Truro Food Festival chefs to bring Aussie-style barbecues and heartwarming Italian cooking

Jasmine Sharma and Ben Martin, whose restaurant Daaku in Falmouth is considered one of the best places to eat authentic Indian dishes in the South West will open the festivities at the Truro Food Festival in September
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Another string of big name chefs have been unveiled for Truro Food Festival. The organisers of five-day event have released the full programme and it includes chef demos, live music, and after-party events.

Amongst the big-name chefs sure to draw a crowd are Charlie Walters, Andrew Tuck, Charlotte Vincent, Paul Ainsworth, and Ben Tunnicliffe. The first wave was announced back in August.

The first chefs to make an appearance on Wednesday, September 25 will be Jasmine Sharma and Ben Martin, whose restaurant Daaku in Falmouth is considered one of the best places to eat authentic Indian dishes in the South West. Jude Kereama will bring the festival to a close on Sunday afternoon, demonstrating his Asian-Pacific influences and love for Cornish ingredients.

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In between, the region’s food heroes will take festivalgoers on a whistle-stop tour of Middle Eastern cuisine (Kate Attlee) and Aussie-style barbecues (Adam Kesakoff), heart-warming Italian cooking (Ugo Massabo) and patisserie (Athina Selina).

Liquid refreshment won’t be neglected on or off stage, with wine expert Elly Owen and mixologist Chris Jarrett, aka The Bearded Barman, putting in appearances and two Skinner’s Brewery Festival Bars to keep visitors hydrated.

Skinner’s Brewery are also hosting evening events a short walk away at The Tap Yard Bar in Newham, with live music, a chilli eating competition, and a silent disco all on the after-party agenda.

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For families there’s plenty of laid-back live music to enjoy at the festival itself, with everything from folk and indie to jazz and soul adding to the vibrant, community-centric atmosphere.

Organiser Stewart Girvan said: “Once you’ve danced your way through the Producer’s Village to stock up on local cooking supplies and foodie treats, head to Street Food Corner to refuel ahead of the journey home. We recommend travelling by train if you can, and we’re proud to be partnering with Great Western Railway for this event.” For more information about the Truro Food Festival click here.

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