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Whether you’re - [Producers 2025](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/producers/) - Producers & Traders 2026 Dietary guidance All Baked Sweet & Savoury Beer & Cider Confectionery Education Food Cupboard Fruits, Veg, Nuts & Seeds Homewares Ice Cream & Lollies Meat, Fish & Dairy Soft Drinks Spirits Start-ups Streetfood Tea & Coffee Wine - [Dietary Producers](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/dietary-producers/) - Dietary guidance 2026 All Dairy Free Fruits, Veg, Nuts & Seeds Gluten Free Nut free Vegan Vegetarian - [Who we are](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/who-we-are/) - Jonny Crickmore Chair Jonny Crickmore is a 3rd generation dairy farmer at Fen Farm Dairy, in the Waveney Valley, working alongside his Father Graham and wife Dulcie. In 2013, following a success in direct raw milk sales, Jonny began his cheesemaking journey which resulted in the creation of Baron Bigod; a cheese which has become - [Chefs 2026](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chefs-2026/) - Our Visiting Chefs Each year we invite an incredible selection of chefs and food & drink specialists to demo on our stages and speak at The Symposium. The Headliner Kitchen – Big Chefs. Iconic Dishes. 40 minute demosSkills On Stage – 30-minute deep dives into the singular techniques that define a masterThe Symposium – A curated - [The Family Area 2026](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/the-family-area-2026/) - The Family Area The Family Area offers an abundance of activities, delivered all day. No set timings, no extra costs, no bookings, just pop along and get involved! All under-16s will be given a Festival Fun Book which offers activities and recipes to try at home, plus a producer trail. Collect your prize at the - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/faqs/) - Frequently Asked Questions What are the festival dates in 2026? Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September 2026 What are the opening hours? Saturday 09:30 – 17:00Sunday 09:30 – 16:00 Where is the festival held? At Snape Maltings in Suffolk.Please use postcode IP17 1SP in your sat nav for directions to the site, and follow the - [Skills on Stage](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/skills-on-stage/) - Skills on Stage Join the world’s top culinary icons for Skills on Stage - a series of fast-paced, interactive, 30-minute deep dives into the singular techniques that define a master. No long stories, just the secrets. Q&As throughout. Free to attend. Chefs and timings are subject to change. Saturday 26th Sunday 27th Saturday 26th September - [The Headliner Kitchen](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/the-headliner-kitchen/) - The Headliner Kitchen Big Chefs. Iconic Dishes. Ever wondered what it’s actually like to watch a master at work? The Headliner Kitchen brings the heat of the professional kitchen to the festival stage. Grab a spot and settle in for 40 minutes of pure culinary theater as our headlining chefs cook their "Greatest Hits" live. - [Talks 2026](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/talks-2026/) - The Symposium Hosted in the intimate and acoustically stunning Britten Studio, this curated series of panel discussions brings together the leading voices of the food movement—from the soil-stained hands of farmers to the creative minds of world-class chefs. Saturday 26th September Zero Waste Saxmundham Community Fridge and Guests Get practical tips on reducing your food - [Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/aldeburgh-food-and-drink-festival-weekend/) - 26th & 27th September 2026 Tickets Our 2025 Information Frequently Asked Questions Getting Here Farm Shops Trade at the Festival Contact Us About Us About the festival Who we are Sponsors & Friends Gallery Our 2025 Information Frequently Asked Questions Getting Here Farm Shops Trade at the Festival Contact Us About Us About the festival - [Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival Checkout](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/aldeburgh-food-and-drink-festival-checkout/) - Tickets Purchase Tickets Checkout Error! Something went wrong! Oops, no tickets! Please browse events and add tickets to check out. 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No order information is available because no purchase was made. back home - [Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival 2025](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/aldeburgh-food-and-drink-festival-2025/) - What we did in 2025 Through our celebrated annual festival, and working with the extended Suffolk food and drink family, we will nurture a healthy, vibrant and sustainable food economy The Seafood StageThe Seafood Stage hosts live cooking demos focused on the incredible seafood caught, prepared and sold on the East Coast.More The Main StageThe - [Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival - 2025 SAT/SUN](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/aldeburgh-food-and-drink-festival-2025-festival-day/) - What’s On Watch a Demo Learn a Skill Family Fun Meet a Chef Attend a Talk Traders & Producers Information Getting Here FAQs Farm Shops Trade at the Festival Contact Us About Us About the festival Who we are Sponsors & Friends Gallery What’s On Watch a Demo Learn a Skill Family Fun Meet a - [Whats On Sunday 2025](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/whats-on-sunday-2025/) - What's On Sunday The full line-up in one place.More details can be found on each activity via the buttons below. 09:30-17:00 FAMILY AREA Grow Cook Eat Loads of activities to enjoy all day! 10:00-10:40 MAIN STAGE : DEMO Luke Truelove The Suffolk, Aldeburgh 10:00-10:40 SEAFOOD STAGE : DEMO Radhika Howarth Power of spice 10:30-11:30 MASTERCLASS - [The Main Stage 2025](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/the-main-stage-2025/) - The Main Stage The festival's Main Stage hosts a mix of local and celebrity chefs. Chefs give live cookery demonstrations, creating their signature dish live, whilst discussing the things that matter to them most in the world of food.All demos are free to attend, and visitors can come and go as they please. Ingredients provided - [Whats On Saturday 2025](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/whats-on-saturday-2025/) - What's On Saturday The full line-up in one place.More details can be found on each activity via the buttons below. 09:30-17:00 FAMILY AREA Grow Cook Eat Loads of activities to enjoy all day! 10:00-10:40 MAIN STAGE : DEMO Keshia Sakarah Caribe Restaurant & Cookbook 10:00-10:40 SEAFOOD STAGE : DEMO Paul Kelly KellyBronze Turkeys 10:30-11:30 MASTERCLASS - [Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival - Pre'25 weekend](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/aldeburgh-food-and-drink-festival-pre25-weekend/) - 27th & 28th September 2025 Tickets What’s On Watch a Demo Learn a Skill Family Fun Meet a Chef Attend a Talk Traders & Producers Information Getting Here FAQs Farm Shops Trade at the Festival Contact Us About Us About the festival Who we are Sponsors & Friends Gallery What’s On Watch a Demo Learn - [Chef Jenny Jefferies](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-jenny-jefferies/) - Jenny Jefferies Jenny Jefferies is a food policy storyteller and systems thinker working at the intersection of regenerative agriculture, regenerative aquaculture, climate resilience, and social equity. Jenny translates complex policy into human-centered stories; amplifying the voices of farmers, fishermen, and frontline communities shaping the future of food. Through narrative, strategy, and advocacy, Jenny helps bridge - [Talks 2025](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/talks-2025/) - The Symposium All talks will be held in the Britten Studio, within the Hoffmann Building Saturday 27th September Fifteen Years of Craft Chocolate Pump Street Fifteen Years of Craft Chocolate in Suffolk: What It Means for the whole supply chain and where do we go next? Chaired by Joanna Brennan from Pump Street with guest - [Attending Chefs 2025](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/attending-chefs-2025/) - Attending Chefs Each year we invite an incredible selection of chefs and food & drink specialists to demo on our live stages and deliver masterclasses.Invited chefs are a mixture of local chefs from local businesses, to internationally renowned celebrities.Chefs will be delivering live demos on the stages, teaching their skills in a masterclass and doing - [The Seafood Stage 2025](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/the-seafood-stage-2025/) - The Seafood Stage The Seafood Stage is focused on the incredible seafood caught, prepared and sold on the East Coast. We want to celebrate the small businesses who fish sustainably, show you how to prepare fish, and where you can buy the best quality fish on our doorstep. Not all demos are fish-focused, but will - [Farm Shops](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/farmshops/) - Farmshops If you’re looking to buy local products year-round, you can shop direct from most of our trading producers. You’ll find the links to their websites on our Producers page.Additionally, farm shops are great places to stock up on local products. Here’s a list of farm shops in Suffolk we recommend. 1. Beccles Maisebrooke Farm - [Chef Tommi Miers](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-tommi-miers/) - Thomasina Miers In 2005, Tommi decided to apply to Masterchef. After her win, Tommi went to cook at Petersham Nurseries under the watchful eye of Skye Gyngell. A few years later, Tommi co-founded Wahaca, inspired by the food markets of Mexico. At Wahaca they recycle everything from food waste to bottles, putting a delicious emphasis - [Chef Philippa Davis](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-philippa-davis/) - Philippa Davis Philippa Davis is an international private chef, food writer, and TV presenter known for bringing stylish, achievable recipes to home cooks through her writing and social media. A proud champion of British produce, Philippa honed her skills in the kitchens of London’s legendary River Café and Moro before taking her expertise global. She - [Chef David Wright](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-david-wright/) - David Wright Join Pump Street Workshop's David Wright and learn the secrets to a proper homemade sourdough crumpet. David, also known as "The Breaducator" will demonstrate how to make the batter and then you'll cook some using batter prepared in advance. You will leave with a recipe, crumpets and the knowledge to make them at - [Chef Frederick Forster](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-frederick-forster/) - Frederick Forster Former National Chef of the Year and TV personality, Frederick Forster is Head Chef at The Gore London. With experience working with Gordon Ramsay, Raymond Blanc, and many more, Frederick marries his style and training of both classic and modern cuisine. Catch Frederick on the Main Stage on Saturday. BACK - [Chef Radhika Howarth](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-radhika-howarth/) - Radhika Howarth Radhika Howarth is a London-based author, TV chef, and culinary storyteller whose debut cookbook, Flavours Without Borders: 80 Recipes Connecting Cultures and Cuisines, celebrates the power of food to bridge cultures. She is widely recognized for her engaging television appearances, including The World Cook on Amazon Prime and Channel 4’s Double the Money - [Chef Valentine Warner](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-valentine-warner/) - Valentine Warner Valentine Warner grew up on a farm in Dorset, learning to fish, shoot and cook from a young age. He studied an art foundation course in Bath before heading to London to train as a portrait painter at the Byam Shaw School of Art. Valentine enjoyed a "reasonably successful" career as a painter, - [Chef Lagom Chef](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-lagom-chef/) - Martyn Odell aka Lagom Chef Martyn Odell, aka Lagom Chef, is on a mission to make cooking fun, accessible, and totally game-changing! This London-based chef and food waste warrior has been in the food scene since he was 15, diving into everything from restaurants and street food to cookery schools and recipe development. In 2019, - [Chef Rowley Leigh](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-rowley-leigh/) - Rowley Leigh Rowley Leigh was a chef for forty years, working for the Roux brothers and then one of the founding partners of the ground-breaking Kensington Place and subsequently at Le Café Anglais in Bayswater. He has since acted as a consultant for several restaurant groups, including several years in Hong Kong. In a parallel - [Chef Keshia Sakarah](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-keshia-sakarah/) - Keshia Sakarah Caribe, Keshia Sakarah's new cookbook, takes readers on an expansive journey through the social and culinary history of the Caribbean. Caribe is the first cookbook to comprehensively explore Caribbean food culture, covering 23 nations including Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, St Lucia, Montserrat, Guadeloupe and many more. - [Chef Richard Corrigan](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-richard-corrigan/) - Richard Corrigan Richard has opened numerous restaurants, gained Michelin stars, authored two recipe books, cooked for the Queen and Barack Obama, and regularly makes appearances on radio and television, notably winning the Great British Menu three times and being a regular guest judge on the popular BBC series. Richard runs Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill - [Chef Sheila Dillon](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-sheila-dillon/) - Sheila Dillon Sheila Dillon comes from Hoghton, Lancashire. She has been a food journalist for almost three decades, beginning work as an editor and writer at the New York based magazine, Food Monitor. For 20 years she has worked on The Food Programme, first as reporter, then producer and now presenter. Her investigative work has - [Chef Ashley Palmer-Watts](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-ashley-palmer-watts/) - Ashley Palmer-Watts Only a handful of chefs around the world can cook with the same complexity as Ashley Palmer-Watts, who was an integral part of Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck Group for twenty years. Responsible for creating the two-starred restaurant Dinner by Heston, he has since co-founded Artisan Coffee and now helms the kitchen at - [Chef Richard Bainbridge](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-richard-bainbridge/) - Richard Bainbridge Richard, originally from Norwich has travelled and worked his way through some of the most amazing Restaurants and countries across the globe. He has worked for Michel Roux Senior at the 3 Michelin Starred Waterside Inn, for Günter Seeger (NY), Kevin Thornton (Dublin) and upon his return to Norfolk he was head chef - [Chef Olly Marlowe](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-olly-marlowe/) - Olly Marlowe After nearly two decades of culinary excellence in some of London’s top establishments, Oliver Marlowe has embarked on an exciting new chapter with the opening of Marlowe’s Restaurant & Bar in Woodbridge, Suffolk. Oliver’s culinary journey began at a young age in Woodbridge, where he developed his passion for food working at The - [Chef Joe Hurd](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-joe-hurd/) - Joe Hurd As a proud Yorkshireman with Italian heritage, Joe Hurd’s interests in cooking were inspired by these influences from day one. Joe’s cooking style is unfussy, accessible and always about the flavour, and he’s passionate about sharing his knowledge of traditional Italian recipes, ingredients and cooking techniques with home cooks. Find Joe on the - [Chef Anya Hill](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-anya-hill/) - Anya Hill Originally trained locally at Suffolk New College, Anya's passion lies in baking, however having studied further at Ballymaloe Cookery School, her ever evolving skill set brings a new dynamic to family-style food. Big platters of fantastic flavours and well thought out dishes, Anya is inspired by her surroundings in Suffolk using all the - [Chef Darran Hazelton](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-darran-hazelton/) - Darran Hazelton As Head Chef at The Brudenell Hotel’s Seafood and Grill in Aldeburgh, Darran puts his 30 years within the industry to good use by creating dishes with individuality and flair. This feeds from his culinary experience throughout his career, including within Michelin star kitchens and working for chefs such as Bruno Loubet, Pierre - [Masterclasses 2025](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/masterclasses-2025/) - Masterclasses Masterclasses at Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival are private cookery lessons led by one of the visiting celebrity chefs.The Masterclasses are held in a specially set-up kitchen, for a maximum of 20 participants.This year’s Masterclasses will be held in the Riverview Restaurant, above the Riverview Café.Each participant will be provided with a workstation with - [Chef George Egg](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-george-egg/) - George Egg - aka The Snack Hacker George Egg presents a unique blend of cooking, comedy and genuine rule-breaking innovation. His febrile imagination and anarchic inventiveness – hacking snacks to create some truly unique culinary delights – brought a massive following to his Instagram and YouTube channels, won him Content Creator of the Year at - [Chef Jay Rayner](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-jay-rayner/) - Jay Rayner - Nights Out At Home Jay Rayner is going back on the road and he's coming to Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival! Join the ever-tasteful, often hilarious, always readable writer and broadcaster as he celebrates 25 years as The Observer’s award-winning restaurant critic with the publication of Nights Out At Home, a memoir-in-recipes. - [Creators Workshops 2025](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/creators-workshops-2025/) - Creators Workshops Creators Workshops are a brand new offer at Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival. They are private classes led by a food and drink business specialist.The Creators Workshops are held in a specially set-up room, for a maximum of 20 participants, and will be held in the Kiln Studio, within the Hoffmann Building.The Creators - [The Family Area 2025](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/the-family-area-2025/) - The Family Area The Family Area offers an abundance of activities, delivered all day. No set timings, no bookings required, just pop along and get involved! All under-16s will be given a Children's Workbook at the Entrance Gate which offers lots of activities and recipes to try at home, plus a producer trail. Collect your - [Chef The Suffolk](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-the-suffolk/) - Louis Sare from The Suffolk Join the brilliant Louis Sare from The Suffolk in Aldeburgh for a lively cocktail masterclass, where you’ll learn how to make some of their signature serves - including the Oyster Martini, a heady blend of Fishers Oyster Gin and Vermouth, and the zesty Sea Buckthorn Margarita. You’ll also pick up - [Chef Rachel de Thample](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-rachel-de-thample/) - Rachel De Thample Rachel de Thample is an award-winning author who has worked in food, health and sustainability for more than 20 years. She teaches fermentation and seasonal nutrition courses at River Cottage in the United Kingdom. She served as Course Director of the College of Naturopathic Medicine’s Natural Chef diploma course, was the Head - [Chef Paul Kelly](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-paul-kelly/) - Paul Kelly Paul Kelly is the Managing Director of Kelly Turkeys, although he prefers to be called a “turkey farmer”. Kelly Turkeys is the largest independent turkey hatchery in the UK, supplying over 450 farmers throughout the country with specialist breeds of turkeys for the Christmas market. The business supplies major multiple retailers, independent butchers - [Chef Maria Elia](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-maria-elia/) - Maria Elia Maria's stellar CV includes stints working in eateries across the world (including Spain’s renowned el Bulli and Arzak restaurants). Now settled in Suffolk, the Anglo Cypriot chef hosts regular supper clubs, is a pop up chef, restaurant consultant and author of 3 award winning books: The Modern Vegetarian, Full of Flavour and Smashing - [Chef Dave Wall](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-dave-wall/) - Dave Wall Chef patron at The Unruly Pig in Bromeswell, voted the Best UK Gastropub for the third year, Dave will be delivering a Pasta Masterclass at 10:30am on Sunday 28th September. Book your ticket now to learn from a local master of cookery. BACK - [Chef Rowen Halstead](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-rowen-halstead/) - Rowen Halstead As a chef in the industry for over 12 years working in some of the most experienced kitchens in the country and across the globe, I have witnessed first-hand the immeasurable amount of avoidable food waste that can be produced due to a lack of concern, knowledge and creativity. It opened my eyes - [Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival 2024](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/aldeburgh-food-and-drink-festival-2024/) - What we did in 2024 The Seafood StageThe Seafood Stage hosts live cooking demos focused on the incredible seafood caught, prepared and sold on the East Coast.More The Main StageThe festival's Main Stage hosts a mix of local and celebrity chefs offering live cooking demos and talks.More Family FunThe family area offers an abundance of - [About Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/about-the-festival/) - About the Festival The Festival is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting and promoting the local community and businesses within it. We work year-round to give Suffolk producers and businesses a platform to showcase what they do, and get recognition and awareness from chefs, restaurants and business people all over the country.Each year we have - [Whats On Sunday](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/whats-on-sunday/) - What's On Sunday The full line-up in one place.More details can be found on each activity via the buttons below. 09:30-17:00 FAMILY AREA : CLASS Grow Cook Eat Toddler Fun 09:30-17:00 FAMILY AREA : CLASS Grow Cook Eat Craft away 10:00-10:40 MAIN STAGE : DEMO George Haslam Group Head Chef for Adnams 10:00-10:40 SEAFOOD STAGE - [Whats On Saturday](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/whats-on-saturday/) - What's On Saturday The full line-up in one place.More details can be found on each activity via the buttons below. 09:30-17:00 FAMILY AREA : CLASS Grow Cook Eat Toddler Fun 09:30-17:00 FAMILY AREA : CLASS Grow Cook Eat Craft away 10:00-10:40 FAMILY AREA : CLASS Grow Cook Eat Home-made quesadillas 10:00-10:15 FAMILY AREA : CLASS - [The Family Area](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/the-family-area/) - The Family Tent The Family Tent offers an abundance of classes to get involved in, delivered by Grow Cook Eat. We also give a workbook to all under-16s at the Entrance Gate which offers lots of activities and recipes to try at home. All day Toddler Fun An area dedicated to the under-5s. Little ones - [The Seafood Stage](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/the-seafood-stage-2/) - A Passion for Seafood Stage The Seafood Stage is focused on the incredible seafood caught, prepared and sold on the East Coast. We want to celebrate the small businesses who fish sustainably, show you how to prepare fish, and where you can buy the best quality fish on our doorstep. Not all demos are fish-focused, - [Attending Chefs](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/attending-chefs/) - Attending Chefs Each year we invite an incredible selection of chefs and food & drink specialists to demo on our live stages and deliver masterclasses.Invited chefs are a mixture of local chefs from local businesses, to internationally renowned celebrities.Below are the selection of chefs that will be attending in 2024. Adam Spicer Amelia Christie Miller - [Chef Rob Mace](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-rob-mace/) - Rob Mace In his 29th year in hospitality and still in love with it, Rob Mace is the Head Chef at The Crown in Southwold. He works very closely with the local supply chain and he believes that nature does most of the hard work so we don’t need to. We just need to allow - [The Main Stage](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/the-main-stage/) - The KellyBronze Main Stage The festival's Main Stage hosts a mix of local and celebrity chefs. Chefs give live cookery demonstrations, creating their signature dish live, whilst discussing the things that matter to them most in the world of food.All demos are free to attend, and visitors can come and go as they please. Generously - [Chef George Haslam](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-george-haslam/) - George Haslam George enjoyed an exciting chef career in London, working under Jason Atherton and Rick Stein, before running his own street food business in Borough Market and Covent Garden. He moved to Suffolk in May 2023 to join Adnams as Group Head Chef. His unfussy approach and passion for the best ingredients lead to - [Gallery](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/gallery/) - The Gallery The Family Area at the Aldeburgh Food & Drink Fest Festival FAQs - Planning your visit to the Aldebur Meet our Chair, Jonny Crickmore. A third-generati Suffolk Meadow Ice Cream Nothing says festival qu Reviews like this make it all worthwhile. Thank y Ready for a weekend of incredible food and drink? Save - [Masterclasses](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/masterclasses/) - Masterclasses Masterclasses are private cookery lessons led by one of the festival’s invited celebrity chefs. The masterclasses are held in a specially set up kitchen, for a maximum of 15 participants. Each participant will be provided with their own workstation with all the ingredients and equipment they need, and our dedicated team of cookery specialists will - [Chef Ben Tish](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-ben-tish/) - Ben Tish Chef and cookbook author Ben Tish joined the executive team at Cubitt House in 2022, where he oversees the menus of many iconic London pubs, such as The Barley Mow in Mayfair and The Princess Royal in Notting Hill. In 2019 Ben opened Norma a restaurant showcasing Sicilian-Moorish food on Charlotte Street in - [Chef William Sitwell](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-william-sitwell/) - William Sitwell William is an editor, writer and broadcaster, restaurant critic for The Daily Telegraph and former editor of Waitrose Food. William is a regular on the television series MasterChef UK as a quarter final judge. He sets the brief for one group of quarter finalists, and acts as the third judge alongside John Torode - [Chef Tom Booton](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-tom-booton/) - Tom Booton The Grill at The Dorchester relaunched in 2019 with Tom at the helm – the youngest head chef in the restaurant’s kitchen – and was quickly met with a flurry of fantastic reviews, praising the chef’s cookery. Before reaching the age of thirty, Tom Booton has already achieved more than many chefs do - [Chef Laura Taylor](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-laura-taylor/) - Laura Taylor Laura is a fine wine advisor and founding director of independent wine merchant Private Cellar. She has deep roots in the wine industry, starting out in Buenos Aires in the early 1990s with Bodegas Trapiche before working with the late John Avery MW in Bristol and spending seven years with the City-based wine - [Chef Jake Lawrence](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-jake-lawrence/) - Jake Lawrence Jake is Head Chef at Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa, who focuses on local and seasonal menus. He sources much of his seafood from Lowestoft for the restaurant and will be showcasing his skills at the festival this year. BACK - [Chef Ivan Tisdall-Downes](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-ivan-tisdall-downes/) - Ivan Tisdall-Downes Greenwich born Ivan was initially self-taught and started his career in food markets and pop-ups. With minimal formal training Ivan developed his individual cooking style at River Cottage HQ in Devon and Blue Hill farm 1* at Stone Barns in New York. This fine-tuned his skills and developed his passion for natural, foraged - [Chef Gerard King](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-gerard-king/) - Gerard King With over thirty years of experience Gerard is a third-generation butcher who started out in Hackney as a packing boy in his family shop. There he slowly learnt his butchery craft, cutting and preparing meat for a cosmopolitan and discerning mix of customers, which gave him a valuable understanding of different food cultures - [Chef CJ Jackson](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-cj-jackson/) - CJ Jackson CJ is Creative Consultant at The Seafood School in Billingsgate. CJ has been in the food industry as a trainer, demonstrator, presenter, food writer and concept and product developer for over 35 years. Having worked at both The Cordon Bleu School and then Leiths School in London CJ became a freelance consultant in - [Chef Clare Finney](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-clare-finney/) - Clare Finney Clare is an award-winning food writer - Fortnum and Mason Food Writer of the Year 2019 - and author of The Female Chef, which won Fortnum and Mason's Debut Food Book Award in 2022. Born in London in 1988 and unhappily educated at an all-girls' school, she spent large stretches of the school - [Chef Bert Blaize](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-bert-blaize/) - Bert Blaize North Norfolk Cellars was launched in 2023 by sommelier Bert Blaize. We're based in Holt, we're here to share great wines. Bert learned his stuff at La Belle Epoque in Manchester and Raymond Blancs Le Manoir aux Quat Saisons, 2 Michelin Star in Oxfordshire. Before joining the Clove Club - UK’s top-ranked restaurant - [Chef Charlotte Giddings](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-charlotte-giddings/) - Charlotte Giddings Suffolk based food entrepreneur, public speaker and advocate for women in business, Charlotte co-founded Brownie and the Bean Bakery with her husband Luke in 2019. A passionate foodie, she’s made it her mission to celebrate local produce and what better place to champion the cause than at the Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival. - [Chef Roger Aston](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-roger-aston/) - Roger Aston Roger is an accomplished chef with a dynamic career in the hospitality industry, spanning several years in various roles from cheffing to management and training. Based in Suffolk, he has cultivated a deep passion for food, exploring diverse culinary techniques and flavours to create memorable dining experiences. His journey in the kitchen is - [Contact Us](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/contact-us/) - Contact Us For more information about the festival or if you have any questions or comments, please get in touch by completing the form below.Need more information about how to get to the festival? Click here Name Email Message Send - [Getting Here](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/getting-here/) - Getting here The Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival is held at Snape Maltings. The festival hires the site for exclusive use during the 2 day event and turns Snape Maltings into a sea of food and drink producers, activities, festivities and decorations. By Road Parking on site is free for all visitors.Visitors arriving by car - [Chef Benoit Blin](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-benoit-blin/) - Benoit Blin Benoit is Chef Pâtissier at Raymond Blanc’s Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, where he has worked for over 25 years. The restaurant has held 2 Michelin stars for over 40 years, and he heads up a team of 16 pastry chefs which look after all the sweet and bakery elements of le Manoir. - [Chef Tom Aikens](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-tom-aikens/) - Tom Aikens Tom Aikens is one of the UK’s most acclaimed and inspirational British chefs. Growing up in Norfolk, with a father working in the wine industry and a childhood spent gardening and cooking with his mother, Tom learnt how to make use of the freshest ingredients, putting food at the centre of his life - [Chef Adam Spicer](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-adam-spicer/) - Adam Spicer Adam Spicer is Head Chef at The Greyhound Inn in Pettistree, a historic grade 2 listed countryside inn with a daily seasonal ingredient-led menu. The concept is predominantly traditional English countryside cookery with a European influence. A large focus is on Suffolk’s seasonal produce, with game and nose to tail at the forefront - [Chef Suffolk New College](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-suffolk-new-college/) - Suffolk New College tutors and students Suffolk Centre of Culinary Arts (SCCA) at Suffolk New College supports learners by giving them an insight into the catering and hospitality industry. At their Ipswich campus the students run restaurant Chefs’ White’s, a highly rated restaurant open to the public, and a Deli, where food is made daily - [Chef Amelia Christie Miller](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-amelia-christie-miller/) - Amelia Christie Miller Amelia is the founder of Bold Bean Co, the brand on a mission “To make you obsessed with beans, by giving you the best of beans”. Bold Bean Co is known for sharing incredible bean recipes and selling expertly sourced jarred beans that “taste so good, you can eat them straight from - [Chef Mike Warner](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-mike-warner/) - Mike Warner “I’ve loved the sea and seafood all my life. My father instilled in me a deep-seated passion for the shallow seas of our coastline and all that dwelt therein. I acquainted myself with the practices and skills of the inshore fisherman. Lobstering, long-lining for bull-headed cod and thorny roker and hooking (rod and - [Sponsor Template - old](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/sponsor-template/) - Sponsors - [Sponsors & Friends](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/sponsors-friends/) - Sponsors & Friends The festival team works year-round to put together an event that celebrates and promotes local food and drink businesses, with the aim of nurturing a healthy, vibrant and sustainable food economy in Suffolk.As a not-for-profit organisation we rely on the donations of sponsors, supporters and friends to run the festival. We’re indebted to - [Chef Emma Young](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-emma-young/) - Emma Young Emma Young is a Cheese Consultant & Author also known as "The Cheese Explorer". Her first book "The Cheese Wheel" is a guide to the flavours found in cheeses and the best drinks to pair with them. Emma has 15 years of experience in all aspects of the cheese industry, as well as - [Chef Jon Fell](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-jon-fell/) - Jon Fell Jon Fell MCGC MCGB Director of Food & Beverage for Osprey Management Group, A Cumbrian based hospitality company. A Seafood chef on the Simply Good Food TV app created by TV Chef, Author and Presenter Chef Peter Sidwell, Jon has appeared alongside Nigel Barden on episodes for his Amazon Prime TV Nigel Barden's - [Chef Dominique Woolf](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/chef-dominique-woolf/) - Dominique Woolf Dominique Woolf was the winner of Channel 4's The Great Cookbook Challenge by Jamie Oliver and is the creator of the award-winning The Woolf’s Kitchen chilli oils, sauces and pastes. She trained at Leith’s School of Food and Wine, and is a food writer, entrepreneur and home cook to her young family. She - [Festival Aims](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/festival-aims/) - Festival Aims The Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival first took place at Snape Maltings in 2006 to celebrate and publicise the abundance, variety and quality of food and drink in Suffolk.The organisers of the not-for-profit event also sought to reconnect people with the food provided by the landscape as a whole: the villages and market towns, - [Trader Handbook](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/trader-handbook/) - Trader Handbook & Application Forms Trader applications for 2024 are now open! In order to exhibit at the Festival we ask that you fulfil the following criteria– Currently be trading as a food or drink producer– Be based in East Anglia. Suffolk based producers will be given first priority, and those in neighbouring counties will - [Mike Warner](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/mike-warner/) - Click here to book Mike Warner “I’ve loved the sea and seafood all my life. My father instilled in me a deep-seated passion for the shallow seas of our coastline and all that dwelt therein. I acquainted myself with the practices and skills of the inshore fisherman. Lobstering, long-lining for bull-headed cod and thorny roker and - [Jennifer Jefferies](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/jennifer-jefferies/) - Click here to book Jenny Jefferies Jenny Jefferies is an award winning Author, Columnist and Radio Producer/Presenter. Jenny compiled the successful book series For The Love Of The Land and For The Love Of The Sea published by Meze Publishing. For The Love Of The Sea won Best Self-Published Work in the prestigious annual Guild - [A Passion for Seafood Stage](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/a-passion-for-seafood-stage/) - A Passion for Seafood Stage The Seafood Stage is back! Once again this stage will be focused on the incredible seafood caught, prepared and sold on the East Coast. We want to celebrate the small businesses who fish sustainably, show you how to prepare fish, and where you can buy the best quality fish on - [Future of Food](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/future-of-food/) - Future of Food Five Short Films The Festival has always been a showcase for the positive initiatives going on in Suffolk, and the wider world. Due to the uncertainties created by a global pandemic, meaning conferences and full festivals were fraught with difficulty, the Festival commissioned five short films which both explain the problem and - [Keep it Social](https://aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/past-highlights/) - Keep it Social The Family Area at the Aldeburgh Food & Drink Fest Festival FAQs - Planning your visit to the Aldebur Meet our Chair, Jonny Crickmore. A third-generati Suffolk Meadow Ice Cream Nothing says festival qu Reviews like this make it all worthwhile. 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