly established as a Bib-Gourmand holding highlight of the York food scene. Chef-owner Neil Bentinck has bold plans for expansion after the festival that we can’t wait to hear about.
We’re excited to welcome Rafi’s Spicebox back to York Food Festival. They always fill the area with amazing smells to tempt to their nearby Goodramgate shop
Witness a 300 year old recipe being prepared in a historical kitchen
Tomahawk Steakhouse will be welcoming you into the world of steaks, showing how to cook your own steaks like a pro and sharing secrets from the kitchen.
Head Chef at the well-regarded Feversham Arms in Helmsley, Jon is a regular on the Yorkshire demo circuit for good reason. We look forward to a fun and informative demonstration from him!
Join top bartenders from Impossible for some tips, tricks and of course some delicious samples of their best selling mocktails – perfect for any occasion and the ideal way to get your kids involved and making some delicious seasonal drinks that are perfect for the whole family.
The head chef from Andrew Pern’s riverside Star Inn The City will be joining the festival to give us a taste of what they’re all about.
Great British Menu contestant has been forging a reputation in Leeds for beautifully presented food in a super-Instagrammable venue. We’re lucky to have him make the trip to York and take to our demonstration stage.
Mike Cummings will be making his way in from Skipwith where’s he’s head chef at The Drovers Arms, A historic country inn that uses local suppliers to serve up great pub classics.
The Motorist is a firmly established destination for car fans across Yorkshire who congregate there regularly. Anton Scoones will be telling us more about The Arnage, their new restaurant, while he demonstrates.
🏆 Renowned Tutor with Multiple Awards, celebrated as York’s Curry Queen and the visionary behind Sharmini’s Inspirational Indian Cuisine was honoured as Nation’s Best Curry School 2023
Iain Wilkinson from Yolk Farm has always been a hit at the Festival, demonstrating their innovative and unique brunch and lunch dishes.
Danny Victory from Izakaya will be joining us to show off some of his amazing Japanese influenced food.
Head Chef at the well-regarded Feversham Arms in Helmsley, Jon is a regular on the Yorkshire demo circuit for good reason. We look forward to a fun and informative demonstration from him!
MasterChef 2023 Quarter Finalist Owen Diaram showcases flavours from his South African Indian heritage, complimented by fresh, local seasonal Yorkshire produce.
Chef John Torode described Owen as the ‘Flavour Master’ during his MasterChef appearances earlier this year. “Everything he cooks, makes the crowd happy!”
Self taught chef-proprietor Stephen Andrews has been winning national plaudits with his Micklegate restaurant for very good reason. We’re over the moon to welcome him to our Demonstration line up for the first time.
Pasta legend Alessandro can currently be found plying his trade from The Angel on the Green and has frequently featured in national press thanks to his remarkably well executed dishes.
For this demonstration Alessandro will be joined by Holy Mountain Kitchen and Bobbin’s Bagel’s. This is bound to be memorable and a great preview to the pop-up they’ll be collaborating on later in the day at St Crux
Joining us will be Matt Leivers, head chef of this new restaurant in the former Terry’s factory on Bishopthorpe Road. Matt previously worked for Andrew Pern over a period of years and is flourishing in his new venture.
Fran, the owner of Ippuku Tea House has a huge knowledge of Japanese Food & culture. Don’t miss the chance to learn from her and watch her cook up something delicious!
It’s a real pleasure to be working with Yahala Mataam at this years event. They’ll be taking over our Demonstration Theatre for the day to showcase a number of refugee groups being hosted in York.
Yahala Mataam is a Social Enterprise hosted by York City Church. It’s mission is to give opportunity, build confidence & instil dignity in the lives of Refugees and Asylum Seekers in York. It does this through a Pop-up restaurant, street food stand and a cookery school.
11.15 Maryam & Burhan from Iran & Afghanistan making Kuku Sabzi – Iranian fritata
13:00 Kadija from Guinea cooks Peanut butter soup/stew
(TBC) 3.15 Sergiy & Ukrainian Society from Ukraine cook Varenykki – Ukrainian Dumplings
For those wishing to sample the dishes we suggest a donation of £5 to help fund this brilliant initiative.
A demonstration with Richard Allen, previously Head Chef at Harvey Nichols Leeds, who will be working with Neetpeople. A Bradford based project working with those with additional needs.
The team from Rosa’s Thai on Coney Street will be bringing their woks along to fill our Demonstration area with their trademark delicious smells and flavours!
After wowing York with their burgers in Spark, Sloppy’s have taken that momentum to Woodthorpe and broadened their menu. The burgers are still top-notch though!
Pasta legend Alessandro can currently be found plying his trade from The Angel on the Green and has frequently featured in national press thanks to his remarkably well executed dishes. We’re delighted to welcome him back to York Food Festival.
For this demonstration Alessandro will be teaming up with Remedy, a zero-waste concept place to eat on Fossgate.
Following their earlier demonstration, the team from NEETpeople will be making their produce available to purchase! Come by to grab yours and hear more about this project.
Join us as we celebrate the 70th Anniversary of York twinning with Dijon.
We’re proud to welcome a party of representatives from Dijon to explore the food culture of their region and mark this milestone with us.
Hear about the work of The Trussell Trust and understand how people can make the best use of the produce they distribute
Join us as we celebrate the 70th Anniversary of York twinning with Dijon.
We’re proud to welcome a party of representatives from Dijon to explore the food culture of their region and mark this milestone with us.
Mike Cummings will be joining us from this Cawood pub to give us a taste of the country hospitality to expect there.
This demonstration will focus on the delightful Afternoon Tea served up in The Garden Room at The Principal Hotel. Chef Aaron Craig is bound to have some sweet treats to show off!
With appearances at Masterchef Live and on ITV’s Britain’s Best Dish to his name, Will is very happy in front of a crowd. Recently he’s been engaged as a private chef working on TV series to feed the crew and cast off programs such as Happy Valley, it’s a pleasure to welcome him back to York Food Festival
In ’22-’23 alone, York Foodbank distributed 3427 emergency food packages representing 9521 people in York, all referred to by local professionals. An increase of over 60% from the previous financial year.
If you agree with us that this is too much, then we invite you to join us along with friends from the Trussell Trust and Joseph Rowntree Foundation to find out what we can do to challenge this distressing trend.
Let’s end the need for emergency food provision in response to poverty, so that we can turn attention back to appreciating quality food and drink.
🏆 Renowned Tutor with Multiple Awards, celebrated as York’s Curry Queen and the visionary behind Sharmini’s Inspirational Indian Cuisine was honoured as Nation’s Best Curry School 2023
Hear about the hospitality and cuisine available at this iconic Yorkshire Stately Home as Nathan Richardson-Kelly, head chef, makes an appearance in our Demonstration kitchen.
This legend of the Yorkshire food scene is shortly to take the reins at The Old Deanery in Ripon in November, offering tasting menus and grazing style lunches.
Join us as we celebrate the 70th Anniversary of York twinning with Dijon.
We’re proud to welcome a party of representatives from Dijon to explore the food culture of their region and mark this milestone with us.
Owner Fran is a fountain of knowledge on Japanese food and culture. Her demonstrations always feature fascinating facts as well as delicious food.
Forage pride themselves not only on sustainability and minimal waste ethos, but in the foraged, locally sourced food they offer! Join them for an exclusive look at their new menu, centred around open fire cooking and learn more about how they incorporate different influences into menu.
Harry Blades & Reece Brady-Temple will be joining us from the Grand to show off their skills and the amazing food they dish up
Join us as we celebrate the 70th Anniversary of York twinning with Dijon.
We’re proud to welcome a party of representatives from Dijon to explore the food culture of their region and mark this milestone with us.
Head Pastry Chef Devin Jones will be closing our line up of demonstrators this year.
