Celebrity Chef: Paul Rankin

On Bank Holiday Monday Paul Rankin, best known as one of the longest standing and most successful chefs on ‘Ready Steady Cook’ will take to the stage in the Stoves Cookery Theatre. As well as his numerous TV appearances Paul is also a successful cookery author, with ‘New Irish Cookery’ and ‘Gourmet Ireland’ among his work. Paul’s fans will also know that he has also developed his own range of traditional Irish breads and an Irish sausage range.

Find out what Paul will be cooking by downloading his recipes:

• Peppered duck breast with spinach, mushrooms and cream
• Moroccan spiced lamb kebabs with a saffron aoili
• Lemon-scented mascarpone mousse with roasted apricots
• Grilled potatoes and peppers
• Grilled fillet of beef with salsa verde
• Fish soup with chilli and coriander
• Exotic fruits in spice syrup
• Crispy fried goats cheese salad
• Cocotte Potatoes with garlic
• Apple tart tatin

Watch Paul at The Stoves Cookery Theatre on Monday 28th August.

You can also watch Celebrity Chef, Jack Stein at the Theatre Kitchen on Sunday 27th August.

Celebrity Chef: Jack Stein

On Sunday we are delighted to welcome Jack Stein to The Stoves Cookey Theatre.

Jack is the middle son of Rick Stein and started working as a kitchen porter as a youngster during the school holidays then moving to front of house at the age of 16. He worked as a chef in his father’s restaurants before gaining further experience overseas and is now Executive Chef of the Stein restaurants, pub and cookery school.

Find out what Jack will be cooking by downloading his recipes:

• Pan-fried mackerel fillets, hot pickled slaw and fried capers
• Ragout of sauteed turbot with serrano ham, spring vegetables and pea shoots
• Razor clams in borage butter, pickled shallots and pine nuts

Watch Jack at The Stoves Cookery Theatre on Sunday 27th August.

You can also watch Celebrity Chef, Paul Rankin at the Theatre Kitchen on Monday 28th August.

Eat Out Eat Well Awards

The Commercial Environmental Health Team of West Suffolk Councils will be presenting Eat Out Eat Well Awards to some local businesses.

Bourgee Cookery Demonstration  - £

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 28th August brand new Bury St Edmunds restaurant, Bourgee will be at The Stoves Cookery Theatre.

The Angel Hotel Cookery Demonstration

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 28th August, Head Chef James Carn from The Angel Hotel will be showcasing how to cook up a number of his award-winning dishes at The Stoves Cookery Theatre.

We recently spoke to James Carn about why he loves cooking and some of his favourite food…

What is the best part of being a chef?
There are so many things I love about being a chef, and I have always wanted to do something with food my whole life. It’s the creative side that keeps me driven, searching for the best produce, learning new techniques, discovering new tastes and flavours as well as using classical methods. There isn’t anything I would rather do!

What was your favourite meal as a child?
My favourite childhood meal is sausage and mash and it is still up there for me. You can’t beat it!

Apart from where you work, where is your favourite place to eat in Bury St Edmunds?
My favourite place to eat in Bury St Edmunds is Pea Porridge. It’s a fantastic restaurant with great food service and atmosphere.

Is there any item of food you refuse to eat?
There are not many things I wouldn’t eat, but I really detest over processed food. Chicken nuggets for example and other things like that. Oh, and I hate baked beans!

If you could sit down with one person from the culinary world to have a chat about food and drink, who would it be and why?
If I could sit down with any chef it would have to be Marco Pierre White. A lot of chefs would probably feel the same, the man is a legend of the industry and some of the best chefs in the world worked under him at his peak.

Wagamama Cookery Demonstration

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 28th August, Wagamama will be on stage at The Stoves Cookery Theatre showcasing their authentic dishes.

Food and Drink Stalls

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

Farmers Market

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.

Icing on the Cake!

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.

Casa Del Mar Cookery Demonstration

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 27th August, Maria Broadbent from Casa Del Mar will be bringing international flavour with Mediterranean-inspired dishes to The Stoves Cookery Theatre.

1921 Cookery Demonstration

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 27th August, Zack Deakins from 1921 will be showcasing some of his classic dishes at The Stoves Cookery Theatre.

The Beach

Once again the Our Bury St Edmunds 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

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

Mini-Farm

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.

Street Entertainment

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

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.

Fairground Rides

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

Ben’s Restaurant Cookery Demonstration

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 27th August Head Chef, Jim Sloman from Ben’ s Restaurant will be showing why the use of local produce is so important to the restaurant at The Stoves Cookery Theatre.

What is the best part of being a chef?
I love being able to use my creativity and imagination on a daily basis. It’s also great to always be learning new techniques and methods, and being inspired by others.

What was your favourite meal as a child?
It has to be roast beef!

Apart from where you work, where is your favourite place to eat in Bury St Edmunds?
My favourite place is Pea Porridge.

Is there any item of food you refuse to eat?
Fish eyes!

If you could sit down with one person from the culinary world to have a chat about food and drink, who would it be and why?
I would pick Heston Blumenthal as I’d love to get an insight into his world of science and food.

Food and Drink Stalls

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

Farmers Market

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.

Icing on the Cake!

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

Once again the Our Bury St Edmunds 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

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

Mini-Farm

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.

Street Entertainment

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

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.

Fairground Rides

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