THE SOUTH WALES Argus is delighted to announced that we are media partners of this year's Abergavenny Food Festival.
And we are today able to give a teaser of what is due to be on the menu this year.
September 16, 17 and 18 will see the very best producers and chefs across the world land in Abergavenny, in a weekend set to be an international affair.
Top of the bill and serving up some celebrity flavour is MasterChef: The Professionals presenter, Monica Galetti.
Opening the festival in the Borough Theatre on Friday 16, the former Le Gavroche senior sous-chef will talk exclusively about her new book ‘The Skills.’
Not released until October 2016, this will be an exclusive chance for fans to get a first look.
Monica said: “This will be the first opportunity for people to get their hands on my book before its release on October 6, which is very exciting. It's been several years in the making and a real labour of love, so I'm looking forward to sharing some of the techniques and recipes with the audience.”
Joining the headliners is one of the Basque Country’s greatest chef exports, the critically acclaimed and award winning, Jose Pizarro, pictured below.
Jose will be sharing his culinary secrets for perfecting Spanish cuisine with recipes from his most recent book, Basque.
Adding to the international mix is festival favourite and award winning Cafe Spice Namaste restaurant owner and chef, Cyrus Todiwala who returns to the festival for the fourteenth year to talk about his new book ‘Mr. Todiwala’s Spice Box.’
Cyrus said: “Abergavenny Food Festival has drawn in year after year. Pervin and I love it, our team and friends love it, and we love everything about it. What we love most is the people; our loyal and new customers. It’s a high point of our annual calendar and we can’t wait to see what surprises this year has in store.”
Also returning for her tenth year is chef and food writer, Jane Baxter promoting the new Leon: Happy Salads book.
Jane said: “I’ve been attending the festival for about 10 years. It’s the best food festival in the world for lots of reasons – the location, the different venues and range of events… For me, it’s a chance to meet up with old friends and make new ones. I am so pleased to be back to promote the Leon Happy Salads book.”
Alongside the impressive headliners, the festival promises to bring lots of exciting new developments to accompany old favourites for 2016. The full line-up will be announced in July but tickets to the headline events and weekend wristbands are available now.
For more information and to get your tickets, visit abergavennyfoodfestival.com
Over the next few weeks the Argus will bring you all the up to date information about the festival, interviews with some of the top chefs and competitions galore.
Advanced wristband tickets for the main markets start at £7 per person.
Under 16s accompanied by a paying adult get in for free (wristbands only).
Tickets to see headline acts and special events are an additional cost.
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