FOUR town schools and a care home have already signed up to take part in events in conjunction with this year’s Droitwich Food Festival.
The organisations will prepare and cook a meal or dish of their choice.
The first one saw six youngsters from Westlands First School head to the Vernon Arms in Hanbury on May 18 where they watched a demonstration by the chefs there.
They then had the chance to make their own pizzas and, of course, got to eat them at the end.
The next one will feature youngsters from St Josephs cooking an Italian pasta dish with the help of chef Scott from Bullocks Tea Room.
Then in June, two pre-school groups and children from the Blue Giraffe Nursery will go along to the Droitwich Spa Methodist Church to make their own lollipops.
And finally, the residential home at Newlandhurst is planning a barbecue with Mark and Christine from Deliciously Squared Catering – that will take place later in June or early July.
Patrick Davis, the Droitwich Food Festival organiser, told The Standard: “We have linked up local chefs with local schools with the emphasis on local food and ingredients and the importance of preparation and cooking rather than just getting a take away or ready meal from the supermarket.”
The Droitwich Food and Drink Festival will be held in the Lido Park on June 17. It will be officially opened by TV chef Brian Turner and it will feature around 100 exhibitors offering a wide range of produce, the demonstration kitchen, live entertainment throughout the day and a ‘Kids Zone’ offering a multitude of free activities for children.
For more information on the Food and Drink Festival, visit www.droitwichspafestival.co.uk or email [email protected] – alternatively, call Lynda Syree on 07768 110855.
