Your guide to the festival - Bolton Food and Drink Festival House, Masterchef winner Simon Wood,...

Your guide to the festival

Thanks to our sponsors and partnersBolton Food and Drink Festival is a real team effort, we couldn’t deliver such a great event without the fantastic support and commitment of our sponsors and partners.

• The 2017 festival is sponsored by: Aldi as headline sponsor; joined by the University of Bolton as Premier sponsor; as well as sponsors; Stateside Foods, Willmott Dixon and Grosvenor Windows.

• The festival also has a great range of Partners: Arts Council; Bolton College; Bolton Market; Octagon Theatre; Slattery; Carrs Pasties; RRG; Crompton Place Shopping Centre; Bolton Library and Museums; The Last Drop Village; Rowland Homes; Shoosmiths; Impression Limited and the Bolton News.

Want to get involved in 2018? If you or your company want to get involved and play a part in our fantastic festival then talk to us.

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ContentsWelcome 2

Festival highlights 3

Meet the stars 4 & 5

Day by day 6 & 7

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party 8 & 9

Festival Map 10 & 11

Festival Markets 12

Entertainment for all the family 14 & 15

Music 16 & 17

Regional Chefs 18 & 19

Street Performers 20 & 21

Getting here 22

Seating 23

Welcome back!I can’t believe it’s been 12 months already since I last welcomed everyone to this fantastic festival!

I love coming to Bolton each August for this event and it’s been great over the years to see the exciting changes taking place within the town. This year the craft stalls will take up residence on the refurbished Newport Street which is looking magnificent so don’t forget to visit them!

As always there’ll be a fantastic market spread right across the town with almost 200 stalls (it was even crowned ‘Best Market’ in 2016 by NABMA – National Association of British Market Authorities) so it’s not to be missed!

The festival is also known for it’s great line up of Celebrity and Regional chefs – this year is no different with Simon Rimmer, Ainsley Harriott and James Martin all coming to the festival as well as some great regional talents - Andrew Nutter, Aiden Byrne, John Whaite to name but a few (oh and I’m here too don’t forget!).

Keep your eyes peeled for some world class street theatre popping up all over the town centre too, and with an all new Festival Bar on Le Mans Crescent, you’ll never be far away from some great live music either!

Inside this guide you’ll find loads of information about what’s on and where, so use it to help you plan your days out at the festival and don’t forget your shopping bags for all those goodies you’re going to want to buy!

The team have got a great line up of family friendly activities too. Don’t miss the all-new Wonderland Marquee, where kids can meet Alice, the Red Queen and the Mad Hatter whilst making crafts, enjoying a musical performance and even having a picnic fit for a Queen! Plus there’s loads of free activities taking place in Bolton Central Library and Museum, the Octagon Theatre and Crompton Place so there’s sure to be something to appeal.

See you soonMichael Caines

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There’s so much to do this year, here’s some of our favourite things to help you plan your visit

Daily celebrity chef cookery demos With TV presenter and chef Simon Rimmer on Saturday (26th Aug), spicy new comer, Ainsley Harriott will cook up a storm on Sunday (27th Aug) and festival favourite James Martin makes a welcome return on Monday (28th Aug).

Award winning markets200 food, drink and arts and craft stalls, opening daily at 10am across the town

Great children’s activities – from Alice’s Wonderland, to loads of free activities at the Central Library and Museum, The Octagon theatre and Crompton Place!

A Festival Music Bar on Le Mans CrescentWith daily headline acts and music from indie to rock and acoustic sets, as well as a real ale bar on Victoria Square and an all new Aldi Top Tipples bar too!

Beer and PastiesSimon Rimmer will be joined by Beer Sommelier Annabel Smith (Beer Belle) and Carrs Pasties to talk all about Pasties and Beer! With 6 great Carrs Pasties to try (including an extra special Festival Pastie) and six beers that have been specially matched it promises to be a cracking event!

Made in Bolton by Aiden Byrne Pop up restaurant. A specially created pop up restaurant will open it’s doors for one night only. With a fabulous especially created three course meal to enjoy and great wine to choose from Headline sponsor Aldi, this is a treat not to miss! Tickets just £60 per person.

Slattery Afternoon Tea Back following its popularity last year, guests will be treated to a fantastic afternoon tea with a cookery demo by 3rd series Bake Off Winner – John Whaite, he and Ainsley will then be joined by some famous friends for a bit of a natter.

Wine tasting with Ainsley Harriott Ainsley will be joined by wine expert Simon Woods for this cooking demo and wine tasting masterclass. Six great wines plus a selection of tasty nibbles, all supplied by headline sponsor Aldi.

Free demos from top regional chefsHeadliners include: Aiden Byrne, of Manchester House, Masterchef winner Simon Wood, celebrity chef Andrew Nutter as well as Rosie Cake Diva, Luis Troyano, Robert Owen, Andrew George, Nick Cullen and lots more!

Festival highlights

Drop in to the Octagon Theatre’s box office to see if there’s any tickets left!www.boltonfoodanddrinkfestival.com

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Ainsley HarriottAfter almost two decades as one of the country’s favourite TV chefs, Ainsley has become something of a national institution.In the early 1990s Ainsley was resident chef on BBC TV’s Good Morning with Anne and Nick before becoming host of the hit series ‘Ready, Steady, Cook’.In 2015 Ainsley showed off his moves as a contestant on the hit TV series Strictly Come Dancing.He is also a best-selling author and has sold over two million books worldwide. He also became head chef at Lord's Cricket Ground's Long Room and was asked to present More Nosh, Less Dosh on BBC Radio 5 Live

Michael CainesMichael is one of Britain's most acclaimed chefs. He has earned and held two Michelin stars.Amongst numerous other accolades, Michael has cooked in 10 Downing Street for the Prime Minister, was awarded AA Chef's Chef of the Year in 2007, and received an MBE in 2006 for services to the hospitality industry.Michael has recently created and opened his own country house hotel Lympstone Manor in a Grade II listed Georgian mansion overlooking the Exe estuary.

Simon RimmerSimon is probably best

known as chef and co-presenter of Sunday Brunch, the Sunday morning show waking up the nation with a mix of chat, current affairs, guests and food.Originally studying fashion

and textile design Simon took a different career path, teaching himself to cook. He opened Greens vegetarian restaurant in Manchester in 1990 with The Guardian described it as one of the most exciting new restaurants in the UK. He opened his second restaurant, Earle, in Hale in 2006.

Meet the stars

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James MartinJames is a regular at Bolton Food and Drink Festival and will notch up his ninth appearance at this year’s event.Hailing from Yorkshire, he has a passion for proper British food and fast cars.James was a regular chef on ‘Ready, Steady, Cook’, and went on to present BBC1’s hit series ‘Saturday Kitchen’ for 10 years. His brand new series ‘James Martin’s French Adventure’ started on ITV in January 2017.James is the author of 18 cook books and his latest title ‘James Martin’s French Adventure’ was published in February 2017.

Simon WoodsSince abandoning a career in computer systems design in 1988 to indulge his two hobbies, wine and writing, Simon has been co-coordinator of the annual International Wine Challenge, a columnist for The Financial Times ‘The Business’ magazine, editor of the award-winning annual Which? Wine Guide and a contributor to numerous magazines.His website ‘Drinking Outside the Box’ offers a unique combination of tasting notes, rants and videos, and attracts a growing worldwide audience. His books include ‘I don’t know much about wine but I know what I like’.

Annabelle Smith (BeerBelle)Freelance Beer Sommelier, trainer, writer, consultant and public speaker to both the beer industry and consumers under her company name BeerBelle, Annabelle has worked in the beer industry for over 25 years.

After serving in pubs all over the UK, she was employed by Guinness where she trained publicans worldwide. She then worked for Cask Marque, as a beer taster and training manager, designing training courses, testing thousands of samples of beer, whilst raising the awareness of cask beer; she even qualified as one of the UK’s first Beer Sommeliers.In February 2017 she jointly won the Imbibe Educator of the Year Award.

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Friday 25th

Let the fun begin…

Saturday 26th

Full of flavour!

Sunday 27th

Eat, drink and be merry!

Monday 28th

Monday’s magicalfinale

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Gala Dinner (ticketed)

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Saturday Brunch with Simon Rimmer (ticketed)


Simon Rimmer Cookery Demonstration (ticketed)

Pastie and Beer tasting with Simon Rimmer (ticketed)

Made in Bolton, by Aiden Byrne (pop up restaurant)

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Ainsley Harriot cookery demonstration (ticketed)

Afternoon Tea with Ainsley Harriot & guests (ticketed)

Wine tasting with Ainsley Harriot (ticketed)

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James Martin Cookery Demonstration (ticketed)

Regional Chef cookery show down with Aiden Byrne and Andrew Nutter (ticketed event)

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Across the site

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Regional Chef’s Marquee, Corporation Street

Plus there’s loads of great free activities taking place across the site from fantastic street performers to brilliant arts and crafts (see pages 14 & 15 and 20 & 21).

There’s something that’s sure to whet your appetite each day.

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Every day at the festival children can join Alice on her adventures as she falls into a world of peculiar creatures at the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party!

During the tea party there will be chance to experience a lively interactive Alice in Wonderland musical (brought to you by the Octagon Theatre Festival players), make a fun mask to take home and even play croquet with the Red Queen, share a snack with Alice and sip a cup of tea with the March Hare at the specially prepared picnic – just don’t wake up the Dormouse!

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Each hourly session will include a craft activity, an especially created musical performance by the Festival Players and a picnic fit for a Mad Hatter – complete with goodies from Slattery, Carrs Pasties and Aldi.

This is a ticketed event, so please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements when you book!

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12noon - 12.30pm Hot Potato Syncopators12.45pm - 1.30pm Trident1.45pm - 2.30pm Eagley Brass Band2.45pm - 3.30pm Moody Elf3.45pm - 4.30pm Izzie Walsh4.45pm - 5.15pm Hot Potato Syncopators5.30pm - 6.15pm Acid Haystack and the Shattered Villain6.30pm - 7.15pm The Carbs7.30pm - 8.15pm 2nd Hand Wings8.30pm - 9.15pm Aziz Ibrahim (Band)9.30pm - 10.30pm Tommy Holland as Elvis Monday 28th August 12noon - 12.30pm Hot Potato Syncopators12.45pm - 1.30pm Bullets & Bourbon1.45pm - 2.30pm Dirty Bare Feet2.45pm - 3.15pm Hot Potato Syncopators3.30pm - 4.15pm James Holt Band4.30pm - 5.15pm Good Foxy5.30pm - 6.30pm Jeramiah Ferrari

Friday 25th August 12noon - 12.30pm Rachael Green12.45pm - 1.15pm Megan Wroe1.30pm – 2pm Sid Bowfin2.15pm – 3pm Lois and Isaac3.15pm - 3.45pm Ellyse Mason4pm - 4.45pm Degenerates5pm - 5.45pm Gaz Drury5.45pm - 6.30pm Nanukes of the North Saturday 26th August 12noon - 12.30pm Grumpy Old Mens Practise1pm - 1.45pm Katie O'Malley Band2pm - 2.45pm Café Misfits3pm - 3.45pm Rachel Green4pm - 4.45pm James Mason Band5pm – 6pm Elanu Cau6.15pm – 7pm The Grande

Sunday 27th August 12noon – 1pm TBC1.15pm - 1.45pm Jackwoodward1.50pm - 2.30pm Beat Roots (FT. Linda j from 2016 The Voice)2.45pm - 3.15pm Hot Potato Syncopators3.30pm - 4.15pm Toria Woof4.30pm - 5.15pm Quaintest Show on Earth5.30pm – 6pm Dave Gorman6.15pm – 7pm Adam Bradbury Monday 28th August All day hosts Jefferama & Friends11.30am - 12noon Phi/Steve Trident12.15pm - 12.45pm Colin Cunnningham12:45pm Gordon Zola1pm Charlie Pink1:30pm Jefferama & Anne2pm Charlotte Newman2:30pm Steph & Steve3pm Dave RIley4pm Open Mic/ Jefferama4.30pm - 5.30pm Hot Potato Syncopators5pm Pauline Blackburn5:30pm Open Mic/ Jefferama

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Festival MarketsEvery year we aim to bring you the best food, drink and arts and crafts traders from around the region and beyond.

When you’ve had your fill don’t forget to check out the arts and crafts stalls too for some unique gifts or drop in to the Arts Circle exhibition space (both on Newport Street) for some fantastic art created by local artists.

Location Stall type

Victoria Square Home to our fantastic sponsors as well as some great food and craft stalls

Oxford Street Pick up a cold drink to quench Market Street your thirst. Find some of the best food flavours from around the world with a few festival favourites on hand Deansgate Everything from cakes and buns to rolls and wraps

Corporation Street Regional chef marquee is a must see, come down and check out the action

Hotel Street Teenage market traders (with a variety of traders each day don’t forget to pay them a visit!).

Newport Street Explore the arts and crafts on offer and pop in to the Arts circle marquee

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Opening TimesThe market is open to the publicevery Tuesday, Thursday, Fridayand Saturday, 9am-5pm.

www.bolton.gov.uk/markets

Welcome toBolton Market

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Every day at the festival children can join Alice on her adventures as she falls into a world of peculiar creatures at the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party!

Entertainment for all the familyThere’s some fantastic family friendly entertainment planned this year, with loads of special activities and free events taking place right across the festival site.

All aboard for platform 50!

The Octagon are turning the theatre into a magical train platform for this year's four day festival. Arriving at Platform 50 in the Octagon’s auditorium you'll embark on a magical adventure into the best-loved train stories of all time with Paddington Bear, Harry Potter, Thomas the Tank Engine and there’s even a Brief Encounter. There’s also craft activities, storytelling and interactive songs for people of all ages to enjoy, you can even visit the Lost Property Office where amongst the forgotten hats and coats are hidden treasures waiting to be discovered.

If you’ve already had tea with the Cheshire Cat and the Mad Hatter (See pages 8 and 9 for details) then read on for some other great ideas that the whole family will love.

There’s always lots to do at the central library and museum and during the festival there will be even more fun themed activities, so why not join in?

Take in a free early morning film, join in crafts like ‘Pimp up your Pumps’ to create your own trainers (booking required), watch the Peter Rabbit experience with storytelling and food tasting from Mr McGregor's garden,see the fish feeds in the aquarium and have some good old fashioned family fun. Who knows you may even bump into some historic characters from Bolton's past!

Ancient Egypt is also one of the destinations, complete with River Nile, and visitors can play in the desert or immerse themselves in the land of the Pharaohs uncovering hieroglyphics, building their very own pyramids and even encountering a mummy or two!

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All aboard for platform 50!

The Octagon are turning the theatre into a magical train platform for this year's four day festival. Arriving at Platform 50 in the Octagon’s auditorium you'll embark on a magical adventure into the best-loved train stories of all time with Paddington Bear, Harry Potter, Thomas the Tank Engine and there’s even a Brief Encounter. There’s also craft activities, storytelling and interactive songs for people of all ages to enjoy, you can even visit the Lost Property Office where amongst the forgotten hats and coats are hidden treasures waiting to be discovered.

If you’ve already had tea with the Cheshire Cat and the Mad Hatter (See pages 8 and 9 for details) then read on for some other great ideas that the whole family will love.

There’s always lots to do at the central library and museum and during the festival there will be even more fun themed activities, so why not join in?

Take in a free early morning film, join in crafts like ‘Pimp up your Pumps’ to create your own trainers (booking required), watch the Peter Rabbit experience with storytelling and food tasting from Mr McGregor's garden,see the fish feeds in the aquarium and have some good old fashioned family fun. Who knows you may even bump into some historic characters from Bolton's past!

Don’t forget there’s also free donkey rides each day, find them outside the Octagon Theatre!

Ancient Egypt is also one of the destinations, complete with River Nile, and visitors can play in the desert or immerse themselves in the land of the Pharaohs uncovering hieroglyphics, building their very own pyramids and even encountering a mummy or two!

Plus we’ll be visited by our ‘feathered friends’ each day on Hotel Street (near to M&S entrance), so drop by to meet some magnificent birds of prey or wise owls!

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Crompton Place Shopping Centre

The shopping centre takes on an Egyptian theme at this year’s festival with free creative, fun children’s arts and crafts. The free drop in sessions take place daily from 10am to 4pm and include sensory stories, craft activities where kids can ‘Mummify’ a spoon, Make a badge or face mask as well as try their hand at a musical instrument or brush up on their hula-hooping skills – all thanks to our friends at the Library and museums! Plus budding chefs won’t want to miss the chance to cake decorate with some of our regional chefs. There will be three slots daily 11am, 1pm and 3pm so do stop by!

Keep your eyes peeled too for our Mad Hatter’s trail, spot the clues for your chance to win some fantastic prizes (grab a competition sheet from the information point).

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MusicIf you need to simply sit back, relax and catch your breath then let us entertain you in style.

Our all new Festival Stage and Bar on Le Mans Crescent, offers a fantastic line up of live bands each day, as well as food and drink, and will be open from 11am to 11pm (7pm closing on Monday), with lots of seating we think it’s going to be the place to be! See below for our daily line up Friday 25th August 11.30am – 12noon Sid Bowfin12.15pm - 12.45pm Rock of Ages1.15pm - 1.45pm Jack Woodward2pm - 2.30pm Resonent2.45pm - 3.45pm Old Red Eyes (tribute to Housemartins and Beautiful South)4.15pm - 4.45pm Sid Bowfin5.15pm – 6pm Cleargreen6.30pm - 7.15pm Sittin Pretty7.30pm - 8.15pm Our Fold8.30pm - 9.15pm The Jade Assembly9.45pm - 10.30pm Jordan Allen

Saturday 26th August 12noon - 12.30pm Catkin Gilligan12.45pm -1.30pm Bolton Ukulele Group (B.U.G)2pm - 2.45pm Holly Jenkinson Band3pm - 3.45pm Naked Stereo4pm - 4.30pm Olly Neash4.45pm - 5.30pm Rachel Green5.45pm - 6.30pm Travelling Strings 7pm – 8pm Ruff Trade8.15pm – 9pm Johnny Pryer9.30pm - 10.30pm Electro 80's

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There’s also a dedicated stage for local musicians in our Real Ale and Cider bar on Victoria Square so there’ll be lots of great live music to get your toes tapping.

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Meet the Regional Chefs...1. Luis TroyanoLuis shot to fame on the popular TV programme The Great British Bake Off, and aside from keeping his own bees in eight hives, Luis runs his own baking courses and published his first book in August 2015. 2. Andrew NutterAndrew was named Manchester Chef of the Year 2012. He opened “Nutters” near Rochdale, at the age of 21, and has recently opened The Bird at Birtle, Heywood. 3. Michael HarrisonLocal chef Michael Harrison is Lancashire born and bred. He’s Bolton-trained and has over 20 years’ cooking experience. 4. Alain JobLocal chef Alain runs the popular Nkono food stall at Bolton Market. He won the Innovative Catering Business with the Guardian/O2 and the first Nottingham Dragon’s Den prize for small businesses. 5. Nick CullenNick Cullen established Nick’s Restaurant back in 2001, bringing culinary flair and metropolitan flavour to a small corner of Bolton. 6. Simon Wood2015 MasterChef Champion, Simon wowed the judges with his menu inspired by classic flavour combinations. Simon is now executive chef of Oldham Athletic FC, and has just opened his first restaurant Wood Manchester. 7. Aiden ByrneAiden has worked in many Michelin-starred establishments. After spending time in London mastering his skills and focusing his passion he moved closer to home and opened the critically acclaimed Manchester House with Living Ventures.

8. Andrew GeorgeAndrew has a passion for baking since the age of five when introduced to it by his grandma. He works as a chef, food scientist and catering lecturer and his business Icky Sticky Cakes prides itself on making delicious gluten-free friand cakes. 9. Robert Owen BrownFormer Mark Addy head chef, Robert creates dishes from his imaginative use of the finest local produce. His career began at Manchester’s iconic Midland Hotel and he has worked in Scotland, France and Ixtaly before returning to Manchester. 10. Jessica O’KeeffeJessica is a Dublin-born, Manchester-raised pastry chef with a passion for all things chocolate. She started her company In Truffle We Trust after working at restaurants such as Abode. 11. Rosie DummerRosie, aka Rosie Cake-Diva, was the first female pilot in the British Forces. After leaving to raise a family, she started making cakes for her children, a hobby which developed into a full time career! Her show-stopping skills created our baby elephant cake in 2015. 12. John WhaiteBritish Cook, cookery author and TV presenter, John Whaite, won the third series The Great British Bake Off, and now runs his own cookery school, John Whaite’s Kitchen. John is also the resident chef on ITV’s Lorraine. 13. Polly GuyPolly grew up on a Norfolk farm. In 2011, Polly was a winner on Channel 4’s Come Dine With Me and won the 2016 Champion of Champions edition. Polly now has a successful chutney and preserves business.

14. Laurence TottinghamLaurence worked alongside Heston Blumenthal at the Fat Duck before assisting in the start-up of Heston’s Hinds Head. He then worked with Paul Heathcote before setting up the Aumbry restaurant with chef Mary Ellen McTague.

15. Adam ReidAdam started his culinary journey at 16, following training at Paul Heathcote’s School of Excellence. He took over the reins as head chef of The French in November 2016. 16. Kishnan KantAward winning chef Kishnan has 29 years’ experience of cooking great food. Kishnan worked at Spice Valley before opening his first restaurant, Sai Spice, in Farnworth.

17. David SmartDubbed Britain’s most passionate baker, the boss of Bolton bakery Greenhalghs, David has gone from an apprentice to a managing director in his 40 years at the company.

18. Scott BannonBury born and bred, self-taught chef, Scott has worked in the hospitality industry for 35 years in local pub and restaurants around Lancashire. Scott owns and is the chef at the Boars Head country pub in Hoghton. 19. Lewis GallagherLewis is the head chef at Prove-nance Food Hall and Restaurant, Westhoughton. He won North West Young Chef of the Year 2012. Provenance is the only Bolton restaurant to be listed in the Good Food Guide 2017.

20. John SergeantExecutive Head Chef at the Last Drop Village Hotel and Spa, Bolton, John brings a wealth of knowledge with more than 20 years in the industry.

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1. Luis TroyanoLuis shot to fame on the popular TV programme The Great British Bake Off, and aside from keeping his own bees in eight hives, Luis runs his own baking courses and published his first book in August 2015. 2. Andrew NutterAndrew was named Manchester Chef of the Year 2012. He opened “Nutters” near Rochdale, at the age of 21, and has recently opened The Bird at Birtle, Heywood. 3. Michael HarrisonLocal chef Michael Harrison is Lancashire born and bred. He’s Bolton-trained and has over 20 years’ cooking experience. 4. Alain JobLocal chef Alain runs the popular Nkono food stall at Bolton Market. He won the Innovative Catering Business with the Guardian/O2 and the first Nottingham Dragon’s Den prize for small businesses. 5. Nick CullenNick Cullen established Nick’s Restaurant back in 2001, bringing culinary flair and metropolitan flavour to a small corner of Bolton. 6. Simon Wood2015 MasterChef Champion, Simon wowed the judges with his menu inspired by classic flavour combinations. Simon is now executive chef of Oldham Athletic FC, and has just opened his first restaurant Wood Manchester. 7. Aiden ByrneAiden has worked in many Michelin-starred establishments. After spending time in London mastering his skills and focusing his passion he moved closer to home and opened the critically acclaimed Manchester House with Living Ventures.

8. Andrew GeorgeAndrew has a passion for baking since the age of five when introduced to it by his grandma. He works as a chef, food scientist and catering lecturer and his business Icky Sticky Cakes prides itself on making delicious gluten-free friand cakes. 9. Robert Owen BrownFormer Mark Addy head chef, Robert creates dishes from his imaginative use of the finest local produce. His career began at Manchester’s iconic Midland Hotel and he has worked in Scotland, France and Ixtaly before returning to Manchester. 10. Jessica O’KeeffeJessica is a Dublin-born, Manchester-raised pastry chef with a passion for all things chocolate. She started her company In Truffle We Trust after working at restaurants such as Abode. 11. Rosie DummerRosie, aka Rosie Cake-Diva, was the first female pilot in the British Forces. After leaving to raise a family, she started making cakes for her children, a hobby which developed into a full time career! Her show-stopping skills created our baby elephant cake in 2015. 12. John WhaiteBritish Cook, cookery author and TV presenter, John Whaite, won the third series The Great British Bake Off, and now runs his own cookery school, John Whaite’s Kitchen. John is also the resident chef on ITV’s Lorraine. 13. Polly GuyPolly grew up on a Norfolk farm. In 2011, Polly was a winner on Channel 4’s Come Dine With Me and won the 2016 Champion of Champions edition. Polly now has a successful chutney and preserves business.

14. Laurence TottinghamLaurence worked alongside Heston Blumenthal at the Fat Duck before assisting in the start-up of Heston’s Hinds Head. He then worked with Paul Heathcote before setting up the Aumbry restaurant with chef Mary Ellen McTague.

15. Adam ReidAdam started his culinary journey at 16, following training at Paul Heathcote’s School of Excellence. He took over the reins as head chef of The French in November 2016. 16. Kishnan KantAward winning chef Kishnan has 29 years’ experience of cooking great food. Kishnan worked at Spice Valley before opening his first restaurant, Sai Spice, in Farnworth.

17. David SmartDubbed Britain’s most passionate baker, the boss of Bolton bakery Greenhalghs, David has gone from an apprentice to a managing director in his 40 years at the company.

18. Scott BannonBury born and bred, self-taught chef, Scott has worked in the hospitality industry for 35 years in local pub and restaurants around Lancashire. Scott owns and is the chef at the Boars Head country pub in Hoghton. 19. Lewis GallagherLewis is the head chef at Prove-nance Food Hall and Restaurant, Westhoughton. He won North West Young Chef of the Year 2012. Provenance is the only Bolton restaurant to be listed in the Good Food Guide 2017.

20. John SergeantExecutive Head Chef at the Last Drop Village Hotel and Spa, Bolton, John brings a wealth of knowledge with more than 20 years in the industry.

There’s some fantastic free cookery demos taking place in Bolton Market (Fri and Sat only) and the Regional Chefs Marquee on Corporation Street each day. Read on for our who’s who and who’s where over the festival weekend!

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Friday Regional Chefs Marquee, Corporation Street 12.30pm Kishnan Kant1.30pm David Smart2.30pm Scott BannonBolton Market, Ashburner Street 11am Alain Job12.30pm Scott Bannon2pm Andrew George3pm Kishnan Kant

Saturday Regional Chefs Marquee, Corporation Street 10am Robert Owen Brown11am Polly Guy12noon Adam Reid1pm Lawrence Tottingham2pm Polly Guy3pm Luis Troyano4pm Andrew George

Bolton Market, Ashburner Street 11am Nick Cullen12.30pm Luis Troyano2pm Robert Owen Brown3pm Alain Job

Sunday Regional Chefs Marquee, Corporation Street 10am Rosie Cake Diva11am John Whaite12noon Mike Harrison1pm John Whaite (Booking required)2pm Jessica O’Keeffe3pm Simon Wood Monday Regional Chefs Marquee, Corporation Street 11am Aiden Byrne12noon Andrew Nutter1pm Lewis Gallagher2.30m Aiden Byrne / Andrew Nutter Cook Off (Booking required)3.30pm John Sergeant (Last Drop Hotel)

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Street Performers With some of the finest street artists around performing daily in the town centre, you’re sure to catch a fantastic show. All are sure to amuse and delight, as well as cause general mayhem around the town!

Friday Bread and Butter Theatre Company - Dinner Ladies Festival site French Fancies - Swank Bolton MarketJust Desserts - Mark Mark Festival siteMatt Barnard - Gordon Blur Juggling Chef Festival siteThe Gorgeous Girls on stilts Festival siteSid Bowfin Show Festival music barSki Band Festival site / Crompton PlaceFlat Cap 3 Festival site Saturday Creature Feature - Foodies Crompton PlaceFrench Fancies - Swank Bolton Market and Festival SiteMatt Barnard Gordon Blur Juggling Chef Festival SiteThe Gorgeous Girls on stilts Crompton PlaceDJ Chef Festival Site

Sunday Cake Ladies Crompton PlaceBread and Butter Theatre Company - Dinner ladies Crompton PlaceGranny Turismo Festival siteIan Marchant - Crockery Juggling show Festival siteHot Potato Syncopators Festival music barMr Goodfellows comedy bronze handcart Festival site Monday Cake Ladies Festival siteCreature Feature - Foodies Crompton PlaceJust Desserts - Mark Mark Crompton PlaceGranny Turismo Festival siteIan Marchant - Crockery Juggling show Festival siteHot Potato Syncopators Festival music barSki Band Festival site/Crompton placeDJ Chef Festival site

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Street Performers With some of the finest street artists around performing daily in the town centre, you’re sure to catch a fantastic show. All are sure to amuse and delight, as well as cause general mayhem around the town!

Friday Bread and Butter Theatre Company - Dinner Ladies Festival site French Fancies - Swank Bolton MarketJust Desserts - Mark Mark Festival siteMatt Barnard - Gordon Blur Juggling Chef Festival siteThe Gorgeous Girls on stilts Festival siteSid Bowfin Show Festival music barSki Band Festival site / Crompton PlaceFlat Cap 3 Festival site Saturday Creature Feature - Foodies Crompton PlaceFrench Fancies - Swank Bolton Market and Festival SiteMatt Barnard Gordon Blur Juggling Chef Festival SiteThe Gorgeous Girls on stilts Crompton PlaceDJ Chef Festival Site

Sunday Cake Ladies Crompton PlaceBread and Butter Theatre Company - Dinner ladies Crompton PlaceGranny Turismo Festival siteIan Marchant - Crockery Juggling show Festival siteHot Potato Syncopators Festival music barMr Goodfellows comedy bronze handcart Festival site Monday Cake Ladies Festival siteCreature Feature - Foodies Crompton PlaceJust Desserts - Mark Mark Crompton PlaceGranny Turismo Festival siteIan Marchant - Crockery Juggling show Festival siteHot Potato Syncopators Festival music barSki Band Festival site/Crompton placeDJ Chef Festival site

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Site map (pages

10 and 11)

Parking and getting hereBolton’s easily accessed by car and public transport. Read on for further details.

Car parksWe know how important great parking is and to make it even easier for youthe parking is FREE all day Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays at:

Deane Road multi-storey car park BL3 5ABTopp Way multi-storey car park BL1 2DJOctagon multi-storey car park BL1 1NU

Travelling by railBolton benefits from one of Greater Manchester’s busiest rail stations, located only minutes from the town centre. For more information on rail services to Bolton, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk or www.thetrainline.com

MetroshuttleTake advantage of our free town centre bus service which runs 9am to 5pm,Monday to Saturday (not including Bank Holidays). The bus calls at places ofinterest, railway and bus stations and major shopping areas in the town centre.

For more information visit: www.bolton.gov.uk

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Please note that Bolton Train Station will be closed over the Bank Holiday weekend (as part of Network Rail’s ongoing programme of work), as a result, the majority of train services will not run in to or out of Bolton until the first service on Monday 28 August, so if you are intending to travel by rail please check your journey on the National Rail Enquiries website first.

Bus replacement services will also be in use, operating from outside of the station on Newport Street from stands A-C. The services which usually run from these stands will operate from the temporary stop nearby on Newport Street. Trains will still run from Bolton to Blackburn and Clitheroe during weekdays.

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Take a load off… This year our festival is bigger than ever before and to help you make the most of your visit we’ve added extra seating around the site so that you can take a breather, put your feet up and simply savour the atmosphere!

www.carrspasties.co.uk Perfect for any occasion

Freshly baked every day

Filled with pride to be taking part in the

Bolton Food and Drink Festival.

Find us on Victoria Square - at the end of Oxford Street

and on Le Mans Crescent

Look out for the green hexagon symbol on the site maps to see where the seating areas are located… we’ve got funky beanbags and bistro style seats galore. Our bars all have lots of seating too so you should never be too far away from somewhere to rest up. All our seating areas are also fully equipped with large umbrellas so that you can keep out of the sun (or hide from the rain) when it gets too much! S� y� �ere.

“All the local info I need is in oneplace!”

www.mylifeinbolton.org.uk

Looking for:• Support as a carer?• Childcare?• Advice and support for Special Educational Needs?• Something to do at the weekend?• Care homes with ratings?• Dentist or doctor near you?

Then visit

There are contact details and information about nurseries, childminders, schools, children and adult social care providers, voluntary organisations, local help groups, activities and events to keep the whole family entertained.

D�’t f�get Enter our competitions to win fes�val g�diesboltonfoodanddrinkfestival.com�anks f� c�ing, we’ s� y� next year

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