Foodies Festival to return to Bath this August

Foodies Festival - the UK’s biggest touring celebrity food and music festival series – returns to Bath this summer with a high profile line-up and new features!

Foodies Festival will visit Royal Victoria Park, Bath, from 29 – 31 August 2025, serving up a star-studded line-up of celebrity and award-winning chefs, and chart-topping music stars.

Known as Gastro-Glastonbury, the three-day event will feature live cooking demonstrations from TV celebrities and chefs drawn from the ranks of MasterChef, Great British Bake Off and Great British Menu, plus many of the regions most-highly acclaimed Michelin and award-winning chefs. 

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Early star announcments in the live theatres, include: MasterChef champions Chariya Khattiyot and Dhruv Baker and contestant, Leon Lewis, MasterChef: The Professionals 2024 stars, Ritchie Stainsby and Ayesha Kalaji, TV judge and entrepreneur, Mich Turner MBE (The Queen of Couture Cakes) and Great British Bake Off 2024 semi-finalist, Gilly Howard.

Regional chefs and bakers, include: Michelin Gourmand awarded, Great British Menu star and Head-Chef, Chris Cleghorn, from Michelin-starred The Olive Tree, Bath, James Harris, from Beckford Bottle Shop in Bath, Chef-Patron, Henry Scott, from Henry’s in Bath, multi-award winning Executive Chef, Liam Goldstone, from The Elder and Brassiere in Bath, Chef-Patron, Carl Cleghorn, from 3AA Rosette awarded Tyme Restaurant, Head Chef, Cory Scott, from Michelin Bib Gourmand awarded The Clifton, Bristol,and Chris Marney, from Game For Anything.

Music headliners include: Two-time Brit awarded Blue, who’ve scored multiple number one hits and over 16 million record sales, chart-topping festival favourites Scouting For Girls, and the legendary Symphonic Ibiza, will perform an unforgettable fusion of dance anthems, with live vocals, a sensational DJ and exhilirating live orchestra. 

Visitors will enjoy a jam-packed schedule in the interactive live theatres. In the Chefs Theatre, celebrities will create their signature dishes and share new tips and tricks, whilst in the Cake & Desserts Theatre, patisserie chefs and star bakers whip up showstoppers and offer tempting sweet treats.  In the Kids Cookery School, Foodies SuperChefs make cooking fun, helping younger guests to prepare delicious food which they can take away and enjoy. 

Masterclasses in the Drinks Theatre include tutored Champagne, Beer, Cider, Cocktail and Wine-tasting with ITV and BBC experts, Tom Surgey and Joe Wadsack.

Browse the latest food trends in the Shopping Village, meet local producers in the Artisan Market and taste exotic and unusual new dishes in the Feasting Tent – which features a mouth-watering range of street food and delicacies from all four corners of the globe. 

New features this year include Great Taste Market, courtesty of Great Taste, where people can come together to discover new tastes and celebrate the art of good food.

The Tasting Theatre - where visitors can explore a variety of themed tastings, from hot and spicy adventures to mystery sweet and savoury pairings.

And International Cook School, where festival goers can learn new techniques and cook a dish to take away, with lessons from top chefs.

Other activities include:

• Flaming hot action at the Fire Stage with BBQ masters
• Chilli eating competitions
• Silent Disco
• Fairground rides, children’s activities and family-friendly areas.

For more information, visit https://foodiesfestival.com/events/bath/