The Gentleman Magazine Issue 14 | April 2019 | Page 47

The Big Feastival will also host an incredible line up of Britain’s
most respected chefs. Raymond Blanc OBE will be showcasing
the bold and innovative cooking, which has seen him retain
his two Michelin stars for an astounding 34 years. Although
entirely self-taught himself, Raymond has championed and
nurtured some of the country’s most respected chefs in his
kitchens at Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons. Some
33 of these protégés have gone on to win Michelin stars for
themselves. National treasure Prue Leith CBE will be sharing
the culinary wisdom that has seen the restaurateur and caterer
become one of the UK’s most renowned food personalities.
Also taking to the NEFF Big Kitchen stage will be Gennaro
Contaldo with his signature Italian dishes; Daniel Clifford,
from the two Michelin-starred restaurant, Midsummer House,
and James Lowe, who will be showcasing the credentials that
earned him a Michelin star within 18 months of opening Lyle’s
in London. Tom Brown, protégé of Nathan Outlaw and the
chef behind the incredible Cornerstone in Hackney, also joins
the line-up, along with award winning Peruvian restaurateur
Martin Morales and broadcaster and chef Andi Oliver.
Supermodel-turned-Publican Jodie Kidd, winner of The Great
British Bake-Off Candice Brown and grill legend DJ BBQ will
also be cooking up a storm.
There really is something for everyone - plenty to keep the entire
family smiling. See you on August Bank Holiday weekend…"
Dedicated to festival fun for the whole family, The Big Feastival
will ensure kids are entertained from start to finish. Little
festival-goers can enjoy live entertainment from children’s
TV megastar Justin Fletcher, Paw Patrol’s Chase & Marshall
and Peppa Pig and George over the three-day extravaganza.
Children of all ages can try out Tree Climbing, visit Adam
Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park, take part in workshops with the
Royal Shakespeare Company, join the Royal Albert Hall band,
partake in the Village Green Games or take a spin around the
Vintage Fun Fair, amongst much more.
For full information on the music, food and family programmes
and to purchase tickets, visit: www.thebigfeastival.com
Host Alex James said: “This is our eighth year and our best line
up to date. Feastival continues to expand, evolve and get better
every summer and we’ve got more new tricks, surprises and
festival firsts up our sleeves for this August.
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