Date/Time
Date(s) - 08/10/2017
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Location
Ballywalter Park
Newtownards
Co Down

BT22 2PP

Northern Ireland

Bread and fish lovers, rejoice!
The annual Loaves and Fishes Food Fair is back this weekend at Ballywalter Park, the ancestral home of Lord and Lady Dunleath in Co. Down.

With help from Ards and North Down Borough Council, Seafish and Lord and Lady Dunleath Loaves and Fishes aim to encourage the public to consume more local seafood and traditional breads.
The event aims to promote the consumption of lesser known species of seafood and will run a programme of masterclasses in local seafood cuisine and traditional bread making delivered by chefs of international repute.

BBC Radio Ulster’s Kim Lenaghan will be compèring the action packed programme of events.
Here’s a look at what you can expect this weekend.

Cooking Demonstrations
Martijn Kajuiter – Michelin star chef from The Cliff House Hotel
Danny Millar – Balloo House and Poacher’s Pocket
Stevie Toman – Michelin star chef from Ox Restaurant
Kim Close and Flavour First – Seasonal Fruit and Vegetables

Fish Filleting Demonstration
Hal Dawson – Master Fishmonger

Baking Demonstration (Sourdough from home-grown wheat crop)
Lady Dunleath – Ballywalter Park

Cheese Making Demonstration
Christo Swanepoel – City Cheese

Fermentation Demonstration
Dearbhla Reynolds – The Cultured Club

As well as the above mentioned demonstrations there will also be food smoking demonstrations, guided tours of the Victorian Garden and family fun activities.
New to the event this year is a Bar Tent, serving local craft beers and spirits – perfect for a relaxing pit stop during the day.
With so much happening, this year’s Loaves and Fishes Food Fair is truly a great day out for all the family. Don’t miss it!