WADDESDON MANOR CHILLI FESTIVAL
Saturday 31 August and Sunday 1 September 2013, 10.30am - 4.30pm
Waddesdon Plant Centre, Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon HP17 0JW
£3.00 entry to the Chilli Festival. Under 16s: Free. Book now
£3.00 entry to the Chilli Festival. Under 16s: Free. Book now
Normal admission charges apply to Waddesdon Manor
Waddesdon Manor's annual Chilli Festival returns with 30+ stalls tempting you with delicious chilli jams, exotic and enticing pastes and pickles, chutneys and oils, relishes and sauces, alongside chilli ice-cream, chilli tea, spicy cheeses and chilli beers! Fancy growing chillies yourself? Why not buy your own seeds, or one of the many chilli plants on offer. There will also be live music from local bands, a magician, plus paint-a-pot fun and face painting for the kids. As a new addition to the festival, there will be a number of demonstrations and talks taking place in the Chilli Theatre. There will also be some tasters to enjoy!
RUMSEY'S CHOCOLATE COURSES
Sunday 1st September, 2-4.30pm approx, Chocolate Heaven
Sunday 15th September, 2 - 4.30pm approx, Chocolate Heaven
Minimum age 16 / £96 per person
Sunday 1st September, 2-4.30pm approx, Chocolate Heaven
Sunday 15th September, 2 - 4.30pm approx, Chocolate Heaven
Minimum age 16 / £96 per person
Sunday 1st September, 10.30am-12noon approx, Make a Chocolate Figurine
Sunday 15th September, 10.30am-12noon approx, Make a Chocolate Figurine
Minimum age 16 / £57 per person
To book call 01296 625060 or email office@rumseys.co.uk
THE MONTPELLIER CHAPTER COOK'S CLUB
ROTHSCHILD WINE DINNER
Join the fabulous Chocolatiers at Rumsey's to learn how to make something amazing out of, well, chocolate. I can't think of a better way to spend a Sunday!
Website: www.rumseys.co.uk/events-courses
Wednesday 4th September, 11.30am - 2.30pm, All things shell fish.
The Montpellier Chapter, Bayshill Road, Montpellier, Cheltenham GL50 3AS
CHEESES ON THE GREEN
Saturday 7th September, 6-7.30pm (On the Rack) and 8-11pm (Under the Stars)
Churchill Village Green, Oxfordshire, OX7
£35 per person On the Rack + Under the Stars. £25 per person Under the Stars.
Tickets are not available on the day, so please book in advance: Book now
On Thursday 5th September, 60 judges will award medals and chose a Supreme Champion 2013. On Saturday 7th, cheese lovers then have chance to share these magnificent cheeses at 2 small events, involving over 900 traditional and modern British cheeses.
Cheeses on the Rack: Tasting traditional and modern British cheeses, chief judge Juliet Harbutt gives cheese lovers a unique insight into how the judges judge and how to recognise the best of the best, including award winners announced the night before at the annual British Cheese Awards. Includes Cheeses under the Stars and 2 glasses of wine.
Cheeses Under the Stars: After a brief introduction, wander through the cheese tents, meet the experts, join a tour of the cheeses, create the perfect cheeseboard, discover which cheeses have won at this year’s British Cheese Awards and sample the rapidly diminishing 900. Includes salads, bread, music, a bar serving local cider, beers & great wines.
Website: www.thecheeseweb.com/cheeses-on-the-green
ST GILES' FAIR
The Montpellier Chapter, Bayshill Road, Montpellier, Cheltenham GL50 3AS
£15 per person, spaces limited, call to book 01242 527788
If you fancy getting out of the city for a few hours, where better to go than the Cotswolds for a real Foodie treat. An hours demonstration, before you enjoy a two course lunch featuring Consultant Chef Simon Hopkinson’s dish of the month. The theme this month is 'All Things Shellfish' and the dish of the month is Irish Creamed Shrimps on Butter-Grilled Toast.... Cracking deal for £15!
If you fancy getting out of the city for a few hours, where better to go than the Cotswolds for a real Foodie treat. An hours demonstration, before you enjoy a two course lunch featuring Consultant Chef Simon Hopkinson’s dish of the month. The theme this month is 'All Things Shellfish' and the dish of the month is Irish Creamed Shrimps on Butter-Grilled Toast.... Cracking deal for £15!
Website: www.themontpellierchapterhotel.com
SOPHIE'S COOKERY SCHOOL
Friday 6th Sept, 6-9pm Approx, Soup Glorious Soup
Thursday 12th September, 6-9pm approx, More than just Paella
Thursday 19th September, 6-9pm approx, Zeus's Table
Friday 20th September, 6-9pm approx, French Patisserie
Friday 27th September, 6-9pm approx, Sophie's Seasonal Supper
Friday 27th September, 6-9pm approx, Sophie's Seasonal Supper
Sunday 29th September, 6-9pm approx, Cookery Book Club
Location TBC, in Oxford
£60 per person, book now
With a stunning line up of pop up events for September, get yourself along to one of Sophie and Emma's pop-up classes. Soup, Paella, French Patisserie... talk about spoilt for choice. If I wasn't currently juggling a toddler and a newborn you might see me at all of them!
Website: www.sophiescookeryschool.com
Saturday 7th September, 6-7.30pm (On the Rack) and 8-11pm (Under the Stars)
Churchill Village Green, Oxfordshire, OX7
£35 per person On the Rack + Under the Stars. £25 per person Under the Stars.
Tickets are not available on the day, so please book in advance: Book now
On Thursday 5th September, 60 judges will award medals and chose a Supreme Champion 2013. On Saturday 7th, cheese lovers then have chance to share these magnificent cheeses at 2 small events, involving over 900 traditional and modern British cheeses.
Cheeses on the Rack: Tasting traditional and modern British cheeses, chief judge Juliet Harbutt gives cheese lovers a unique insight into how the judges judge and how to recognise the best of the best, including award winners announced the night before at the annual British Cheese Awards. Includes Cheeses under the Stars and 2 glasses of wine.
Cheeses Under the Stars: After a brief introduction, wander through the cheese tents, meet the experts, join a tour of the cheeses, create the perfect cheeseboard, discover which cheeses have won at this year’s British Cheese Awards and sample the rapidly diminishing 900. Includes salads, bread, music, a bar serving local cider, beers & great wines.
Website: www.thecheeseweb.com/cheeses-on-the-green
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Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th September
St Giles', Oxford
Free Entry
A firm staple in the Oxford events calendar, St Giles' Fair returns to the city for two brief days, so make the most of it. Running since the thirteenth century, the fair originated to commemorate the consecration of St Giles' Church and was once watched by Queen Elizabeth I herself, from the windows of St Johns College, back in 1567.
Website: http://www.oxford.gov.uk/PageRender/decVanilla/StGilesFair.htm
A firm staple in the Oxford events calendar, St Giles' Fair returns to the city for two brief days, so make the most of it. Running since the thirteenth century, the fair originated to commemorate the consecration of St Giles' Church and was once watched by Queen Elizabeth I herself, from the windows of St Johns College, back in 1567.
Website: http://www.oxford.gov.uk/PageRender/decVanilla/StGilesFair.htm
ROTHSCHILD WINE DINNER
Friday 13 September 2013
The Five Arrows, Waddesdon, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP18 0JE
The Five Arrows, Waddesdon, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP18 0JE
£69.00 per person. To book call 01296 651727 or email five.arrows@nationaltrust.org.uk
Enjoy a selection of Rothschild wines at this special evening with Champagne and canapés on arrival and a four course dinner.
Website: www.waddesdon.org.uk/events/rothschild
Website: piddingtonpantry.wordpress.com
NEWENT ONION FAYRE
THAME FOOD FESTIVAL
PULL-BREW-MELT
Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 September 2013, 10.30am-4.30pm
Enjoy a selection of Rothschild wines at this special evening with Champagne and canapés on arrival and a four course dinner.
Website: www.waddesdon.org.uk/events/rothschild
PIDDINGTON MARKET
Saturday 14th September, 10am-2pm
Village Hall, Piddington, Oxon OX25 1PU
Free Entry
The tiny village of Piddington host their quarterly market this month. While still in it's infancy, this will be their fourth event I think. Providing Piddington with a place to meet and buy local products, ‘The Pantry’ is a community project.Website: piddingtonpantry.wordpress.com
Saturday 14th September, 10am onwards
Newent, Gloucestershire GL18 1BZ
Free Entry
Fancy something a little different this month? Head on over to Newent in Gloucestershire for their annual Onion Fayre. A one day street festival of food, drink and festivities, the fayre attracts nearly 15,000 people! Including an Onion Show, the fayre also showcases locally grown fruit and vegetables, non-alcoholic and alcoholic juices, while also featuring 100+ stands, exhibitions, children's events, live music and entertainment.
Website: www.newentonionfayre.org
CiCi CoCo COOKERY SCHOOL - L’arte di mangiare locale
Fancy something a little different this month? Head on over to Newent in Gloucestershire for their annual Onion Fayre. A one day street festival of food, drink and festivities, the fayre attracts nearly 15,000 people! Including an Onion Show, the fayre also showcases locally grown fruit and vegetables, non-alcoholic and alcoholic juices, while also featuring 100+ stands, exhibitions, children's events, live music and entertainment.
Website: www.newentonionfayre.org
Tuesday 17th, September 2013, 10am - 3pm approx
Beam Cottage, Lower Church Street, Cuddington, Thame HP18 0AS
Course 1 : Quattro Pasta / £95 person / max 6
Beam Cottage, Lower Church Street, Cuddington, Thame HP18 0AS
Course 1 : Quattro Pasta / £95 person / max 6
To book e-mail giuliana@cici-coco.com
Cuddington based CiCi CoCo started trading on April Fool's Day 2010, since then they've won Awards for their Italian food business, creating wonderful home cooked food inspired by local products and ingredients. Winning 1 Great Taste Award in 2011 for their Lasagna Alla Bolognese, followed by another 3 in 2012 for their speciality Lasagna and Caponata, more recently they were voted 'Best Independant Producer' in 2013 in the Muddy Stiletto Awards. This month CiCi CoCo launch their brand new Cookery School, to inspire you with some regional Italian dishes and share some of the fantastic local ingredients and produce in our area. Includes: refreshments on arrival, discussions around produce and then cooking until around 1.30pm, then lunch and wine, then finally making a dessert.
Website: www.cici-coco.com
Saturday 28th September, 9am to 6pm
Thame Town Centre
Free Entry
The Thame Food Festival returns with a dazzling mixture of local, Michelin starred and TV chefs: Raymond Blanc, Tom Kerridge from Hand and Flowers in Marlow, Adam Simmonds from Danesfield House in Marlow, Shaun Dickens from The Boathouse in Henley-on-Thames, Mike North of The Nut Tree at Murcott, Chris Godfrey of The Sir Charles Napier, plus Lotte Duncan to name a few! A truly fabulous foodie day out, with artisan food and drink producers lining the streets, wonderful demonstrations across two stages, plus some great live entertainment. This HAS to be one of the biggest foodie events in the local calendar!
Website: www.thamefoodfestival.co.uk
Website: www.thamefoodfestival.co.uk
Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 September 2013, 10.30am-4.30pm
The Glass House, Waddesdon Plant Centre, Waddesdon HP17 0JW
Free Entry
"A rumble of distant thunder, the wind howls and a flash of lightning tears across the night sky! Something has been brewing in the laboratory……. But what can it be? Those pesky Fantastical Espresso Bros are at it again! Returning for our second infestation of the great glasshouse in the sleepy village of Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire. A weekend of sensory festivities that would make Dr Frankenstein proud! On 28th & 29th September witness what the UK’s finest producers and artisans have to offer. Please my friends come down to the lab and see whats on the slab……… mmm ha ha ha ha ha"
Free Entry
"A rumble of distant thunder, the wind howls and a flash of lightning tears across the night sky! Something has been brewing in the laboratory……. But what can it be? Those pesky Fantastical Espresso Bros are at it again! Returning for our second infestation of the great glasshouse in the sleepy village of Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire. A weekend of sensory festivities that would make Dr Frankenstein proud! On 28th & 29th September witness what the UK’s finest producers and artisans have to offer. Please my friends come down to the lab and see whats on the slab……… mmm ha ha ha ha ha"
Website: www.pull-brew-melt.co.uk
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