Opening Night Party
Come and celebrate the start of this year's Dartmouth Food Festival at the Opening Night Party in the historic Market […]
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Three days of extraordinary food, world-class chefs, and unforgettable tastings from Devon's coast and countryside.
23 — 25 October 2026
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Artisan Market Square Dartmouth, United Kingdom
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Children’s Trail
All Over town Dartmouth, United KingdomAll Weekend! Find the 'festival forks' details at the info points. Have fun exploring the beautiful streets of Dartmouth as […]
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Chefs Demo: Nick Evans
Chef Demo Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth, United KingdomNick is a festival favourite: a fantastic presenter with a wealth of knowledge who always has a great story or […]
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Foraged Fusion Food
Workshop Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth, United KingdomMake Vietnamese Summer Rolls incorporating some locally foraged ingredients, with Nuoc Cham Dipping Sauce. Take away to eat later. Gluten-free […]
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Fire and Food Quarter
Fire and Food Quarter, South Embankment Dartmouth, United KingdomIntroducing Le Creuset Fire & Food Quarter at Dartmouth Food Festival Something new is cooking at Dartmouth Food Festival. BBQ […]
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Rigsby’s Seasonal Foods CIC with Dr James Marsh
Food Matters Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth, United KingdomRigsby's Seasonal Foods CIC make the widest range of commercially available foraged, homegrown and surplus food and drink products in […]
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Understanding Wines in Crisis with Rebecca Mitchell
Dartmouth Yacht Club Dartmouth, United KingdomJoin local wine expert Rebecca Mitchell to explore the challenges facing vine-growers and winemakers worldwide. In an ever-changing global environment, […]
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Chefs Demo: Kirk Gosden
Chef Demo Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth, United KingdomChef Director at Rockfish, Kirk has a wealth of experience from a career that has taken him all around the […]
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Chefs Demo: Nathan Outlaw plus Susy Atkins wine
Chef Demo Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth, United KingdomWe are thrilled to have Nathan on stage with us this year. The Michelin-starred chef will be talking about his […]
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Savoury Cream Tea
Workshop Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth, United KingdomMake savoury Wild garlic salt & cheese scones, quick seasonal chutney and cultured cream cheese Please note: No dogs.
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Cider Tasting with Barny Butterfield of Sandford Orchards
Dartmouth Yacht Club Dartmouth, United KingdomExperience an exclusive cider masterclass with Barny Butterfield, founder of Sandford Orchards, as he takes you on a journey through […]
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Sharpham Dairy with Greg Parsons
Browns Hotel Dartmouth, United KingdomCheese & chat from Sharpham Dairy featuring something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue!
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Chefs Demo: Josh Tilt and Stephane Delourme
Chef Demo Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth, United KingdomOne of those great festival pairings. Josh, Executive Chef at Holland Group, and Stephane, former Head Chef of The Seafood […]
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So You Think You Don’t Like Chardonnay with Fiona Beckett
Dartmouth Yacht Club Dartmouth, United KingdomIf you’re someone who thinks they don’t like Chardonnay - or was put off several years ago and hasn’t tried […]
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Glimpse into Asian Street Food
Workshop Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth, United KingdomMake authentic Indian Paratha & Coconut Chutney. Take away to eat later. Vegetarian Please note: No dogs.
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Chefs Demo: Henry Harris – Bouchon Racine plus Susy Atkins wine
Chef Demo Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth, United KingdomWe are truly honoured to have Henry with us at the Festival. Bouchon Racine has just been voted Best UK […]
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Pre-mixed Cocktail Sampling
The Sail Loft Dartmouth, United KingdomTim Ball, Bar Bouy - a fun session, tasting a range of premixed cocktails and learning the secrets of a […]
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South Devon Chilli Farm, a fiery tasting experince with Amrit Modhoo
Browns Hotel Dartmouth, United KingdomFeaturing a spicy vodka margarita using our bespoke chilli vodka and sausages topped with our rich and flavour-packed chilli jam. […]
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Chefs Demo: Luca Berardino – Andria and Ben Tonks
Chef Demo Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth, United KingdomWe welcome our star Dartmouth chefs to the Festival stage. Luca and Ben are great friends, so there will be […]
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The Lighthouse Keepers Lunch but at teatime!
Flavel Church Dartmouth, United KingdomTitle: The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch Come along and listen to a reading of this much-loved children's story. Mrs Grinling sends […]
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Off the Beaten Track France with Dan Farrell-Wright
Dartmouth Yacht Club Dartmouth, United KingdomFrance's best-known wine regions need little introduction, but beyond them lies a very different wine map. Join Dan Farrell-Wright, owner […]
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Chefs Demo: Luke Holder – Lime Wood
Chef Demo Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth, United KingdomThe wonderful Luke Holder, of Lime Wood Hotel and Hartnett Holder & Co, will be joining us to focus on […]
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Exploration of Fermentation
Workshop Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth, United KingdomMake an apple & beetroot sauerkraut, taste samples, discuss the principles of fermentation. Bring your own kilns jar or buy […]
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Mure Liqueurs – Foraging and distilling with Mat Follas
Browns Hotel Dartmouth, United KingdomChef, forager, restaurateur, author & distiller, Mat has much to share with us, including a nip of his wonderful liqueurs, […]
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Salcombe Gin Tasting with Angus Lugsdin
The Sail Loft Dartmouth, United KingdomAngus Lugsdin, Salcombe Gin - learn the art of gin making from the founder of Salcombe Gin Please note: Over-18s […]
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Pro-con debates on contemporary issues in food, health and farming
The Flavel Arts Centre Dartmouth, United KingdomWhere: Flavel art centre Friday 23 Oct 6.0-8.0pm How: The Flavel bar is open from 5pm for refreshments which can […]
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Food & Wine Pairing Masterclass
Chef Demo Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth, United KingdomJoin Rebecca, Charlie & Dan to discover the art of food and wine pairing. The theme for this year is […]
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The Art of Wood Roasted Coffee
The Flavel Arts Centre Dartmouth, United KingdomThe Art of Wood Roasted Coffee Presented by Sam our Coffee Roaster & Matteo business owner To share the story […]
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Chefs Demo: Orlando Murrin
Chef Demo Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth, United KingdomWe welcome our friend and festival ambassador back to the Chefs Theatre this year. It is always the best way […]
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Foraged Fusion Food
Workshop Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth, United KingdomMake Vietnamese Summer Rolls incorporating some locally foraged ingredients, with Nuoc Cham Dipping Sauce. Take away to eat later. Gluten-free […]
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Fire and Food Quarter
Fire and Food Quarter, South Embankment Dartmouth, United KingdomIntroducing Le Creuset Fire & Food Quarter at Dartmouth Food Festival Something new is cooking at Dartmouth Food Festival. BBQ […]
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Tales from the Fire : Where fire food, culture and travel meat
Food Matters Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth, United KingdomRoss Griffiths (BBQ Travel Club) in conversation with Hilary Anderson (chef) and Rupert Bates (Editor BBQ Magazine). Please note: Well-behaved […]
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BOLLE: Redefining Non-Alcoholic Wine
Dartmouth Yacht Club Dartmouth, United KingdomDiscover how BOLLE is setting a new benchmark for non-alcoholic wine. In this guided tasting, guests will explore five wines […]
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Bean to Bar Chocolate: Interactive Tasting Experience
The Flavel Arts Centre Dartmouth, United KingdomDiscover the world of craft chocolate with Barbers Bean to Bar in this interactive chocolate tasting experience. Join award-winning chocolate […]
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Chefs Demo: Richard Bertinet
Chef Demo Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth, United KingdomOur Brittany bestie is back to show you how to "master the dough". This is always a very popular and […]
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The costs of hospitality – how will our local restaurants survive?
Food Matters Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth, United KingdomPaul McNabb discusses with Mitch Tonks (Seahorse & Rockfish), Paul Hegley (Verse, Kingsbridge) & Tom Roger (Steam Packet Inn, Kingswear). […]
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A Journey Through Australia: From Coast to Cellar with Will Lyons
Dartmouth Yacht Club Dartmouth, United KingdomJoin The Sunday Times award-winning wine columnist and podcaster Will Lyons as he takes you on a vinous journey through […]
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Chefs Demo: Jane Baxter + Kate Jenkins
Chef Demo Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth, United KingdomFestival friend, celebrated chef and author Jane Baxter is back with her great friend Kate Jenkins. They are experts in […]
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Savoury Cream Tea
Workshop Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth, United KingdomMake savoury Wild garlic salt & cheese scones, quick seasonal chutney and cultured cream cheese Please note: No dogs.
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Positive Action against Food Insecurity in the South West
Food Matters Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth, United KingdomProf Martin Caraher in conversation with Georgina El Morshdy (FareShare, SW), Chantelle Norton (Food Community, Totnes) & Cllr Jonathan Hawkins […]
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Wines to Match Great British Dishes with Susy Atkins and Fiona Beckett
The Flavel Arts Centre Dartmouth, United KingdomBack by popular request, we are delighted to have wine expert Susy Atkins and food journalist Fiona Beckett to share […]
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Cornish Garlic Co with Amanda and Matt Nutbeam
Browns Hotel Dartmouth, United KingdomCornish Garlic Co. founders Amanda and Matt will share how planting just 50 elephant garlic bulbs in garden pots grew […]
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Chefs Demo: Richard Hunt with Angus Lugsdin
Chef Demo Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth, United KingdomWelcome back to Richard, a very well-respected South West chef and personality. He is Executive Chef for the new Noss […]
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English Excellence: Lyme Bay’s award-winning wines
Dartmouth Yacht Club Dartmouth, United KingdomJoin Josie Lockwood, a Winery Team member at Lyme Bay Winery, for a guided tasting celebrating the best of English […]
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Chefs Demo: Angela Hartnett + Neil Borthwick
Chef Demo Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth, United KingdomThis husband-and-wife team need no introduction to the audience at Dartmouth Food Festival. What a treat to have them both […]
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Glimpse into Asian Street Food.
Workshop Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth, United KingdomMake authentic Indian Paratha & Coconut Chutney. Take away to eat later. Vegetarian Please note: No dogs.
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What is so special about West Country Cooking? Cookbook authors discuss what sets our region apart from the rest of the UK.
Food Matters Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth, United KingdomOrlando Murrin (DFF Ambassador) in conversation with Martha Collison (Pull up a Chair), Pip Payne (The Slimming Foodie) & Dorothy […]
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Good Game Charcuterie with Steve Williams
Browns Hotel Dartmouth, United KingdomSalami Steve, charcuterie guru, teacher & restauranteur is here to tell us something of his journey to true artisan charcuterie […]
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British Charcuterie: Our story and tasting
The Flavel Arts Centre Dartmouth, United KingdomTake a journey through our award-winning charcuterie with Alex Ridge. Alex will guide you through some of our processes and […]
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Devon Rum Tasting
The Sail Loft Dartmouth, United KingdomGiles Grey, Devon Rum - learn the art of rum making from the founder of Devon Rum Please note: Over-18s […]
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New Wave Austria – Discovering Neusiedlersee with Susy Atkins
Dartmouth Yacht Club Dartmouth, United KingdomJoin Susy Atkins to discover the diverse range of Austrian wines following her recent visit to the beautiful Neusiedlersee wine […]
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Chefs Demo: Holly and David Jones
Chef Demo Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth, United KingdomOur former Festival Chairs are back on stage to cook up some brilliant dishes that reflect their travels and extensive […]
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What Food Books have Really Changed the World?
Food Matters Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth, United KingdomCraig Davidson chats with authors Ian Wellens, Kathy Slack & Fiona Beckett. Please note: Well-behaved dogs and children welcome.
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Purely Nourishing, Fermenting for the Soul with Hannah Barth
Browns Hotel Dartmouth, United KingdomA brief tour of the magical world of the gut microbiome.. a community of living organisms working every day to […]
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Fizz & Canapés: A Masterclass and Tasting
The Flavel Arts Centre Dartmouth, United KingdomFizz & canapĂ©s are a classic pairing for celebrations of every kind, but getting the balance right can be harder […]
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Chefs Demo: Cherie Denham
Chef Demo Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth, United KingdomWe are delighted to have Cherie back again this year. This very popular and engaging chef from County Tyrone will […]
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Exploration of Fermentation
Workshop Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth, United KingdomMake an apple & beetroot sauerkraut, taste samples, discuss the principles of fermentation. Bring your own kilns jar or buy […]
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What makes a good cheese? A masterclass from four Devon cheesemakers
Food Matters Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth, United KingdomIan Wellens (The Cheese Shed) in conversation with Helen Boyd (Stone Tree Dairy), Ben Harris (Ticklemore Cheese), Greg Parsons (Sharpham […]
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Sea Change: Lover of Wine. Protector of Oceans
Dartmouth Yacht Club Dartmouth, United KingdomJoin Abi Hardy and Tony Byrne as they present Sea Change, the eco-conscious wine brand leading the way in sustainable […]
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TV’s Andy Clarke Cocktail Masterclass
The Sail Loft Dartmouth, United KingdomTV's Andy Clarke - a fun and interactive session, mixing and shaking cocktails with TV's Andy Clarke Please note: Over-18s […]
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The NEW battle of the bubbles: Sparkling wine and cider
Food Matters Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth, United KingdomPaul McNabb (Somelier trained) with Duncan Schwab (Sandridge Barton) & Polly Hilton (Find & Foster) in a tasting led presentation. […]
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Food themed film and dinner: Tony
The Flavel Arts Centre Dartmouth, United KingdomTONY, the story of the legendary badass chef Anthony Bourdain. Join us for a two course meal in a relaxed […]
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Children’s Chef Demo: David Jones
Chef Demo Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth, United KingdomIn our opinion, this is one of the best demonstrations of the Festival: David's Children's Session. Bring some children to […]
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BeWild Creative Workshop
Food Matters Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth, United KingdomCome and uncover the wild stories behind the food we eat! BeWild will be inviting children and families to explore […]
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Glimpse into Asian Street Food.
Workshop Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth, United KingdomMake authentic Indian Paratha & Coconut Chutney. Take away to eat later. Vegetarian Please note: No dogs.
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Fire and Food Quarter
Fire and Food Quarter, South Embankment Dartmouth, United KingdomIntroducing Le Creuset Fire & Food Quarter at Dartmouth Food Festival Something new is cooking at Dartmouth Food Festival. BBQ […]
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Bread of Life: a bread making competition
Flavel Church Dartmouth, United KingdomMake your own bread and enter our competition for the most popular bread , as voted by the festival goers. […]
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Kitchen Confidential with Andy Clarke
The Sail Loft Dartmouth, United KingdomA fun and informative panel discussion hosted by TV's Andy Clarke. In attendance will be the best of the Festivals […]
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Chefs Demo: Colin Wheeler
Chef Demo Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth, United KingdomWith Colin Wheeler
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Savoury Cream Tea
Workshop Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth, United KingdomMake savoury Wild garlic salt & cheese scones, quick seasonal chutney and cultured cream cheese Please note: No dogs.
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Chefs Demo: Mitch Tonks + Mark Hix
Chef Demo Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth, United KingdomThey are back, and on a different day. There will be fun and mayhem, and that's all we can say…
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Fabulous Fizz: A Masterclass with Will Lyons
The Sail Loft Dartmouth, United KingdomJoin Sunday Times wine writer and irresistible raconteur Will Lyons for a sparkling Sunday Fizz session upstairs at the Sail […]
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Chefs Demo: Masaki Sugisaki
Chef Demo Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth, United KingdomWe are delighted to welcome Masaki, chef-owner of Dinings SW3, to Dartmouth. Expect Japanese-influenced cuisine. We can't wait!
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Foraged Fusion Food
Workshop Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth, United KingdomMake Vietnamese Summer Rolls incorporating some locally foraged ingredients, with Nuoc Cham Dipping Sauce. Take away to eat later. Gluten-free […]
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Children’s Pizza Making Workshop
Flavel Church Dartmouth, United KingdomA fun session for children , making your own pizza in our workshop. The pizza dough is kindly provided by […]
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Chefs Mash Up
Chef Demo Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth, United KingdomThe last demo of the Festival is always madness. Whoever turns up will be cooking a mash-up of dishes with […]
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