A host of celebrity chefs have been revealed among the line-up for the all-new Wirral Food and Drink Festival. The festival will be held at Birkenhead Park on the 7th and 8th of September.
The chefs joining nationally renowned Paul Askew, Chef Patron of The Art School Restaurant are Ellis Barrie and Tommy Heaney, with more to be announced shortly.
Bringing together an abundance of local producers and celebrity chefs from Wirral and beyond, the festival will create a two-day gastronomic experience for food and drink lovers in Birkenhead Park.
Set against the backdrop of one of Wirral’s most celebrated and beautiful Green Flag parks, the free event includes mouth-watering food and drink, exciting entertainment and a family zone which will offer interactive activities for all ages.
In addition to celebrity chef demos, visitors can expect to find food traders specialising in fresh produce from Wirral and Liverpool City Region alongside global street food.
As the Festival completes its first day, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra will take centre stage for their only outdoor performance as a full orchestra in 2019, with a very special evening of popular classics, show tunes and exciting film standards.
After the close of the Festival, iconic Merseyside bands Lightning Seeds, The Christians and China Crisis will take over Birkenhead Park for one night only, with a not-to-be-missed musical extravaganza sure to wow fans.
VIP and corporate hospitality packages are available for Saturday and Sunday evening, featuring culinary delights from Chef Paul Askew, drinks and concert tickets. For more information on these all-inclusive events and to book tickets, please email cultureteam@wirral.gov.uk.
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