2008 Festival

Cheese and Wine Marquee

Cheese and Wine Marquee – sponsored and hosted for a second year by Anglesey Airport. Wonderfully complimentary wine and cheese largely produced in Wales by small producers with many awards between them.

Champagne Marquee

Champagne Marquee and Bar Kindly sponsored by Spar in association with Cowbridge’s fantastic Bar 44, this luxurious marquee can be found to the rear of Lloyds TSB Bank (access North Road). Entry is free to this calm and sophisticated spot. Not just champagne on offer accompanied by live music to rejuvenate the weary shopper. Enjoy a light lunch from a selection of deli platters. Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-8pm



The Watchmen – Playing at The Champagne Marquee

The excellent band ‘The Watchmen’ are supporting the Food and Drink Festival with an exclusive gig in the Champagne Marquee on the Saturday evening. Tickets are SOLD OUT.  Sat 7.30pm-12am.

Demos & Talks

The Welsh Assembly Government are again a main funder for the Festival and have provided the demonstration vehicle for our chefs to show off their skills on Saturday and Sunday.  The demonstration vehicle is situated in the Town Hall car park and welcomes some of the best local kitchen talent.

Saturday 25th October

Hosting this year’s food demonstrations is Sue Tasher, also known as Editor, food writer and critic of the very popular Vale Community Times. Sue will compere events and draw extra snippets of information from our guest chefs.

1000    Alan Beckett, UWIC
1100    Warinda Massingham
1200    Punitha
1300    Hywel Jones, Calon, Llanerch Vineyard.
1400    Anand George, Mint and Mustard
1500    Andrew Dudley, The Bush Inn
1600    Daniel Jones, Raglans Restaurant, Copthorne Hotel

Sunday 26th October

1100    John Cook, Oscars
1200    Ray Newberry, UWIC
1300    Ryan Jones, Gilbys
1400     Alex Beard
1500    Massimo Bishop-Scotti – Zucchero

Drink Talks

Entry is free of charge and includes tasters (ID may be requested for those including alcohol).

12.30pm Saturday, 25th October    Richard Ward PhD, student from UWIC.
2.00pm Saturday, 25th October    Richard Ballantyne, Ballantynes Wine Merchants.
12.30pm Sunday, 26th October    Colin Hingston, Tipsy Gins.
2.00pm Sunday, 26th October    Richard Ballantyne, Ballantynes Wine Merchants.

Biogs of Chefs

Warinda Massingham, known as Mai was born in Petchabun, central Thailand and now lives in Llantwit Major. She has been cooking traditional Thai food for about 30 years, 14 of these professionally, and now owns an outside catering company specialising in this delicious cuisine.
Having studied law and business, Punitha moved to Wales to raise her family. Her love of food and business led her to open the first South Indian specialist gourmet restaurant in Wales – Panithas in Cardiff. Hand picked chefs from various regions of South India blend authentic spices with local produce with delicious results.

Hywel has worked in a string of Michelin Star establishments throughout his career – Chez Nico at 9,  Marco Pierre White, Le Souffle – earning his own as Head Chef at Foliage restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde and at Lucknam Park. His newest venture is “Calon” restaurant at Llanerch Vineyard.

Anand George was born in Kochi, Southern India, the centre of spice trade since the 14th Century. Having worked for India’s premier hotelier in Mumbai, Anand moved to London and most recently started Mint and Mustard. Their belief is that the heart of Indian cuisine lies in the villages and small towns with authentic family recipes.

Head Chef Daniel has just helped secure a 2nd AA rosette and was praised for his use of seasonal ingredients in creating innovative dishes. Daniel was previously at Llangoed Hall where they achieved a Michelin star and aims for similar at Raglans.

Born in Manchester, John Cook moved to South Wales and trained at Bridgend College before working as Sous Chef at The Coed-Y-Mwstwr. In 2001 he was a finalist in the Welsh Chef of the Year and John has been Head Chef at Oscars since opening in 2004.

After 17 years in the baking industry Ray Newberry returned to UWIC (where he trained) in 1988 to teach baking technology and has developed some of the most successful modules including the Science of Chocolate. For the Festival Ray will examine the production of hand made quality chocolates using the best Belgian chocolate.

Raised in Maesteg, Ryan Jones trained at Bridgend College and later worked at the Hyde Park Intercontinental Hotel. Inspired by fine dining experiences in London, Welsh speaker Ryan returned to Wales in 2001. His passions are classical cooking, French cuisine and Welsh produce.

Alex Beard trained with the world famous chef Raymond Blanc and worked at Le Manoir for four years. She then moved to another gourmet restaurant before setting up her own personal chef business based in Abercynon.

Born in Capri, Massimo trained in advanced pâtisserie and confectionery in London and went on to work in some of the UK’s best eateries including The Aubergine for Gordon Ramsay. He has worked with M&S to develop dessert recipes and now has his own award winning pâtisserie business as well as Zucchero Pâtisserie School here in the Vale. www.zucchero.uk.com

Zucchero Pâtisserie Recipe

Exhibitors

The Cowbridge Food Marquee hosts over 70 exhibitors ranging from pies to preserves, honey to hummus and bangers to beer. With a high proportion of organic local produce, the varied mix of food and drink is great to boost your larder and broaden your culinary horizons. Sample the free tasters or purchase a glorious lunch, from veggie burgers to Thai cuisine.

  1. Multiple Organics  01446 772964  Herbs, wild flowers, chillies, olive trees and a wide range of citrus trees.
  2. Oaklands Organic  01446 781177  Award-winning meat & poultry ethically produced in the Vale of Glam.
  3. In a Pickle!  01656 729305  Handmade jams, chutneys, curds, marmalades, oils & pickles, freshest produce.
  4. Eddie’s Free Range Eggs  01792 390717  Free range eggs & vegetables.
  5. The Chocolate House  01656 660238  Delicious handmade chocolates from Wales.
  6. Mosmar Liqueurs & Spirits  029 20707102  Unique range of luxurious liqueurs & spirits including
  7. Penderyn Welsh Whisky & associated products.
  8. Lewis Fine Foods  01656 749441  Bakery items, savouries, bread, handmade cakes & traybakes.
  9. Oli Oli Olives  01656 735235  Best quality range of marinated olives & Mediterranean foods in Wales.
  10. Caermynydd Piggery  01974 821361  Award winning bacon, sausages, gammons & fresh pork products from own pig herd.
  11. R D Edwards & Son  01656 661100  Angus beef reared using traditional practices. Enjoy the taste of local food produced the natural way.
  12. Artisan Cakes  01656 661100  Handcrafted cakes, tailor-made to suit every recipient & occasion giving the utmost in creativity & individuality.
  13. P J Llewellyn & Partners  01446 772344  Delicious Welsh lamb at it’s best produced locally in the heart of the Vale.
  14. Pencae Mawr Farm Foods  01558 668613  Gold and Silver True Taste Awards; quality handmade organic chutneys, preserves, mustards, marmalades & sauces.
  15. Blaencamel Farm  01570 470529  Organically grown salads & vegetables fresh from Ceredigion.
  16. Lliw Valley Smokehouse  01792 885417  Oak smoked finest Welsh trout, chicken & turkey & cold smoked Shetlands salmon.
  17. D H Rees & Sons  01446 760478  Traditionally reared lamb from the Vale of Glamorgan.
  18. Gwynt-Y-Ddraig Cider Ltd  01443 209852  Premium foumhouse cider & perry produced using traditional methods.
  19. Venison from the Vale  01446 781900  Prime organic venison from historic local park in a variety of meal size cuts.
  20. Warcop Ales  01633 680058  Real ales, lager & cider.
  21. Glam Lamb  01446 774458  A taste of luxury cooked by the man with the golden boots! www.glamlamb.co.uk
  22. Cookin’ Camper  01446 794811  Delicious homemade meatballs & desserts, making the most of the finest Vale ingredients www.cookincamper.co.uk
  23. Farthings  01446 771602  Delicious pizzas & quiches from the sumptuous Cowbridge deli Farthings.
  24. Fitz’s Food  01446 421216  Delicious soups, sauces & marinades.
  25. Mrs Raj  01633 718318  Homemade, simply great fresh indian curries cooked to perfection with authentic Indian taste.
  26. The Vale Hog Roast  01656 766893  Free Range Hog Roast with perfect crackling, homemade bramley apple sauce & stuffing – WOW!
  27. Simon Greenhalgh  01550 777244  Crepes made with home produced mix, home reared eggs & variety of fillings.
  28. Cwrt Newydd Produce  01446 775240  Hot veggie burgers to eat & frozen to take home.
  29. Thai Orchid Catering  01446 795113  Delicious hot thai food, made fresh, cooked & served with a smile.
  30. Caroline’s Real Bread Co  01874 690378  Award winning selection of breads & bread puddings.
  31. Besmoke  01273 491114  Traditionally spoked garlic, salt & spices as well as our famous oak smoked baby roasting potatoes.
  32. Seeds of Italy  020 8427 5020  Italian ingredients you grown yourself.
  33. Riverford Organic  01639 890138  Fresh organic fruit, vegetables & meat boxes free delivery to your home.
  34. Emily’s Jams & Pickles  01905 611955  Wide range of homemade jams, chutneys & condiments, all free from preservatives & additives.
  35. The Best of Taste Company Ltd  01691 680410  Fruit coulis dessert sauces for discerning taste buds, entirely natural.
  36. Wessex Pantry  01409 241528  Producers of high quality meat, fish & game pies.
  37. Tipsy Fruit Gins Ltd  01584 781289  Traditionally made fruit gin liqueurs – damson, cherry, raspberry, seville orange, blackcurrant.
  38. Rymney Brewery  01685 874820  Award winning Real Ale by the bottle, selection pack & kegs.
  39. Flying Fish Feasts  01404 47771  Fresh handmade gourmet fishcakes & seafood dishes using locally sourced ingredients wherever possible.
  40. Handmade Scotch Eggs Co  01885 490520  37 different varieties of innovative handmade scotch eggs.
  41. The Organic Smokehouse  01588 660206  Multi award winning artisan smokehouse.
  42. Trioni Ltd  01239 682791  Daioni organic flavoured milk drinks.
  43. Cow Pots  01994 240434  Luxury dairy icecream made on the farm with milk from our own pedigree Jersey cows.
  44. Celtic Spirit Company Ltd  01873 735770  Hand produced liqueurs & spirit drinks made to family recipes.
  45. Mexichim  01443 201410  Mexican maintenance free superchims & accessories to tun your chimenea into an     outdoor cooking experience.
  46. Wooden It Be Nice  01446 773231  Kitchen wooden products.
  47. Picnicsticks  07876 343380  Stainless steel wine glass holders: an unusual gift that’s great for picnics or gardens.
  48. Cocina Cookware  01752 863663  Colourful Mediterranean cookware for use on direct heat, also associated decorative tableware.
  49. Alex Gooch Organics  01544 230283  Handcrafted artisan bread made in the traditional way using only the best organic ingredients.
  50. Wil’s Smokehouse  01544 327847  Organic smoked pumpkin & sunflower seeds, mixed nuts, extra virgin oil & sea salt.
  51. Herbal Connections  01873 811055  Over 100 different herbs, spices & blends, distinctive useful kitchen gadgets plus gift sets.
  52. Why Not Hot  01269 845450  Mild to wild chutneys, chilli sauces, jellies & smoked chillis grown & produced in Wales.
  53. Really Welsh Trading Company  07824 504763  Really Welsh Trading Co promotes flavour & seasonality, growing great produce in Wales.
  54. Gwatkin Cider  01981 550258  Real farmhouse cider & perry made in oak vats.
  55. Elan Valley Mutton Co.  01597 811240  Superior mutton from Welsh Mountain sheep organically reared in the beautiful Elan Valley.
  56. Kid Me Not  01558 685935  Goats milk products inc confectionary, cheese & smoothies.
  57. Slade Farm Organics  01656 880048  Award-winning Welsh organic pork, lamb & beef; born, reared, prepared on the farm.
  58. Nut Hut  01873 831614  Roasted cinammon & vanilla glazed nuts.
  59. Chocolate Dreams  029 20344300  Fruit dipped in chocolate fountain and coffee machine.
  60. Welsh Brew Tea  01792 363391  A range of quality teas in gift & retail format, bilingually packaged.
  61. The Cutting Edge  01628 663791  High quality kitchen knives & utensils.
  62. Richardson’s Home Baking  01267 241248  Makers of the “Etta’s Royal Cake” & speciality cakes – diabetic & gluten free.
  63. Black Mountains Honey  01873 830400  Honey from our own bees, additive & preservative free preserves.
  64. Penlon Cottage Brewery  01545 580022  Vegetarian-friendly beers brewed using barley malt, hops, water, yeast & natural flavourings.
  65. Organic Whisky.com  01239 851528  The world’s first Soil Association symbol organic Whisky.
  66. The Garlic Farm  01454 856730  Delicious produce from the biggest garlic farm in Europe.
  67. Gilly’s  07775 736669  A mouthwatering range of handmade fine quality condiments.
  68. Nuts About Coffee  01873 858989  Speciality coffees & delicious hand made chocolate.
  69. Teifi Farmhouse Cheese  01239 851528  Welsh artisan cheeses including the world renowned Celtic Promise.
  70. Glyndwr Vineyard  01446 774564  Red, white, rose Welsh regional wine. Vinage sparkling & rose wines.
  71. Cothi Valley Goats  01558 685555  Full range of artisan goat milk cheeses from the hills of Carmarthenshire.
  72. Carmarthenshire Cheese Company  01267 221168  Soft speciality & blue vein cheeses, hard farmhouse style cheeses.
  73. Cwm Deri Vineyard  01834 891274  Large selection of country wines, liqueurs & mead from our vineyard in Wales.
  74. Premier Welsh Hampers & Cheeses  01994 230202  Some of Wales’ most exquisite cheeses including Golden Cenarth aka “olde sweaty socks”.
  75. Snowdonia Cheese Company  01745 813388  Range of individually flavoured wax coated truckles of cheese.

Childrens Entertainment

Cowbridge Food and Drink Festival 2008 welcomes children of all ages to visit the Market Place and use all the senses to experience the delights of the produce. Taste everything you can and enjoy it.

Please look out for food and drink demo times and learn how to create great dishes and drinks. Food should be fun and these aim to enthuse.

Check out the activities all around Cowbridge – in unexpected corners and down the lovely alleys -  and dip into new things.

A roving clown and balloon modeller will be on hand to create hats and various creatures and a face painter (Dandy Doodles) will be situated adjacent to the information point, outside the Town Hall.

Cake Decorating Competition

On Sunday 26th October at 12noon we will be holding the judging for a ‘Cake Decorating Competition’ for under 12 year olds. The cakes can be any shape or size and don’t necessarily need to be homemade as they will be entirely judged on the decoration – not even tasted. Entry is free. Entries should be taken to the ‘control point’ to the rear of the Town Hall from 10am.

Crèche

The Crèche returns for 2008 in the very central and  convenient location at the Lesser Town Hall. SIMPLY OUT OF SCHOOL are kindly providing a licensed crèche (up to 8 years) over the weekend (Saturday 1030-1630hr, Sunday 1100-1500hr).

Sign in your children allowing you to browse the produce or simply sit down for a leisurely lunch around Cowbridge. Children will be safely entertained with a variety of activities from experienced staff.

Pre-booking available and recommended kids@cowbridgefoodanddrink.org 1 hour £3, 2 hour £5. Cost includes fresh fruit, water and juice. Parents are asked to supply any other scheduled snacks/meals as required.

www.simplyoutofschool.co.uk

Street Entertainment

Principality Building Society are again kindly sponsored the street entertainment which enhances Cowbridge’s carnival atmosphere.

Around the high street, sheltering from any showers, will be fiddle and accordian duo Fiddlebox, the Chrysland Guitar Duo and members of Musikverein Nollingen, a brass band from Cowbridge’s twin town in Germany Rheinfelden.

Kids, get your faces painted outside the Town Hall and look out for the balloon artist and clown – free of charge, plus a few other surprises over the weekend.

Real Ale Festival
On 25th and 26th October the Vale of Glamorgan Inn are offering an even wider range of real ales, lagers and ciders. Supported by CAMRA this event is in its fifth year and includes live entertainment and food. All Weekend.

Cider Festival
David Wallis at the Duke of Wellington Inn will be celebrating the wonderful properties of the apple with an extensive range of ciders on offer to test and buy. Plus food and music throughout the weekend. All Weekend.

Craft Fayre
The Old Wool Barn’s collection of professional artists will again be showing off their work in their workshops. CraftfolK are holding a craft fayre across the road at Vale Forge with over 35 exhibitors including ceramics, metalwork and wood as well as some more unusual crafts on show. A great opportunity to start Xmas shopping. Sat 9.30am-5pm and Sun 10am-4pm

Cowbridge Art Society
To complete the cultural experience, pop into the Old Hall to see an exhibiton and sale by Vale of Glamorgan Artists 2-6pm Saturday and 1-6pm Sunday, plus a jazz performance at The Living Café in Hurrans on Sunday afternoon.