Paul Ainsworth and Charlotte Vincent are the latest names to be confirmed for the Truro Food Festival, which takes place later this month.
They will be joining the likes of Jude Kereama, Charlie Waters, and Kate Attlee in the Chef’s Theatre – the centrepiece of the five-day food extravaganza which will take place between September 25-29.
Regular Saturday Kitchen viewers will be able to see Ainsworth in the flesh on Lemon Quay on Saturday 28, cooking up a storm, talking about his life as a chef in Cornwall, and signing copies of his new cookbook, For the Love of Food.
“I was buzzing to hear that Truro Food Festival was returning, and to be asked to take part alongside so many great chefs,” he said.
“I’ll be showcasing recipes from my new book, and I know many of the ingredients used on stage will be available in the Producer’s Village. Hopefully people will be inspired to stock up with local goodies and get cooking back at home!”
Meanwhile, Charlotte Vincent, who appeared on Great British Menu in 2022 and 2023 and who now works at Dartington Hall in Devon, will also be focusing on seasonal local produce in dishes which demonstrate her signature flair and attention to detail.
A host of other familiar faces will be appearing over the five days of culinary theatre, including Ugo Massabo of The Cornish Italian, Adam Kesakoff of The Aussie Smoker, and Ben Quinn of Canteen Cornwall.
Organiser Stewart Girvan said: “With the epic chef line-up, we wanted to showcase amazing culinary talent while keeping the output as diverse as possible and offering a genuine insight into different aspects of food and drink. With around 60 artisan producers there too, it’s the perfect opportunity to stock up on seasonal goodies as well as inspiration.”
The next generation of culinary talent will get their turn too, with Truro Nourish Hub offering school workshops, and both Truro and Penwith College and Truro School Cookery School showcasing the skills of their tutors and students.
