A FOOD festival is returning with a packed weekend of flavour, fun, and family entertainment.
Foodies Festival will return to Tatton Park from July 10 to 12 for its 21st birthday, promising live music, cooking demonstrations, kids’ activities, and more.
The event will include celebrity chefs, headline music acts, and a new dog-friendly zone.
The festival will feature a mix of entertainment, including a kid’s cookery school, drinks theatre, international cook school, fire stage, and the popular chilli challenge.
A shopping village, artisan market, feasting tent, and street food from around the world will also be on offer.
Guests can expect live music every evening, with Gareth Gates and BoyzLife - Bryan McFadden (Westlife) and Keith Duffy (Boyzone) - already confirmed to perform.
Visitors can look forward to a star-studded line-up of chefs and bakers.
Sophie Surgue, a MasterChef 2025 finalist, will also appear, alongside Tom Rhodes, MasterChef champion; Harry Maguire, MasterChef winner 2026; and Kevin Bonello from The Grand in York.
Other names include Jack Hawkins of Crewe Hotel, Richard Nuttall from Restaurant Next Door, and Hayley Tully from The Great British Bake Off: The Professionals.
Organisers said the event is for everyone.
They said: "Foodies Festival in Tatton Park offers a full weekend of interactive fun, including the Kids Cookery School – hands-on cooking sessions for young foodies; Drinks Theatre – tastings and masterclasses with industry experts; International Cook School; Fire Stage – flame-fired cooking from BBQ pros; Legendary Chilli Challenge – brave the heat in front of a cheering crowd; Shopping Village & Artisan Market – featuring local producers; Feasting Tent – street food from around the world."
New attractions for 2026 include a fast-paced Ready Steady Cook Off, meet-and-greet experiences with chefs and music stars, and an upgraded VIP area.
A Wellbeing Village and Calm Kitchen focused on food, fitness, and mental wellbeing will also debut this year.
The festival is dog-friendly and will introduce a dedicated Dog’s Zone, complete with treats, activities, and competitions.
Foodies Festival supports the national homelessness charity Crisis and works with local charities in Tatton Park to raise funds and engage with the community.
The event will also include a range of family-friendly entertainment, from scavenger hunts and games to interactive challenges.
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