The biggest gourmet food and drink touring festival in the UK is coming to a park near Glasgow for the first time this summer.
Rouken Glen Park in Giffnock is being taken over this August with an incredible lineup of MasterChef and Great British Bake Off stars, headline music acts and more than 150 artisan producers from around the world.
Dubbed Gastro Glastonbury, it boasts a busy programme of events for a great family day out. You can try free food and drink, watch masterclasses and cook-offs and there's kids entertainment too.
Celebrities cooking their signature dishes live in the Chefs’ Theatre include: Scotland’s National Chef Gary McClean, champion of MasterChef: The Professionals and chef-patron of Creel Caught in Edinburgh, and MasterChef: The Professionals 2021 finalist, chef Liam Rogers, from two Michelin starred restaurant, Andrew Fairlie at Gleneagles.
MasterChef 2021 finalist Laura Michael, from Lanarkshire, and Calum Montgomery, chef-patron of 3 AA Rosette awarded Edinbane Lodge in Skye, will also be showing off their culinary skills. Calum is one of four chefs representing Scotland on Great British Menu 2022.
In the Cake & Bake Theatre, an impressive line-up of expert star bakers will create delicious show-stopping masterpieces and share their best tips and tricks.
The music line-up includes Noughties platinum-selling Toploader, and up-coming Glasgow based funk and soul powerhouse band, Tom McGuire & the Brassholes.
The festival is also kicking off with a ‘Big Party Night’ featuring bands and artists performing some of the biggest tracks of Nineties, including a live performance from N-Trance.
Gary McLean said: "Being part of Foodies this year is going to be so much fun, getting out and getting face to face with the public again is going to be very special, I am also excited to see and meet and learn from the incredible line up of chefs who have kept us going throughout lockdowns. Getting in front of a Glasgow and Edinburgh audience is always a highlight. Can’t wait."
Foodies Festival director, Sue Hitchen, said: “I am delighted to bring Foodies Festival to Glasgow. We will be celebrating local produce and giving top local chefs an opportunity to cook live in the Chefs Theatre. There is such a great foodie scene in Glasgow and I know that Foodies will be made very welcome.
Tickets start from £19 for an Early Bird ticket, £38 for a weekend ticket. Children aged 12 and under £3. You can get them now at www.foodiesfestival.com and 0844 9951111.
