Blue Diamond hosts its first food festival at Bridgemere Show Gardens
Our first ever food festival was hailed a huge success after attracting more than 1,200 visitors to the stunning Bridgemere Show Gardens in Nantwich on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June.
The event served up a fantastic line-up of celebrity chefs, live demos, street food, artisan produce, live music and entertainment.
Some of the highlights included Rustie Lee who brought a taste of the Caribbean to Cheshire with her vibrant dishes and spicy cocktails. Diddly Squat Farm showcased some of their most sought-after produce and there were sizzling BBQ masterclasses from Pit Boss and Weber.
Sunday Brunch’s Simon Rimmer prepared one his best-loved Mediterranean dishes and Great British Bake-Off winner Candice Brown shared her passion for baking with two summer recipes which the audiences got to sample.
Food vendors included Go Get Stuffed who serve award-winning naanwiches and loaded fries, Press and Melt’s gourmet cheese toasties and authentic charcoal grilled Bratwurst and Currywurst from BieleBrat.
Stalls included Tracklements condiments, Bowes Daily Produce cheeses and Tenuta Marmorelle’s pasta. Drinks producers included Three Bees Gin, Southwestern Distillery and Hawkstone beers and ciders.
Face painting for children, street performers and live music added to the vibrant atmosphere.
Blue Diamond’s Group Events Manager Rebecca Gurnett says: “Our first ever food festival was everything we hoped for and more! The beautiful backdrop of Bridgemere Show Gardens provided the perfect setting for a weekend of fabulous food, entertainment and family fun.
“It was wonderful to see so many people coming out with their families and friends and really enjoying everything our festival had to offer. It’s the first of many events we’ve got in store this year!”
Visitors were also given full access to explore the award-winning Bridgemere Show Gardens which are in full bloom right now. The six-acre garden is home to 16 individual and distinctive gardens, including eight RHS Gold and Silver medal-winning show gardens.
