Tarbert Seafood Festival

Cookery Demonstrations

2010 Cookery Line-up

Following the appearance of Nick Nairn between 2005 and 2009 (spanning 5 years) we are proud to announce the following for 2010!

Cyrus Todiwala MBE OBE

All the way from London to cook with our fantastic seafood produce, Cyrus Todiwala (proprietor of Cafe Spice Namaste) and a significant contributor to the food and hospitality industry in the UK will be cooking for you live at Tarbert Seafood Festival.

Cyrus is acknowledged as the most creative chef working in Indian cuisine today. With numerous television appearances and awards, not to mention official recognition by the Queen, Cyrus is going to be a fantastic hit in a real gem of a demonstration.

Colin Bussey

Colin, previously executive chef at the Gleneagles Hotel, one of the top jobs in UK chefing presenting the highest standards of food preparation, sourcing and creativity, will be cooking live for you at the Tarbert Seafood Festival.

Colin, provides significant support, training and development services to the industry working with big names, mainstream commercial companies including the locally well known Loch Fyne Oyster Bar.

Oscar Sinjorgo (Stonefield Castle Hotel)

Oscar, Head Chef at Stonefield Castle Hotel will be cooking for you on a fantastic afternoon schedule. Taste food that you could be eating in Stonefield Castle Hotel that evening. Click the image below to see the Seafood Festival menu at the Stonefield Castle Hotel!

Pascale Theze (Corner House Bistro)

As seen on the BBC's Hairy Bikers Food Tour of Britain, Pascal will be cooking dishes for you with a typical french influence in our fantastic continental and cultural food fest that is Tarbert Seafood Festival.

About The Festival and Cooking.

The Tarbert Seafood Festival is mainly about promoting the local produce from this small fishing village in Scotland.

Many well known chefs have been here to sample the wonderful seafood and to help us promote this further television's professional celebrity chef Nick Nairn is has supported and been at our event for 5 years between 2004 and 2009!

People were amazed at the difference between the quality of food served anywhere and the food produced by Nick, and needless to say were tasting every dish on offer, we encourage you to come along and watch him cook live and taste some of his creations, you will be amazed.

Top chefs from local establishments demonstrate their skills and let you taste their professional prepared and cooked delights!

What time does the cookery start?

The cookery starts at 1.30pm and this will run for the duration of the afternoon until about 4pm. We encourage you to get an overnight stay, have a wonderful meal in the village and hang around for the music on the Sunday.

Where are the cookery demonstrations?

Simply follow the road for several hundred yards from the crowning of the seafood queen and at the far end of the fishing quay where the boats are tied up will be cooking demonstrations and seafood stalls in abundance.

Can I ask the chefs question?

Yes, the chefs will be too happy to share their expertise with you, but please make sure the questions are sort and relevant as not to distract.

Can I taste all the food?

Yes, you will be able to taste all the food cooked by the chefs. You do so at your own risk and of course there is limited amounts to go around. The food will be divided up by the fantastic staff.

Is the cookery on Saturday and Sunday?

The cookery demonstrations are only on the Saturday, but it is for the whole afternoon so that as many people get to go in and have a look.

How much does it cost to get in?

Entry is free for the cookery but we would like a small donation to help fund this annual event. Please give generously as the Seafood Festival is a non-profit making charity working on behalf of the community.

Can I leave feedback or comments?

Yes, we will leave a feedback sheet on the chairs, we would be grateful if you could leave feedback on your experience and of course how you think the event could be improved, or just how much you enjoyed the 'Seafood Festival Experience'.

We look forward to seeing you at the cookery demonstrations.