We are named as headline sponsors of the ‘James Du Pavey Festival Food Theatre’ at this year’s 7th annual Ginger and Spice Festival in Market Drayton.

The Food Theatre which will be a star attraction at this year’s festival, will be located under the stone portico Buttercross on Cheshire Street, in the centre of Market Drayton, and will showcase top, local and regional chefs demonstrating between 10am and 4.30pm on Saturday 30th September 2023.

The supporting sponsor of the James Du Pavey Food Theatre is the Shire Collection who are also based in Shropshire and own the Buttercross Bistro in Market Drayton.

For the second year, the James Du Pavey Food Theatre, will be hosted by Shropshire based podcaster, Charlotte Foster, whose background in podcasts and radio (BBC and local commercials stations) will bring a wealth of presenting experience to the role.  The chefs demonstrating will be assisted by talented home economist and recipe developer, Jill Weatherburn, and a team of volunteers.

The Chef lineup includes Jill Weatherburn herself, Chef Liam James Tinsley of the Buttercross (Shire collection); Chef Chris Burt of the Shire Collection; Chef James Sherwin of Wild Shropshire; Chef and Master Baker Michel Nijsten of The Inn Baschurch and British Bread Company; Dan Smith the Pastry Box Shropshire;  Scott Shepley demonstrating how to butcher a joint from Shepley’s Butchers with their local meat and Petit Pates de Pezenas (France).

The James Du Pavey Food Theatre will be free of charge to attend and located under the 19th century stone portico Buttercross on Cheshire Street.

Commenting, James, said: “We are so excited to be sponsoring this fantastic festival again this year and can’t wait to see the wonderful dishes created in the Food Theatre. The Ginger and Spice Festival is a fabulous day out for all of the family and we are honoured to be a part of it!”

Liam James Tinsley, Headchef at the Buttercross Bistro in Market Drayton said: “The Shire Collection are delighted to be the supporting sponsor of the James Du Pavey Food Theatre at this year’s Ginger & Spice Festival. As head chef of the Buttercross Bistro, (part of the Shire Collection), I will be showcasing my signature dishes from our fantastic new menu that we have just launched at a cookery demonstration in the Food Theatre on the day. I can’t wait to show the festival goers what’s on offer at our amazing bistro café in the heart of the town.”

Festival Director, Julia Roberts, said, “We are absolutely thrilled to have the continued support of James Du Pavey as headline sponsor of the James Du Pavey Food Theatre again in 2023. “With James Du Pavey’s generous support and unwavering commitment to creating unforgettable experiences, we’ve been able to host this popular, live and interactive food theatre again including a fantastic line-up of top regional chefs. As ever, James’s Eccleshall branch team will be at the event to showcase their outstanding commitment to the local area of Market Drayton.”

The team from the Eccleshall Office, will be present on the day to meet festival goers and assist with the festival food theatre.

Read the full article via Shropshire Live at: https://www.shropshirelive.com/taste/2023/08/08/headline-sponsor-named-for-ginger-and-spice-festivals-food-theatre/