ABERGAVENNY FOOD FESTIVAL 2007

SATURDAY EVENTS BY VENUE

Please refer to 'Diary-at-a-Glance' for the full programme...

Angel Hotel, Ballroom - Saturday 15 September

11.00am
Modern Mezze – Masterclass with Annissa Helou
 *** SOLD OUT ***   more information
Sponsored by The Stonemill at Rockfield (www.thestonemill.co.uk)

1.00pm
Cooking with Colour - Masterclass with Allegra McEvedy
Tickets: £8.00   more information
Sponsored by J Straker Chadwick & Sons (www.strakerchadwick.co.uk)

3.00pm
Some Like it Hot – Masterclass with Tom Parker Bowles
 *** SOLD OUT ***   more information
Sponsored by The Angel Hotel (www.angelhotelabergavenny.com)

5.00pm
Grandmother’s Footsteps – Masterclass with Angela Hartnett
*** SOLD OUT ***   more information
Sponsored by Allt yr Ynys   (www.allthotel.co.uk)

Angel Hotel, Wedgewood Room- Saturday 15 September

11.00am
Wild Food – Yun Hider
Tickets: £6.00   more information
Sponsored by The Crown at Whitebrook (www.crownatwhitebrook.co.uk)

12.30pm
A Tale of 12 Kitchens – An Illustrated Talk with Jake Tilson
Tickets: £5.00   more information
Sponsored by The Art Shop (www.artshopandgallery.co.uk)

2.00pm
Mekong Journey – Ian Walker
Tickets: £5.00   more information
Sponsored by St Mary’s Priory Church (www.stmarys-priory.org)

3.30pm
Medieval and Modern - Kate Colquhoun and Anissa Helou
Tickets: £5.00   more information
Sponsored by Pentre Court (www.pentrecourt.com)

5.00pm
The Perfect Margarita – with Richard Ehrlich
   *** SOLD OUT ***   more information
Sponsored by The Angel Hotel (www.angelhotelabergavenny.com

The Borough Theatre- Saturday 15 September

12.30pm
Entrepreneurs & Artisans – Rufus Carter, William Chase and Mitch Tonks, with Matthew Fort
Tickets: £5.00   more information
Sponsored by The Bell at Skenfrith (www.skenfrith.co.uk)

2.00pm
Who Killed Healthy eating? – Joanna Blythman and James Fergusson
Tickets: £5.00   more information
Sponsored by The Olive Press

3.30pm
Simon Hopkinson in conversation with Franco Taruschio OBE
Tickets: £7.00   more information
Sponsored by The Hill Education & Conference Centre (www.conferencecentrewales.co.uk)

5.00pm
George Alagiah – Fairtrade Talk
Tickets: £8.00   more information
Sponsored by The Angel Hotel (www.angelhotelabergavenny.com)

Trinity Hall -Saturday 15 September

11.00am
What’s Ripe? - Tutored Tasting with Debbie Hearn
Tickets: £6.00   more information
Sponsored by Trinity Church, Abergavenny

1.00pm
Tuscan Superfoods - Tutored Tasting with Giancarlo & Katie Caldesi
*** SOLD OUT ***   more information
Sponsored by Glangrwyney Court (www.glancourt.co.uk)

3.00pm
All About Spice – Tutored Tasting with James Oseland
Tickets: £7.00   more information
Sponsored by Abergavenny Town Council

5.00pm
The Potato Challenge – Ian Prior and Andy Trimm with Charlie Hicks
Tickets: £5.00   more information
Sponsored by Trinity Church

The Cheese & Wine Show- Saturday 15 September

11.00am
Indigenous Italian Grape Varieties - a tasting of wines from Zonin hosted by Massimo Rotoloni
*** SOLD OUT ***   more information
Sponsored by H Shackleton (www.hshackleton.co.uk)

1.00pm
Moet Hennessy Whisky Masterclass -
Hosted by Eddie Ludlow - MHUK Whisky Ambassador for the UK
Tickets: £7.00   more information
Sponsored by Llansantffraed Court Hotel (www.llch.co.uk)

3.00pm
Craft Beers - Hosted by Pete Brown, member of the British Guild of Beer Writers
Tickets: £7.00   more information
Sponsored by Dorrell Oliver (www.dorrells.co.uk)

Smiths Kitchens Stage, Market Hall- Saturday 15 September

11.00am   FREE with General Entry Ticket
Farm to Fork – Demo by Iain Sampson and Sean Willis
Iain Sampson Head Chef at The Newbridge, near Usk and Sean Willis of Croesllan Catering Butchers, Cwmbran with their popular demonstration of how they take locally-produced meat
from farm to fork.

12.00 noon   FREE with General Entry Ticket
Dishes from La Brasseria, Abergavenny – Demo by Cyril Royer
Head Chef Cyril Royer and his team are passionate about using the best organic, local, and fresh produce. They demonstrate some of the dishes which are winning this new restaurant a strong following.

1.00pm   FREE with General Entry Ticket
Demo by James Sommerin – The Crown at Whitebrook
Head Chef James Sommerin returns to the Festival having brought The Crown at Whitebrook the ultimate accolade, a Michelin Star. Theirs was the only star awarded in Wales in 2007, and they now become one of only two Michelin Star restaurants in Wales.

2.00pm   FREE with General Entry Ticket
Demo by Stephan Trinci – Gliffaes Country House Hotel
The Gliffaes, a Slow Food member, is set in the Brecon Beacons National Park with 2.5 miles of fishing on the Usk. Head Chef, Stephan Trinci specialises in good, local ingredients, simply cooked and well presented.

3.00pm   FREE with General Entry Ticket
Demo by Gary Nugent - The Crown at Pantygelli, Abergavenny
Locally sourced ingredients skilfully prepared, local real ales, quality wines, and good service in a relaxed atmosphere make The Crown a positive addition to Abergavenny’s reputation for food and drink.

4.00pm   FREE with General Entry Ticket
Demo with Ivor de Lloyd
Ivor de Lloyd had been a chef for 15 years in his native Trinidad before taking up head chef positions in France and Wales.

Walks & Forays- Saturday 15 September

Walks & Forays depart from the Tourist Information Centre Car Park

9.45am for 10.00am to 12.15pm
Mushroom Foray – Sheila Spence
*** SOLD OUT ***   more information

9.45am for 10.00am to 1.00pm
Border Country Farming
Leader: Clive Williams, Brecon Beacons National Park
Tickets: £10.00 (including transport by minibus)    more information
Sponsored by Abbey Veterinary Centre

9.50am for 10.00am to 12.00 noon
Granny’s Store Cupboard on the Castle Meadows
Leader: Fiona Ford, Monmouthshire Countryside Service
Tickets: £3.00 adult; £1.50 child    more information
Sponsored by Monmouthshire County Council, Bryn y Cwm area (www.monmouthshire.gov.uk)

1.45pm for 2.00pm to 4.15pm
Mushroom Foray – Sheila Spence
*** SOLD OUT ***   more information

1.45pm for 2.00pm to 5.00pm
Organic Food from the Hills
Leader: Clive Williams, Brecon Beacons National Park
Tickets: £9.50 (including transport by minibus)    more information
Sponsored by Abbey Veterinary Centre

Childrens' Events- Saturday 15 September

See our Childrens' Events page for full details of what's happening for younger visitors on Festival Saturday.

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The Castle - Saturday 15 September (evening)

7.30pm to 11.00pm - Abergavenny Castle Grounds
The Castle By Night

Experience the enchanted atmosphere of The Castle at Night for an evening of mellow music and fabulous food. Domino Recording Co. presents James Yorkston and The Athletes, and Eugene McGuiness – plus Domino DJs.
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Associate Events- Saturday 15 September

Associate Event
10.30am to11.00am/11.30am - Abergavenny Library, Baker Street
Children’s Workshop
Local author Daniel Morden will read his story So Hungry. This will be followed by a craft session with library staff (11.00 – 11.30am). Suitable for children aged 4-9.

Associate Event
11.00am to 12.00 noon - The Art Shop, Cross Street
Kitchen Antics and Appliances - A Menu of Conversations
Tickets: £5.00

Come and take part in a menu of conversations with friends or strangers, about ideas and notions of home around our tea table. Murmur in the entrée, converse in the main course, savour the pudding and digest with the coffee or tea. Tea and home baked cake supplied. To purchase tickets call the Art Shop on 01873 852690.

Associate Event
3.00 to 4.00pm - The Art Shop, Cross Street
Kitchen Antics and Appliances - Instructions for Living, Labelling for Life
Tickets £5.00

The artists have been investigating questions and instructions that surround us in the home and have come up with their own brand of labelling and instructions for life. If you would like to be labelled, or have a fear of labelling, or would like to change your label or if you are nearing your sell by date, or have lost the instructions, this may be the event for you. To purchase tickets call The Art Shop on 01873 852690.

Associate Event
7.00pm to 10.30pm - Mulberry House, Pen-y-Pound
Welsh Supper Night
Tickets: £17.00

A home-made, locally sourced three-course feast, accompanied by a Welsh harpist, locally sourced wine and produce. Book early to avoid disappointment. Bar applied for. 7.00pm Celtic Kier Royale Reception. 8.00pm dinner. 11.00pm Close. To book call Mulberry House: 01873 855959.

Associate Event
7.30pm – The Hill Education & Conference Centre
Gala French Wine Evening
Tickets: £35.00

Repeated due to popular demand, The Hill's Gala Wine Evening, with a selection of the best French wines and a menu of Welsh Lamb (vegetarian option available), led by local wine consultant Peter Ayling.  Includes: a four-course meal featuring the finest Welsh produce; sample of French wines served with each course; plus entertainment by pianist Zak Lloyd.

Accommodation also available: double room: £60.00/single; £40.00 per person.

For more information please contact 01495 333777. (www.thehillabergavenny.co.uk)

Associate Event
8.30pm - The Borough Theatre, Cross Street

Jaleo

Tickets: £13.00 (concessions £11.00)

Jaleo return to the Borough Theatre with a compelling new insight into their flamboyant and magical flamenco world of Andalusian dance, song and guitar. Fusing the essential elements of flamenco with their own inimitable and charismatic brand of Spanish passion and emotion, Jaleo unleash the raw energy and sensuous rhythms inherent within flamenco.

A potent cocktail of explosive footwork, haunting singing, virtuoso guitar playing and percussive handclapping from southern Spain with some of flamenco’s finest award-winning artists.

Town & Around - Saturday 15 September

See our Town & Around page for full details of what's happening around Abergavenny on Festival Saturday.

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