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 Farmers’ Market in the Mark Square from 9.00 am to 2.00 pm – a mouth-watering selection of local produce, alongside Alnwick Food Festival favourites. Friday’s market is delivered in association with Alnwick Markets.
Look out for celebrity chef Jean-Christophe Novelli who will be meeting some of the Farmers’ Market producers in the Market Square.
Dine with Novelli - a gourmet dinner delight in the Northumberland Hall from 7.30 pm with food prepared to the Michelin-starred chef’s own recipe. Jean-Christophe will demonstrate each recipe to an expectant audience. Admission by ticket only – click here for details |
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The Festival's day-time programme was complimented by two special evening events.
On Friday 23rd September Michelin-starred chef, Jean-Christophe Novelli, delighted an audience of 90 diners with a demonstration of a three course dinner menu smoked salmon, braised pork and Food Festival crepe , specially selected from local ingredients. Click here to download the recipes.
Northumberland Gazette competition winner, Vince Hope, joined Jean-Christophe on the stage to prepare the food. “We had a fantastic time and cooking with Jean-Christophe was a brilliant experience,” said Vince.
Jean-Christophe also generously auctioned three day places at his Academy in aid of this year's featured charity, Hospice Care's Jam Jar Army Appeal.
This event was generously supported by Northumbria Water .
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10.00 am – 4.00 pm
 Market Square - over 50 stalls selling food, drink and cookery essentials in the Market Square.
Chef’s Demos - a full programme of Chef’s demonstrations in the Northumberland Hall – details to follow.
Street Entertainers and roving chefs - look out for street entertainers, roving chefs and Food Festival mascot, ALF popping up around the Festival.
Alnwick Beer Festival will be taking place in Alnwick Town Hall, just off the Market Square, through-out the day.
Art & Craft Market – a selection of local crafts for sale from local designers and artists, situated in Bondgate Within - a new feature of the 2011 Festival. The Art & Craft Market is sponsored by Baileys of Alnwick
 Alnwick Markets regular Saturday Market takes place in Bondgate Within throughout the day.
A Taste of Northumbria in the Northumberland Hall from 7.30 pm featuring music from Alistair Anderson & friends and local Northumbrian fayre from the Black Olive Cafe. Ticket price of £16.50 includes local produce buffet and glass of wine/beer. Admission by ticket only – click here for details.
Test drive an electric Smart car - visit the display stand on Bondgate Within opposite Costa and Smiths.
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“After a busy day watching chefs ply their trade and browsing in the Market Place, we are offering Food Festival patrons a change of tempo for the evening,” says Festival Chair, Philip Angier. “What could be more relaxing than listening to an accordion and Northumbrian pipes, and enjoying a wholesome buffet of local food and a choice of wine or local ale.”
Celebrated local musician Alistair Anderson and his ensemble will perform a programme of traditional Northumbrian music, the Black Olive Cafe will delight the taste-buds with a buffet of local fayre, while the Boutique Wine Company in Alnwick will ensure that throats are not dry.
The ‘Taste of Northumbria’ evening, which is supported by Co-operative Membership  will take place in the Northumberland Hall on Saturdays 24th September.
Tickets, priced at £16.50 each which includes both the cold buffet and a first drink ,and can be ordered in line using the link below
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or from the Alnwick Tourist Information Centre. When ordering please specify how many tickets you would like and any dietary preferences for a vegetarian, vegan or gluten free buffet.
Further information from Philip Angier, Chair, Alnwick Food Festival – 01665 605348 |
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10.00 am – 4.00 pm
 Market Square - over 50 stalls selling food, drink and cookery essentials the Mark Square.
Chef’s Demos - a full programme of Chef’s demonstrations in the Northumberland Hall with a 'Ready, Steady, Cook' theme – details to follow.
Art & Craft Market – a selection of local crafts for sale from local designers and artists, situated in Bondgate Within - a new feature of the 2011 Festival. The Art & Craft Market is sponored by Baileys of Alnwick.
 Community Market - another new feature of the 2011 Festival - sponsored by Wilkinson. Situated in Bondgate Within the Community Market will feature talks and demonstrations exploring the themes of local growing, local food and the environment, hosted by Alnwick Area Friends of the Earth, and goods for sale and information from local schools, community groups and community organisations - click here for more details.
Street Entertainers and roving chefs - look out for street entertainers, roving chefs and Food Festival mascot, ALF popping up around the Festival.
 Alnwick Beer Festival will be taking place in Alnwick Town Hall, just off the Market Square, through-out the day.
Test drive an electric Smart car - visit the display stand on Bondgate Within opposite Costa and Smiths
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Community Market - Sunday 25th September in Bondgate Within
Another innovation for the 2011 Alnwick Food Festival will be the Sunday Community Market - a platform for local voluntary and community groups to show off their wares.
This year’s Community Market programme is spearheaded by Alnwick Area Friends of the Earth who will host a day of talks and demonstrations:
Sustainable Food Culture
Experts from Newcastle University will be asking how to create a sustainable food culture in the UK.
Professor of Carlo Leifert will be considering whether it will be possible for the UK to feed itself sustainably, whilst Sharron Kuznesof will discuss how likely UK foodies are to accept the changes they'll need to make. Finally Jan Deckers will consider whether vegetarianism or even veganism is the most appropriate response to climate change and rising food prices.
Professor ecological agriculture Carlo Leifert will be considering whether it will be possible for the UK to feed itself sustainably. Food marketing lecturer Sharron Kuznesof will ask whether UK foodies are ready to accept the changes they'll need to make. Medical ethics lecturer Jan Deckers will consider whether vegetarianism or even veganism is the most appropriate response to climate change and rising food prices.
Bread & Ale
It's not all theory... throughout the day, Rachael Roberts will lead a hand-on chance to make your own bread from scratch and learn a little about the mysterious processes which go into making the perfect loaf – all on a strictly ‘knead to know’ basis.
Local FOE members Bill Grisdale and Sue Patience will be giving a tour through beer- and wine-making on a budget, both using kits and raw ingredients, several of which can be foraged for free in Northumberland.
“Alnwick Area Friends of the Earth have had a presence at the Food Festival for several years,” says David Farrar. “This year were are pleased to be doing something different. Our programme of talks hopes to challenge the thinking around food and should generate lively debate. Alongside this, our practical demonstrations aim to show how you can create more of what you eat and drink for yourself. Underpinning all of this will be an overarching theme of striving for food that is local, sustainable and seasonal.”
Other exhibitors at the Community Market include the Alnwick Community Centre, the Aln Valley Railway, the Bailiffgate Museum and Sustain.
Alnwick’s Gallery Youth Project will be assisting with the Smoothie bike stand and hosting inter-active graffiti art sessions led by artist, John Craggs.
The Community Market, located in Bondgate Within, has been generously sponsored by Wilkinson who have recently opened a new shop on Lagny Street.
Store manager, Lee Wade, said: “Opening a brand new store and joining the local community in Alnwick is an exciting prospect for Wilkinsons. There is a wealth of history and culture in the town, and the gastronomic offering is a significant part of this – with the farmers’ markets and plethora of fantastic restaurants, it really is a foodie hub! We are proud to be a sponsor of this year’s Food Festival”
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