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Foodies Festival returns to Hylands Park for 2024

14/02/2024 About 1 minute Share article:
Foodies Festival, the UK’s biggest touring celebrity food and music festival series, returns to Hylands Park from 21st to 23rd June 2024.

The three-day event features live cooking demonstrations from MasterChef Champions, Michelin-starred and top local chefs:

Liam Lingwood - Food Leigh-on-Sea
Chris Ball - Galvin Green Man
Tom Clarke - The Windmill
Jeff Galvin - Galvin restaurants
Alex Webb - Masterchef: The Professionals Champion

Chart-topping headliners include:

Symphonic Ibiza - June 21st
Boyzlife - June 22nd
Blue - June 23rd

Sample new wines, champagnes and cocktails in The Drinks Theatre. Eat delicious street food from around the world.

Taste new flavours. Meet artisan producers. Have fun all day with chilli eating competitions and food challenges! Kids join in the fun at The Kids Cookery Theatre.

Opening Times

Friday 21st June 2023 – 2pm–10pm
Saturday 22nd June 2023 – 11am–9pm
Sunday 23rd June 2023 – 11am–8pm

Dogs are welcome if they are on a short leash

Goody Bag £5

Carers come for free

Parking

Parking available on-site, £5 per car (£3 residents with proof of postcode)

Tickets

You can book your tickets here.
Hylands House - Foodies Festival
Foodies Festial Hylands Estate Chelmsford Liam Lingwood Chris Ball Tom Clarke Jeff Galvin Alex Webb

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