The first Peebles Food Festival (Oct 19-21) aims to reinforce the town’s excellent reputation for first class cooking and locally grown produce.
The town’s leading hotels and restaurants which will feature specially themed menus and is being supported by some of Scotland’s top chefs.
Cookery demonstrations will feature Kenny Coltman, executive head chef at the Caledonian Hilton in Edinburgh; Scottish Olympic Culinary team member Kevin McGillivray, who is executive head chef at the 3 Rosette Castleton House Hotel in Perthshire; and Braehead Foods executive and former chef, Tim Dover.
Other events include a seven course gala dinner with each course prepared by a local chef using Scotland’s best produce and an indoor food market showcasing the Borders’ finest food and drink suppliers and offering visitors the chance to sample and purchase products.
Running alongside the main events, Kenny Vannan of Villeneuve Wines will present a series of wine courses including “Round the Wine World in 80 Minutes”.
And pupils from the town’s three primary schools will take part in a cook-off competition with a healthy eating theme under the watchful eyes of Peebles Hydro head chef Len Cumming.
The food festival is part of the town’s ambitious Hidden Treasure marketing initiative which is aimed at bringing more visitors to the town.
For a full list of events, times, ticket prices and other attractions visit www.peeblesfoodfestival.com.
