REAL FOOD CHAMPION BACKS GRAVY WRESTLING
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The man behind the globally-popular Campaign for Real Gravy has given his seal of approval to September’s first World Gravy Wrestling Championship.
Brian Rey, owner of the Fenwick Arms in Lancaster, is providing the gravy in which a host of budding wrestlers and TV stars will compete for the coveted crown.
After championing the cause of local produce for over 30 years, Brian used an appearance on hit Channel 4 show Kitchen Nightmares to help spread his message, and has since been involved in projects to help inject enthusiasm back into the traditional Sunday lunch.
Since the programme was broadcast around the globe, the Fenwick Arms has been inundated with requests and messages of support from as far a field as Brazil, New Zealand and the USA.
Now Brian is backing the Pennine Lancashire Festival of Food and Culture to turn more people onto proper local food.
“We are lucky to have such high quality produce right on our doorstep,” said Brian. “In that respect, it is a shame that so many people don’t think twice about importing food from around the world.”
“I’m behind the festival all the way,” added Brian. “I’ve always dealt with real food, and always had real gravy on the menu. If this event encourages others to explore what Lancashire has to offer then it will be a very positive move.”
Check out the brilliant CAMPAIGN FOR REAL GRAVY website and shop at www.realgravy.co.uk
NEW ON THE FESTIVAL MARKETS
Festival Market stalls and exhibitors are now being confirmed. Details of all participants as they come in will be added to the Exhibitor pages on the main menu. Keep checking back to see which fantastic food and drink producers are coming by clicking here
BOOK A DATE IN YOUR DIARY FOR ANOTHER FANTASTIC
NORTH WEST FOOD FESTIVAL
Bolton Food and Drink Festival
5th-15th October 2007
Confirmed events for Bolton’s 2nd Food and Drink Festival include bakery and brewery tours, wine tasting, chocolate heaven sessions, food fables for children, ale trails, Spanish, Mexican and Bulgarian themed evenings, international food markets, German style Oktoberfest, the annual Bolton Beer Festival and the F Word winners’ dinner.
For more information, tel: 01204 334321 or visit www.visitbolton.com.
Howzat for Lancashire’s Michelin stars!
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PAUL HEATHCOTE AND NIGEL HOWARTH PUT ON A NEW SET OF WHITES FOR A COOKIN’ PENNINE LANCASHIRE CRICKET MATCH
Edgworth Cricket Club (Sunday 9th September)
Paul Heathcote is one of the region’s very finest and a beacon of excellence for Lancashire’s magnificent food and drink reputation. Following a twelve year stint training with Raymond Blanc at Le Manoir Aux Quat Saisons, Paul opened his Longridge Restaurant to great acclaim. He now flies the flag for Lancashire as top chef, proprietor of a successful chain of restaurants, food consultant, author and regular TV appearances including Great Food Live. And he’s pretty hot at the crease with bat and ball…. The Freddie Flintoff of the cookery world!
Nigel Howarth was born in Accrington, Lancashire and attended Accrington & Rossendale Catering College, before leaving to work five seasons, one in Gleneagles Scotland and four in Switzerland .
In March 1984 he began the challenging role of Head Chef at Northcote Manor and became joint Managing Director and 50% shareholder in 1989.
The already famous establishment was awarded Michelin Star in January 1996 and successfully retained this to present date, along with many other accolades and awards through his career.
Nigel is a chef of great skill and finesse who has earned a reputation for true terroir and gastronomic brilliance. He’s a great supporter of Lancashire’s produce and growers, and the Red Rose county, along with its culinary history are at the forefront of Nigel's menus.
You can catch Paul Heathcote, Nigel Howarth plus ex England and Lancashire Wicket Keeper Warren Hegg and a bevy of cricketing and cheffing friends at Edgworth Cricket Club on Sunday 9th September. The 20/20 format game starts at 11am and will be a part of the Pennine Lancashire Festival Edgworth day which includes the Festival Market, Gourmet Walks, Traditional Herb workshops and lots of food fun activities for the family throughout the day and evening. Admission for the day just £1.
For further information contact the Festival ticket and hotline on 01254 53277. email: visit@blackburn.gov.uk |
