Celebrity chef unveils food festival at Port of Menteith cook school

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Celebrity chef Nick Nairn has announced the line-up for a food festival being hosted at his Port of Menteith cookery school later this month.The 2024 Foodie Festival takes place on Saturday, August 17 and Sunday, August 18.It follows the success of the first Food Festival in 2019, with this year’s event promising another unforgettable weekend that celebrates the finest in food, local producers and community spirit.The family-friendly festival will feature cooking demonstrations at the newly- revamped Nick Nairn Cook School.Nick will be joined for chef demos throughout the weekend with the likes of Tom Lewis of Mhor.Guests will also be the first to hear about the launch of the Autumn and Winter Cook School timetable and the events scheduled for the rest of the year.Visitors can explore stands from various small producers, including Mhor Bread, Angels Dare Cocktails, Leckie Farm Eggs, Greenpea Studio, Good Life Farming, Milk & Honey Ice Cream, Allan’s Chilli’s, Fodder & Farm, and Nick’s own gin and polytunnel plant stand.The festival will also feature an alfresco seafood bar with smoked and roasted meats from the Traeger grill, prepared by Andy Turnbull, head chef at Nairn’s Bridge of Allan, and Nick Parkes.Whilst exploring the finest local offerings, guests will be serenaded with live music from DJ Coops.

Additionally, there will also be exclusive discounts, such as 10 per cent off Home by Julia Nairn.Nick’s at Port of Menteith is a dining venue with 40 indoor seats and 100 outdoor seats under tents and pergolas.

It has a family-friendly garden with raised beds and views of open fields.The interior, redesigned by Julia along with Stirling-born designer Iona Crawford, is cosy and welcoming.