Bolton Food and Drink Festival Kicks Off twentieth Anniversary Celebrations in Model – Bolton Council

With greater than 180 stalls spilling throughout the streets, the ambiance was electrical as meals lovers explored the whole lot from scorching BBQ to candy treats and delicacies from all over the world.

Crowds gathered early to benefit from the wide-ranging providing, which included smoked brisket and pulled pork, freshly baked pastel de natas, Greek souvlaki, artisan ice cream, and genuine Chinese dishes, to call however a number of.

Big names have been additionally entrance and centre on the primary day, with acclaimed TV chef Michael Caines taking to the outside dwell chef stage for a free dwell cookery demonstration.

The theatre-style demos proved a serious draw, providing inspiration and leisure for households, budding cooks, and seasoned foodies alike.

And with a packed programme of dwell leisure, performances and avenue theatre, the message on day one of many competition was clear: Bolton is born to carry out.

Michael Caines stated: “It’s an unimaginable occasion, and much more particular this 12 months as we have fun 20 years of food and drinks in Bolton.

“I encourage everyone to get down here to savour the smells and enjoy the flavours this bank holiday weekend.”

The competition, famend for mixing unimaginable meals with world-class expertise, additionally welcomed a number of the UK’s most adopted meals content material creators.

Craig Harker, the person behind TikTok channel, Dad Loves Food, stated:

“There are so many distributors right here – totally different flavours and cuisines – every one specialising within the dish they’re promoting.

“There’s meals right here that I’ve by no means seen at another meals festivals – there’s been a great deal of standout ones together with the brisket at The Texas BBQ Guys and the Hash Brown Shack.

“I’m here reviewing food today, but it is definitely an event that I’ll bring my family – I’d highly recommend it to anyone.”

Councillor Nick Peel, Leader of Bolton Council, stated:

“What an unimaginable begin to the twentieth anniversary of Bolton Food and Drink Festival.

“The power within the city centre has been improbable, with 1000’s of individuals sampling the superb meals and having fun with the leisure.

“We’ve even more big names and family activities still to come, so I’d encourage everyone to come down and be part of this brilliant weekend.”

The remainder of the Bank Holiday weekend guarantees much more culinary and cultural pleasure.

Tomorrow (Saturday 23) will see legendary chef Marco Pierre White make his debut competition look, whereas wine professional and TV persona Helen McGinn joins the line-up on Sunday.

Monday brings the return of competition favorite James Martin, again for his fifteenth 12 months.

Live music can also be set to be a serious spotlight, with chart-topping 90s pop group East 17 headlining on Sunday, and iconic 70s disco band Odyssey taking to the stage on Saturday.

Across two dwell music phases, audiences can anticipate a continuous soundtrack of good leisure all weekend.

Alongside the headline cooks and music stars, the family-friendly programme continues with free actions within the competition backyard, a packed schedule of dwell performances, and particular occasions from the Octagon Theatre – cementing Bolton’s fame as a vibrant hub of tradition and leisure.

If you’re hungry for extra VisitBolton or the Bolton Food and Drink Festival web site.