Competition: Marco Pierre White food festival in Harrogate
Ahead of a brand-new food festival taking place in Harrogate this October, organisers are giving away pairs of tickets to 10 lucky Yorkshire Post readers.
Plans are well under way for the event in Harrogate’s Royal Hall and Convention Centre on October 28 to 30, organised in partnership with arguably one of the best chefs in the country, Leeds’ own Marco Pierre White. Other chefs taking part include Pierre Koffmann and Jean-Christophe Novelli.
It will be packed with masterclasses, workshops, artisan stalls, cooking demonstrations, live chats and more – a Smorgasbord of delights for all foodie gourmets, showcasing the very best of Yorkshire food, and brands from the county and beyond.
You will also here from the man himself about how he reimagined favourites like sausage and mash and fish and chips, as well as more exotic food pairings.
Others brands and sponsors present include P&O Cruises, Le Creuset, Franklin & Sons, Bacardi, Guinness, Kallo, Magimix, Weber Grills, Pernod Ricard, Long Clawson Dairy.
What to expect
Organiser Steve Moncrieff said: “We’re hugely excited to have launched what is going to be an amazing festival of food and drink.”
“To have the backing of a gastronomic great like Marco gives The Great White Festival amazing kudos and we can’t wait to showcase everything the fabulous county of Yorkshire has to offer, supported by some amazing brands from around the world.
“Marco is one of the most influential British chefs of all time. He started his career at the Hotel St George in Harrogate so it’s great to bring him back to the place where it all began.
“Yorkshire is one of the UK’s largest counties and is renowned for its food, Michelin starred chefs and restaurants. The Great White Food Festival will offer a unique opportunity to engage with a captive audience of food and drink lovers in a vibrant, fun, and unique environment that is hosted by Marco Pierre White.”
“Alongside the 250 expected exhibitors, visitors will be able to enjoy the White Heat cooking theatre where local chefs will showcase their skills, fabulous pairing experiences and the Marco Pierre White experience where guests can enjoy a lunch or dinner that’s been created by the great man personally followed by a Q&A session.”
FREE masterclasses include:
- Le Creuset Kitchen – four sessions per day with Ali Haigh – how to cook with Le Creuset cookware and some fabulous recipe ideas from bread to risotto
- Kallo Cooking School – cooking school with Kallo products from risotto to stocks
- Masterclass Stage – a range of masterclasses each day from cooking with game, chocolate making to plant cooking with the chef Lisa Marley
- Franklin & Sons Art of Mixology – cocktail making with Bombay Sapphire Premier Cru to beer pairing
- Street Food – range of food stalls
- Halloween
- Artisan Market
- P&O Cruises Food Heroes – masterclasses with Tidal Rum, Salcombe Gin and cooking with Spanish food. Not forgetting their happy hour and live music.
- P&O Cruise VIP Experience
- Lillet Drinks Experience – experience a little corner of France with Pernod Ricards brand Lillet, one of the oldest drinks from France
- Food Heroes – the ultimate chip from Pierre Koffmann
How to win tickets
If this foodie festival sounds just your cup of tea, then you’ll want to enter this simple competition. To be in with a chance of taking home a pair of tickets, simply answer this question and enter your details on this link.
Which Yorkshire city is Marco Pierre White from?
Doncaster
York
Leeds
The closing date is 11.59pm on Saturday, October 15, 2022. The editor’s decision is final, standard National World terms and conditions apply.
If you are not lucky enough to win, you can book your tickets here at www.greatwhitefestival.com or follow-on social media @greatwhitefestival