Events
Due to popular demand the live cookery demonstrations by celebrity chefs the Hairy Bikers, Gino D'Acampo and James Martin have now sold out. Free cookery demonstrations by other chefs are taking place in Victoria Square in Bolton town centre during the festival, along with a speciality market where up to 60 traders will be selling the best in food and drink. There are also great events taking place at participating local pubs and restaurants. To see what's on the menu read on.....
Matt Nugent Cookery Demonstration
Saturday 28 August 2010
Food and Drink Festival Marquee
Victoria Square
Bolton
BL1 1RU
Time: 12pm
Cost: Free
Roman Luxury at G Casino
Friday 27 August to Monday 2 September 2010
A full weekend of Roman Luxury and indulgence in splendid surroundings, It’s all about the food and drink. Our aim is for guests to relax and be waited on. Staff will be donning their togas and entertainment will be provided.
Over 18’s only.
G Casino Bolton, Moor Lane,
Bolton BL3 5DJ
Time: From 7pm to 7am
Cost: Free entry
Tel: 01204 375820
Spanish Wine Tasting Event
Saturday 28 August 2010
Enjoy a selection of 3 red and 3 white wines. Complementary cheese, bread and olives provided.
Reservations required. Please quote 'Bolton Food and Drink Festival' when booking.
La Tasca, 55 Bradshawgate,
Bolton BL1 1DR
Time: 3pm to 6pm
Cost: £5 per head
Tel: 01204 402300
Market Place Shopping Centre - Food and Drink Festival Bandstand
Saturday 28th August 2010
Get into the festival spirit with free entertainment in the Market Place Shopping Centre Bandstand. Acts include a demonstration from Bolton Gymnastics Club, Children's dance troop 'Dancing Feet', Tris, The Rock Chicks and support from local bands and artists. BWFC Mascot Lofty the Lion will also be on hand, sporting his new Wanderers away kit.
The Bandstand,
Outside Market Place Shopping Centre
Bridge Street
Bolton
BL1 2AL
Time:
Cost: Free
Tel: 01204 361100
Cooking by degrees - cookery schools for students
28th August 2010 and September 2010
Prepare for University or College with cookery classes at Zest Deli and Brasserie. Learn how to work up a decent spagetti bolognese, good old stew, traditional shepherd's pie, a few past dishes and even a simple omlette.
The four hour 'Cooking by Degrees classes at Zest start on Saturday 28th August 2010 and run into early September.
Zest Brasserie and Deli, Doffcocker Roundabout, Moss Bank Way, Smithills, Bolton BL1 5SN. www.zestfinefood.co.uk
Time: Saturday mornings
Cost: £15.00 (10% discount if 4 sessions are booked in advance)
Tel: 01204 492600
