The Chefs theatre
Chefs theatre

The Chefs' Theatre is sponsored by Cornwall Catering Excellence.

Friday 25 September - Festival open from 9am to 5.30pm

10am Cookery Challenge

BBC Radio Cornwall

Breakfast presenter James Churchfield battles co-presenter Pam Spriggs in front of a live audience. www.bbc.co.uk

Cookery Challenge

12pm Scott Roberts

Waterloo Restaurant, Wellington Hotel, Boscastle. 01840 250202

From gamekeeper to head chef / owner with two AA rosettes, from the stylishly refurbished wellington hotel in Boscastle. www.boscastle-wellington.co.uk

Scott Roberts

1.30pm Arty Williams

The Cove, Maenporth, Falmouth. 01326 251136

Blending the finest local produce with international culinary experiences, Arty Williams' inventive dishes tantilise the taste buds. www.thecovemaenporth.co.uk

Arty Williams

3pm Marcus Van Luttmer

Pescadou, Padstow. 01841 532359

Locally trained Marcus is head chef at Pescadou in Padstow where the speciality is fish and local seasonal produce. Visit Pescadou website

Marcus Van Luttmer

Saturday 26 September - Festival open from 9am to 5.30pm

10am Jude Kereama

Kota Restaurant, Porthleven, 01326 562407

Maori chef with a hint of Malay brings Pacific rim and fusion styles. kotarestaurant.co.uk

Jude Kerema

11.30am Fiona Were

Housel Bay Hotel, The Lizard. 01326 290417

Fiona focuses on local and seasonal produce with an international twist. www.houselbay.com

Fiona Ware

1pm Zac Anderson

Porthminster Cafe, St Ives. 01736 795352

Seafood and fresh produce feature highly for this Australian head chef. www.porthminstercafe.co.uk

Zac Anderson

2.30pm Dez Turland

Brend Hotels.

Group development chef overseeing food quality for the brend group. www.brend-hotels.co.uk

Dez Turland

4pm Charity Fish Auction Robin Turner

JH Turner & Co, Newlyn. 01736 363726

With South Coast Fisheries, proceeds to Newlyn Fisherman's Mission. www.jhturner.co.uk

Charity Fish Auction

Sunday 27 September - Festival open from 10am to 4pm

10am Young Chefs' Challenge

Neil Haydock and Sanjay Kumar bring together pupils from two local schools to present the best dish - live on BBC Radio Cornwall.

Young Chefs' Challenge

12pm Nigel Tabb

Tabbs Restaurant, Truro. 01872 262110

Head chef and owner of Tabbs for more than a decade with unwavering dedication to fresh, quality local produce. www.tabbs.co.uk

Nigel Tabb

1.30pm Nathan Outlaw

Restaurant Nathan Outlaw, Fowey. 01726 833315

Michelin-starred chef runs popular restaurants at both the Marina Villa Hotel and the St Enodoc Hotel. www.nathan-outlaw.com

Nathan Outlaw

2.45pm Wine Masterclass Xenia Irwin MW

St Austell Brewery, St Austell. 01726 74444

Xenia is a member of an exclusive band of professionals - one of less than 300 Masters of Wine worldwide. www.staustellbrewery.co.uk

Xenia Irwin May

All demonstrations and talks are free.