Celebrity Chef: Galton Blackiston  - FREE

On Sunday we are delighted to welcome back for a second year, one of the region’s top chefs, Galton Blackiston chef-patron of the Michelin starred Morston Hall on the North Norfolk coast. Galton is a regular on the BBCs Saturday Kitchen and has appeared on many other TV food shows including Market Kitchen and Great British Menu. He has held a Michelin star for 14 years and enjoys promoting seasonal and local produce.

Watch Galton Blackiston at the Aga Rangemaster Theatre Kitchen on Sunday 28th August. Click here to get the recipes for the dishes Galton will be cooking.

You can also watch Celebrity Chef, James Tanner at the Theatre Kitchen on Monday 29th August.

Celebrity Chef: James Tanner  - FREE

TV chef and restaurateur James Tanner will take to the stage on Bank Holiday Monday. When James Tanner became the latest recruit to the ever-popular TV series Ready Steady Cook, the show drew in close to 3million viewers per episode. Since then he has appeared on numerous daytime programmes including Saturday Kitchen, his own series, The Tanner Brothers and he is currently resident chef on Lorraine. James has also created a range of cooking equipment for Matalan and opened up three award-winning restaurants of his own, alongside his brother

Click here to get the recipes for the dishes James will be cooking at the Aga Rangemaster Theatre Kitchen on Monday 29th August.

You can also watch Celebrity Chef, Galton Blackiston at the Theatre Kitchen on Sunday 28th August.

Palmers Coffee Shop Cookery Demonstration  - FREE

Chefs and experts from some of the best and most popular food and drink establishments in Bury St Edmunds will take to the stage at the theatre kitchen on both days in between the demonstrations from the celebrity chefs.

The event will kick off on Sunday with a regular feature on the demonstration kitchen from Palmers Coffee Shop.

Casa Del Mar Cookery Demonstration  - FREE

Chefs and experts from some of the best and most popular food and drink establishments in Bury St Edmunds will take to the stage at the theatre kitchen on both days in between the demonstrations from the celebrity chefs.

On Sunday 28th August, Maria Broadbent from Casa Del Mar will be bringing international flavour with Mediterranean-inspired dishes to the Aga Rangemaster Theatre Kitchen.

Maison Bleue Cookery Demonstration  - FREE

Chefs and experts from some of the best and most popular food and drink establishments in Bury St Edmunds will take to the stage at the theatre kitchen on both days in between the demonstrations from the celebrity chefs.

On Sunday 28th August, one of UK’s Top 10 Fine Dining Restaurants, Maison Bleue will be cooking up a storm at the Aga Rangemaster Theatre Kitchen.

The Snug Cookery Demonstration  - FREE

Chefs and experts from some of the best and most popular food and drink establishments in Bury St Edmunds will take to the stage at the theatre kitchen on both days in between the demonstrations from the celebrity chefs.

On Sunday 28th August, catch The Snug Bar cooking up some treats at the Aga Rangemaster Theatre Kitchen.

Malcolm Harradine Cookery Demonstration  - FREE

Chefs and experts from some of the best and most popular food and drink establishments in Bury St Edmunds will take to the stage at the theatre kitchen on both days in between the demonstrations from the celebrity chefs.

Working in partnership with Palmers Homestores, Malcom Harradine will take to the stage on Monday 29th August at the Aga Rangemaster Theatre Kitchen.

The Northgate Cookery Demonstration  - FREE

Chefs and experts from some of the best and most popular food and drink establishments in Bury St Edmunds will take to the stage at the theatre kitchen on both days in between the demonstrations from the celebrity chefs.

On Monday 29th August, chefs from the new boutique hotel and restaurant, The Northgate will be bringing some traditional flavours to the Aga Rangemaster Theatre Kitchen.

Giggling Squid Cookery Demonstration  - FREE

Chefs and experts from some of the best and most popular food and drink establishments in Bury St Edmunds will take to the stage at the theatre kitchen on both days in between the demonstrations from the celebrity chefs.

On Monday 29th August, Chefs from Giggling Squid will infuse the Aga Rangemaster Theatre Kitchen.

Ben’s Restaurant Cookery Demonstration  - FREE

Chefs and experts from some of the best and most popular food and drink establishments in Bury St Edmunds will take to the stage at the theatre kitchen on both days in between the demonstrations from the celebrity chefs.

On Monday 29th August, Ben Hutton from Ben’ s Restaurant will be showing why the use of local produce is so important to his business at the Aga Rangemaster Theatre Kitchen.

Food and Drink Stalls  - FREE

The Buttermarket and Cornhill will host an extensive selection of food and drink stalls from local businesses and producers. 

Farmers Market  - FREE

Make your way to Angel Hill to find around 30 local producers offering goodies from within around 30 miles of Bury St Edmunds.

There will be all sorts of sweet and savoury products from ice-creams to flavour-infused oils and dressings.

These traders are brought to this event by the award winning Suffolk Market Events.

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party  - £

Join St Edmundsbury Cathedral at the Grounds for a classic topsy turvy, weird and wonderful day at a fantastic Mad Hatter’s Tea Party! 

Enjoy Alice in Wonderland themed family drop–in activities. Children can make their own Mad Hatter’s hat or perhaps a cheeky grinning Cheshire Cat mask with their fantastic artist. 

Food and drink will be on offer from the Pilgrims’ Kitchen cafe and outside BBQ to purchase on the day for a feast of silliness and fun!

There is a small cost for this event.

Rio comes to Langton Place  - FREE

Visit Langton Place for some Rio carnival atmosphere, food, drink and dancing. There will be drumming and mask making workshops throughout the day, so the kids can have a good time whilst you enjoy a cocktail!

Icing on the Cake!  - FREE

Budding chefs of the future will find an opportunity to try out their creative skills at the Food and Drink Festival with children’s workshops in cake-decorating.

The Beach  - FREE

Once again the Ourburystedmunds beach will be back in town. Make sure you pop along to Charter Square to enjoy the gorgeous sun and golden sand. Who needs the Algarve when you have Bury St Edmunds!

Make the most of your beach experience by treating yourself to a stick of Bury St Edmunds rock or an ice-cream too!

Punch & Judy Show  - FREE

Don’t miss the classic Punch & Judy show at the Ourburystedmunds beach in the arc Shopping centre. It will keep the little one’s laughing for the whole day!

Fairground Rides  - FREE

Make sure you head to the arc Shopping Centre to make the most of the helter skelter and children’s roundabouts. 

Mini-Farm  - FREE

The ever popular mini-farm is back featuring pygmy goats, miniature pigs, an alpaca, a miniature horse, and lots more, which will all be found in its usual position at the top of Abbeygate Street.

Face Painting  - FREE

Children will be delighted to find a face-painter as well as a Henna Tattooist in the Cornhill Walk. They will be available between 10:30am and 3:30pm.

Henna Tattooist  - FREE

Children will be delighted to find a Henna Tattooist as well as a face-painter in the Cornhill Walk. They will be available between 10:30am and 3:30pm.

Street Entertainment  - FREE

Throughout the Festival there will be a balloon modeller, stilt walker and magician to keep the little one’s amused. 

They will be across the town so make sure you keep your eye out for them!

Picnic Area  - FREE

Find picnic benches and tables waiting for you to sit down and enjoy some of the festivals finest foods in our family-friendly picnic area.