Our Cookery Theatre will be hosted by our Cookery School Partner. Expect an incredible weekend of cooking demonstrations, with both established and up-and-coming chefs in the region showcasing their skills. Embark on a gastronomic journey as some of the very best reveal the secrets of culinary mastery.
Thinking of joining us? This live entertainment is included in the price of your ticket!
In 2024, our Live Cookery Theatre was hosted by the fantastic Anthony O’Shaughnessy…
‘Born and raised in Newcastle, Anthony O’Shaughnessy is a chef and cookery teacher with a passion for Newcastle’s unique food scene. Anthony appeared on BBC’s MasterChef back in 2018 and reached the semi finals with infamous North East dishes such as the Middlesbrough Chicken Parmo. Anthony has held residency at award winning cookery schools such as Jamie Oliver’s Ministry of Food, Leeds Cookery School, and is currently Head Chef at Blackfriars Cookery School in Newcastle city centre, which has just been awarded Experience of the Year by North East England Tourism. At the cookery school, Anthony teaches his catalogue of 80+ cookery classes which enables home cooks to explore exciting new world cuisines and cookery disciplines with a lighthearted twist.’
Stay tuned for the 2025 Live Cookery Theatre Line-up…