Monmouthshire Food Festival facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Monmouthshire Food Festival |
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| Location(s) | Caldicot Castle |
| Founded | 2015 (ended in 2018) |
The Monmouthshire Food Festival was a fun yearly event. It celebrated all kinds of food and drink. It took place at Caldicot Castle in Monmouthshire, Wales.
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When Did the Festival Happen?
The festival started in 2015. It happened twice a year. Once in May and again in October. You needed to buy a ticket to get in. The festival stopped running in 2018.
What Could You Do at the Festival?
The festival had three main parts. There was a special theatre, a big market, and a fun area just for kids.
The Look and Learn Theatre
This theatre was a great place to learn. You could watch experts show how to cook. They also offered food tasting sessions. You could learn all about different foods and drinks.
Visitors could meet local food makers. They also watched chefs prepare tasty dishes. Famous chefs like Chris Harrod from The Whitebrook shared their skills. Colin Carter, a top chef from Piercefield, also cooked there.
The Producers Market
The market had over 50 stalls. It was a place where local Welsh producers sold their food. You could find many unique and delicious items.
The Children's Area
This area was just for kids. Children could join cooking classes. They also learned about healthy eating. It was a fun way to learn about food.
Helping Guide Dogs
The festival worked with the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. This group helps people who are blind or partially sighted. Visitors learned about guide dogs and their important work.
Some cooking shows used special tools. These tools help blind people prepare meals. It showed everyone how they can cook safely.
See also
- Cuisine of Wales
