Cornwall Food and Drink Festival

Festival Marquee, Lemon Quay, Truro

Celebrating the very best of Cornish food and drink

chef Arty Williams - Friday 10am
Following a successful career as a chef in Auckland and
Sydney, Arty returned to Cornwall to start his own venture,
The Cove. His collection of lively, simple and delicious
dishes brings together his extensive knowledge of local
ingredients and culinary influences from around the world.
The Cove, Maenporth Beach, Falmouth 01326 251136

HMS Raleigh

HMS Raleigh - Friday 11.30am
Led by instructor Bill Ferguson and leading logistician ‘Woody’ Conway, a team of trainee chefs from the Defence Maritime Logistics School at HMS Raleigh create a delicious three-course menu in aid of the Children’s Hospice South West Precious Lives Appeal. HMS Raleigh, Torpoint 01752 811609


Elliot Ketley

Elliot Ketley - Friday 1.30pm
Following a successful career in some of the top UK and international kitchens including J Sheekey, Le Caprice and The Ivy to name but a few, Elliot arrived at the St Moritz Hotel. Dedicated to working with local producers, Elliot creates an innovative menu using only the finest Cornish ingredients.
St Moritz Hotel, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. 01208 553740


Jeaw Ruengjarus

Jeaw Ruengjarus - Friday 3pm
Jeaw is a Thai ‘foodie’ who grew up with a long tradition of cooking. Having worked in some of the top restaurants and hotels in Thailand, Jeaw now enjoys using local ingredients to create authentic Asian dishes and daily specials.
Chantek, 15 New Bridge Street, Truro. 01872 225071


Richard McGeowan

Richard McGeowan - Saturday 10am
Having worked with internationally renowned chefs Gordon Ramsay and Raymond Blanc, Richard has been perfecting his skills and building his reputation for excellent modern cuisine using producers from the local area - including fish from the village itself - as head chef at Couch's in picturesque Polperro.
Couch’s Great House Restaurant, Polperro. 01503 272554


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The Magnificent Seven - Saturday 11.30am
Seven of Cornwall’s finest chefs join forces in one kitchen to create a sumptuous four-course menu. Teaming up in twos, each pair will create one course to delight 12 aspiring food critics from Coodes Solicitors. Come along to see if the heat of the kitchen brings out the Gordon Ramsey in any of our celebrated chefs.


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Ben Bass - Saturday 1.30pm
Previously at Le Petit Blanc, a Raymond Blanc restaurant in Cheltenham, Ben has created a name for himself in Cornwall, achieving two AA rosettes at The Old Quay House and impressing critics and editors alike from the national and international media. Q Restaurant, 28 Fore Street, Fowey 01726 833302


Sanjay Kumar

Sanjay Kumar - Saturday 3pm
After successful training with the Raymond Blanc kitchens where the use of fresh, local, seasonal produce was instilled, Sanjay is now head chef at the Greenbank Hotel, Falmouth where he creates a sustainable, organic and nature friendly menu.
Greenbank Hotel, Harbourside, Falmouth 01326 312440


Neil Haydock

Battle of the Schools - Sunday 10am
Neil Haydock and Nik Boyle (pictured left) battle it out with the help of pupils from local schools and trainee chefs from Fifteen Cornwall in the ultimate cook-off. With live coverage on BBC Radio Cornwall come along to enjoy the drama and vote for your favourite. This promises to be a popular, action-packed event so arrive early to get your seat.


Paul Drye

Paul Drye - Sunday 11.30am
Winning awards for his efforts to revolutionise pub food, Paul, as St Austell Brewery's catering development Manager, over sees and develops the food on the managed estate of pubs and inns. With a passion for using the best ingredients available in Cornwall, Paul creates simple but stylish dishes. St Austell Brewery, 63 Trevarthian Road, St Austell 01726 74444


Isaac Anderson

Isaac Anderson Sunday 1.30pm
Starting as a grill chef, Isaac is now head chef at
Porthminster Café. Australian born, he left his home town
to broaden his knowledge of world cuisine in the French
Alps and Canada. Isaac moved to Cornwall and fell for
the Cornish way of life, its seafood and fresh produce.
Porthminster Café, Porthminster Beach, St Ives 01736 795352


Dez Turland

Dez Turland - Sunday 3pm
After a successful career including The Ritz Hotel and Terrace Restaurant, Dez moved to Cornwall where he's gained recognition as one of Cornwall’s finest and innovative chefs. Now Group Development Chef for Brend Hotels, Dez dedicates his time to training and working with young chefs as well as liaising and supporting our local suppliers and industry.
The Royal Duchy Hotel, Cliff Road, Falmouth 01326 313042