LOOE FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL 2026
The much-anticipated Looe Food and Drink Festival this Sunday the 14th June is the culinary event of Looe’s year, opening at 10am until 5pm.
Featuring the very best of South West produce, it’s a foodie’s perfect day out. Come along and browse the artisan stalls of food and beverages, watch live demonstrations from professional chefs and soak up the atmosphere whilst enjoying scenic Buller Quay.
This year there is an extensive programme of demonstrations, starting at 11am which will be hosted by Ed Hughes:
Ed Hughes, who will be hosting the demonstrations is a leading accredited Beer Sommelier, regularly featured on BBC1’s Saturday Kitchen and Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch.
Michelin Bib Gourmand holder Ben Palmer, The Great British Menu 2024 winner, as also seen on Masterchef and The Professionals.
Tom Lodge as seen on ITV’s The Heat.
Stephane Delourme, group Chef for Rick Stein Restaurants.
Jude Kereama of restaurants Kota & Kota Kai, with a wealth of experience, accolades and TV appearances.
James Strawbridge, television presenter of the Hungry sailors, author and food photographer.
Chris Eden, head chef of Watergate Bay.
Nikos Oikonomopoulos of YAMAS.
Charlie Walters of Narla, Fowey.
Guy Owen Executive Chef of the St Enodoc Hotel.
Fred Alsop, a local chef.
Paul Welburn, executive Chef of Fern Restaurant.
Andi Tuck, head chef at Harbour House.
Ayesha Kalaji, specialising in Modern Middle Eastern cuisine.
Which of the chefs’ demonstrations are you most excited to see?
Artisan traders who will be attending include:
Edwards’s Fudge Kitchen, Cornish Biltong, Cold n Rolled, Cornish Garlic Company, Sarahs Cake shop, Fish Smith, Martins Dairy, Mor foods, Cornish Gouda, Looe Valley Vinyard, Marbelle foods, Big Pan Parties, Cornish Chillis, home farm, Cornish sea salt, Looe Valley Vinyard, Crepe Cornwall, Cornish Chocolate, Unleashed Pizza, Simply the Zest, The Cornish Cheese Company, Smashems, Beetlejuice, Looe Arb, Cornish Tea, Biteme Street Food, Ripe Cider and Boddingtons.
If you missed enjoying the best of Cornish produce due to the cancellation of the Royal Cornwall Show last Saturday, you could find it in Looe instead!
