2009 Festival
Street Entertainment
To add to the spectacle, musicians and entertainers will be performing on the streets of the town and in the marquees adding to the vibrant pageantry.
Sheltering from any seasonal showers will be several musical acts. Fiddlebox are a fun and exciting accordian and fiddle duo playing a variety of folksy numbers. The Chrysland Guitar Duo play a combination of classical, pop and jazz arrangements.
As well as the music there will be Peter Hopkins, a roving magician with tricks to entertain kids and adults alike (www.kids-magic-show.co.uk). Also our clown will be meandering the streets for juggling and balloon bending performances.
Face painting is available outside the Town Hall free of charge.
Champagne Marquee
Kindly sponsored by Spar, for those who want to add a bit of sophisticated sparkle to their weekend, this ever popular venueto the rear of Lloyds TSB Bank, is the place to go. Serving the best bubbles Spar has to offer, the team from Bar 44 also serve a delicious range of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks. The Spar Champagne Marquee buzzes throughout the weekend with great live entertainment whilst you drink and relax. Entry is free of charge.
Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 11am-7pm
Real Ale Festival
Throughout the Festival weekend, The Vale of Glamorgan Inn are holding a Real Ale Festival with a vast range of real ales, lagers and ciders. The event is in its sixth year and continues to go from strength to strength with marquees at the back of the pub to accommodate the thirsty customers. Live music and food also on offer.
All Weekend
Cider Festival
The Duke of Wellington Inn again host the annual Cider Festival with an extensive range of cider and perry on offer to taste and enjoy. Food and music also on offer.
All Weekend
The Living Cafe
David Lawal will again be holding a varied day of entertainment to suit all tastes. Accompany “the best coffee in Cowbridge” with a delicious cake or perhaps something more substantial. David’s Taste Test will again be on offer – a vegetarian and meaty treat for you to guess the ingredients of. Pop in and have a go.
Sat and Sun
Craft Fayre
The Old Wool Barn’s collection of professional artists will again b 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 crats on show. A great opportunity to start Xmas shopping.
Sat 9.30am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Eat Well, Live Well
As part of the Festival weekend, Milestone Activities and Barefoot Studio will be hosting a Wellbeing Marquee over the two days. The theme is Eat Well, Live Well – information and products to improve your health. Stalls have included Fairtrade produce, skin care, handmade products and complementary therapies.
Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Childrens Entertainment
New to the festival is the “Kids’ Zone” in the Lesser Town Hall, where children of all ages can take part in some lovely crafts and have something to take away with them. These activities will hold a nominal charge to cover materials.
Jewellery and Card Making (www.greenboxcards.co.uk)
Former teacher Elaine Cadenne, will be helping kids create cards for every season. An array of materials will be on offer for children to design and make unique cards.
Since branching into jewellery Elaine has developed fun ways of involving children in this stunning and rewarding craft. With a variety of beads and wire your children can create something colourful and beautiful either for themselves or a gift.
Elaine and some keen volunteers will also have some other exciting and fun opportunities for kids of all ages to get creative so drop in and you’re sure to find an activity that takes you fancy.
Wax Hands (www.waxpod.co.uk)
Waxpod will be offering wax hand replica casts in a variety of fabulous colours. This tactile craft leaves you with a unique model of your hand using some interesting processes.
Face Painting and Clowning
Dandy Doodles will be offering professional face painting free of charge. Whether your little one is a pirate or princess in the making, Emma will have something to please them. Visit her in her gazebo outside the Town Hall.
A balloon bending clown will be roaming the town. Just stop him and ask for your favourite flower, dog, or umbrella (sorry, I mean parasol!)
Demos & Talks
There are many fascinating talks and demos to attend over the weekend – all free of charge. Discussions including tasting sessions are available by attending Ballantynes’ Drinks Talks – held on both Saturday and Sunday afternoons upstairs in the Town Hall.
TV personality, Frances Donovan presents demonstrations by the finest local chefs each day in the Town Hall Car Park where styles of international cuisine are shown throughout the weekend in the Welsh Assembly Government Exhibition Trailer.
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Welsh Assembly Government Food Demonstration Trailer – situated in Town Hall Car Park
Saturday 24th October 2009
1015hr
River View Chinese Restaurant, Cowbridge
River View is a truly family affair – owned by Wing Chan with his uncle Wai as Head Chef.
Since opening over two years ago, this buzzy restaurant has offered authentic delicious cuisine from across China. Wai trained at one of China’s top hotels where he later became Head Chef before moving to the UK and supporting this family venture.(www.riverview668.co.uk)
1130hr
Simon Majumdar, author of ‘Eat My Globe’
Simon will be recreating his Bengali grandmother’s Life Saving Dahl (LSD) whilst regaling the audience with tales from his book ‘Eat My Globe’.
From Newport and Calcutta stock, Simon Majumdar returns to South Wales to tell amazing tales from his year-long quest to “go everywhere and eat everything”. A true culinary obsessive, Simon’s pursuit of the perfect taste experience led him to eat mutton kebab rolls in Mumbai (delicious), dog in china (not so good), but his family’s own recipes can be created anywhere so come and see how.
1245hr
Trealy Farm Charcuterie, Monmouthshire
Trealy founders will be discussing making charcuterie in Wales including meat curing techniques and recipes.
This award winning artisan charcuterie in the heart of Monmouthshire combines the latest technology with traditional methods from France, Germany, Italy and Spain and uses only free range meats without artificial colours or flavours. Trealy Charcuterie maintain the traits of authentic artisan charcuterie whilst delivering a consistent and delicious product.
1400hr
Proprietor Tim Marriott & Head Chef, The Market Place, Cowbridge
Proprietor Tim Marriot and his Head Chef are both highly experienced chefs with wide backgrounds and careers in many respected eateries across Europe. Since taking over a year ago, the team at The Market Place has received rave reviews across the board including the only 5* rating in South Wales from the Metro.
The chefs will combine seasonal and local produce to create contemporary British dishes.
1515hr
Massimo Bishop Scotti, Zucchero Pâtisserie
This year Massimo will pull out all the stops to make his stunning Amedei Toscano dark chocolate mousse Millefogli. Whilst creating he will speak of the full chocolate process from harvesting to consuming.
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.zuccheropatisserie.co.uk)
Sunday 25th October 2009
1030hr
John Cook, Oscars, Cowbridge
John will be cooking cheap and easy meals, ideal for those just leaving home for college and novice cooks on a budget.
Born in Manchester, John 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.
(www.oscarscowbridge.co.uk)
1200hr
Gareth Howard, Loch Fyne, Cowbridge
Chef at the Cowbridge branch of this popular seafood restaurant chain will be dipping in to create some to their specialities. These include crab cakes, crab bisque and magnificent oyster tempura.(www.lochfyne.com/Restaurants/Locations/Cowbridge.aspx)
1330hr
Ray Newberry, UWIC
Ray has been teaching the science and technology of confectionery at UWIC for 20 years. His chocolate workshop has been delivered on many occasions in association with UWIC’s Widening Access, First Campus and at Festivals such as this.
The aim is to take a topic that people of all ages relate to and introduce the science and technology behind it. The workshop introduces school children to the discipline of Food Science and Technology and the jobs that are linked to this discipline. An added incentive for those who attend the workshop is that they also get to taste some great chocolate.
1500hr
TBC
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Upstairs in the Town Hall
Saturday 24th October 2009
10-12 UWIC Surgery/Corporate event
1300hr Colin Hingston, Tipsy Fruit Gins
Based in Worcestershire, Colin is a regular exhibitor at Cowbridge and brings his expertise on fruit wines and gins – from growing to picking to drinking! The business started 11 years ago as they could not sell the farm’s damsons. Now they are one of the only farms replanting damson trees and have recently put their sloe gin into full production.
1415hr Richard Ballantyne, Ballantynes Wine Merchants
Richard Ballantyne is the wine buyer for Ballantynes Wine Merchants in Cardiff. Ballantynes was started in Cowbridge in 1978, moving to Cathedral Road in Pontcanna in 2002. Ballantynes specialises in finding wines which speak about where they come from.
The range is wide and varied carrying a selection of 600 wines from 12 countries at all price levels. This year Richard will give a talk on the Wines of New Zealand.
(www.ballantynes-direct.co.uk)
1530hr Glass Blowing Demonstration
Representatives from the Vale of Glamorgan’s Twin Town of Rheinfelden in Germany are visiting and will be holding several demonstrations of their trade. There will also be an opportunity to view and purchase some of their wares.
Sunday 25th October 2009
1030-1300hr Glass Blowing Demonstration
Another opportunity to view traditional glass blowing methods of Rheinfelden in Germany. Opportunity to view and purchase glassware range.
1400hr Tricia Hill, Hendrewennol Fruit Garden
Tricia’s family have grown fruit in the Vale for over 30 years. A thriving fruit farm and pick-your-own destination, Hendrewennol now produce their own smoothie range and other products from their delicious fruit. Tricia will be experimenting with flavours and may give the audience a chance to create their own special smoothie.
1500hr Farthings, Cowbridge
Emma Passmore (GM) and Gareth Howard (Head Chef)
Come and meet the new team at Farthings who will be demonstrating some of their new menu. With a great reputation for food, at Woods Brasserie, Cardiff Bay and The New Conway, Pontcanna (recently Michelin accredited), the addition of Farthings and Farthings Deli will take this group to even greater heights
1500hr Denis Gwatkin, Gwatkin Cider and Perry, Herefordshire
The Gwatkin family have produced award winning cider and perry at their farm for many years and Denis will be sharing his knowledge at Cowbridge. Although no longer pressed by a horse drawn chase, traditional methods and oak barrels are used to give subtle character to each batch.
Exhibitors for the 2009 Festival
Pride of place at the festival goes to the Cowbridge Food Marquee. This splendid food hall is guaranteed to have something to please the palette with over 75 exhibitors to choose from. Whether your passion is for pates, pies or pastries; chutneys, chillies or chives – you will find samples of the finest local organic produce and international flavours a plenty. Sample the free tasters or indulge in the lunch menu and try something new.
| Alex Gooch Organics | 01874 711798 | Handcrafted breads made in the traditional way using wild yeast and long fermentations | |
| Artisan Cakes | 01446 775270 | Handcrafted, bespoke cakes, tailor-made to suit every recipient & occasion | |
| Australia Direct | 07876 343380 | Picnic sticks – a clever solution to drinking wine out of doors! | |
| Barefoot Books Direct | 02920 495356 | www.BarefootBooks-Direct.com | Award winning books & complementary puzzles & puppets for children of all ages |
| The Best of Taste Co Ltd | 01691 680410 | www.bestoftaste.co.uk | Fruit Coulis makes delicious desserts & stunning savouries too! Hand made, entirely natural & refreshing |
| Black Mountains Smokery | 01873 811566 | www.smoked-foods.co.uk | Award winning traditionally smoked salmon, meats, pountry & cheese – gourmet food hampers and gifts |
| Blaenafon Cheddar Co Ltd | 01495 793123 | www.chunkofcheese.co.uk | Eight distinctive cheddars & four delicious goat varieties, some matured in mine shafts |
| Caboose | 01437 720503 | A range of cakes, sweet & savoury pastries. All gluten free from Caboose, Solva | |
| Caermynydd Piggery | 01974 821361 | Award winning bacon,sausages, gammons & fresh pork products from own pig herd. | |
| Carmarthenshire Cheese Company | 01267 221168 | www.carmarthenshirecheese.co.uk | Soft blue and white mould ripened & hard farmhouse style Welsh cheeses |
| Caroline’s Real Bread Co | 01874 690378 | Bread made in the traditional way with the best ingredients & nothing else | |
| Celtic Spirit Co Ltd | 01873 735770 | www.celticspirit.co.uk | Hand produced liqueurs & spirit drinks |
| Chocolate Dreams | 02920 344300 | Chocolate fountain with fruit & marshmallow kebabs | |
| The Chocolate House | 01443 844221 | www.chocolate-house.co.uk | Award winning Handmade chocolates |
| Cocina Cookware | 01752 863663 | Colourful cookware from oven to table, also associated tableware | |
| Cothi Valley Goats | 01558 685555 | Full range of artisan goat milk cheeses from the hills of Carmarthenshire | |
| Cowpots Icecream | 01994 240434 | Luxury dairy icecream made on the farm with milk from our own pedigree Jersey cows | |
| Cwm Deri Vineyard | 01834 891274 | www.cwm-deri.co.uk | Country wines, Mead and Liquers from our own vineyard in Pembrokeshire |
| R D Edwards & Son | 01446 775270 | Delicious Welsh Angus Beef produced using traditional methods to ensure quality & flavour & served hot in rolls | |
| film42 | 02920 892139 | www.film42.tv | The ‘Coginio’ DVDs are step by step, bilingual guides to cooking Wales’ favourite recipes |
| The Gallery | 01446 775093 | Quality hand made pizzas | |
| The Garlic Farm | 01454 856730 | www.thegarlicfarm.co.uk | Delicious produce from the biggest garlic farm in Europe |
| The Gift of Oil | 01204 559555 | www.thegiftofoil.co.uk | Delicious, single estate extra virgin olive oils. Stunning, genuinely matured Balsamic vinegar of Modena |
| Gillys | 07775 736669 | Delicious homemade foods, freshly prepared to order. Bespoke handmade condiments. | |
| Glam Lamb | 01446 774458 | www.glamlamb.co.uk | A taste of luxury cooked by the man with the golden boots! |
| Glyndwr Vineyard | 01446 774564 | Estate-grown Welsh red, white & vintage sparkling wines. | |
| Greta’s Wholefoodies | 01446 775240 | www.gretaswholefoodies.com | Healthy, wholesome & delicious veggie burgers sold hot with superfood salads or frozen to take home. |
| Gwatkin Cider | 01981 550258 | www.gwatkincider.co.uk | Real farmhouse cider & perry made in oak vats |
| Gwynt-Y-Ddraig Cider Ltd | 01443 209852 | www.gwyntcider.com | Award winning Cider and Perry produced by raditional methods from freshly picked & pressed fruit |
| The Handmade Scotch Egg Co Ltd | 01885 490520 | www.handmadescotcheggs.co.uk | Free range eggs & meats along with innovative vegetarian recipes |
| Hendrewennol Fruit Garden | 01446 781367 | Smoothies & fruit produce using the best soft fruit, grown in the Vale for over 30 years | |
| Herbal Connections | 01873 811055 | www.herbalconnections.co.uk | Over 100 different herbs, spices & blends, distinctive useful kitchen gadgets plus gift sets |
| Homemade Country Preserves & Diabetic Products | 01437 731553 | Award winning homemade preserves & diabetic products. Healthy option no added sugar option | |
| In a Pickle | 01639 849999 | www.unusualfoodcompany.co.uk | Jams, marmalades,chutneys and True Taste Award curd |
| Kid Me Not | 01558 685935 | www.kidmenot.co.uk | Goats milk products including cheese, yoghurt, choc, fudge & meat |
| La Creperie de Sophie | 01446 793216 | Delicious, unusual, French! Free range local ingredients, large sweet, savoury unique Breton Crepes & galettes | |
| Lewis Fine Foods | 01656 749441 | Bakery produce, sweet and savoury including vegetarian | |
| P J Llewellyn | 01446 772344 | Top quality lamb raised in the heart of the Vale of Glamorgan | |
| Lliw Valley Smokehouse | 01792 885417 | Smoked Welsh trout, hot & traditional smoked Scottish salmon | |
| Love Patisserie | 01497 820165 | Sweet pastries, gooey chocolate brownies & fluffy meringues made with love | |
| The Ludlow Nut Co | 01584 876512 | www.ludlownutco.co.uk | Hand Mixed award winning range of gourmet muesli & porridge mixes, nuts, dried fruits & related confectionery |
| Martin’s Jerked Meats | 01443 433506 | www.martinskerkedmeats.com | Range of jerkies including rabbit, venison, beef & tofu plus delicious fruit leathers |
| Mexichim | 01443 201410 | www.mexichim.co.uk | Clay chimeneas made by artisans in Mexico with accessories to tun it into an outdoor cooker |
| Mosmar Liqueurs & Spirits | 02920 707102 | Fine selection of fruit wines & liquers together with Penderyn Welsh Whisky & other products | |
| Multiple Organics | 01446 772964 | Wales’ premier herb and wildflower nursery growing over 300 varieties. Specialists in citrus trees | |
| The Nut Hut | 01873 831614 | Freshly roasted cinnamon & vanilla glazed cashews, peanuts, almonds, hazelnuts, pecans | |
| Nuts About Coffee | 01873 858989 | www.nutsaboutcoffee.com | The Little Coffee Van – coffee & organic homemade cookies |
| Oli Oli Olives | 01656 735235 | www.oli-oli-olives.co.uk | The best olives & deli foods around, produced here in South Wales |
| Otley Brewery | 01685 874820 | Artisan brewery producing local real ale, winners of Champion Beer of Wales 2008 | |
| The Parsnipship Ltd | 01656 880874 | www.theparsnipship.co.uk | Locally produced original & unique vegetarian food |
| Penlon Cottage Brewery | 01545 580022 | www.penlon.biz | Multi True Taste of Wales Award winning bottle conditioned beer |
| Pepworth’s Food Company | 01443 400223 | Large variety of Welsh and continental cheeses, crackers & Welsh wines | |
| Poffertjes | 01239 851528 | www.poffertjes.co.uk | Poffertjes (traditional mini-Dutch pancakes), hot Belgian waffles |
| Preseli Coffee Roasters | 01348 840011 | Cups of ethically traded & home-roasted coffee with fairtrade teas & hot chocolate. | |
| Really Welsh | 02920 224506 | www.reallywelsh.com | Locally grown, award winning fresh produce from Vale of Glamorgan plus ready meals & daff bulbs |
| D H Rees & Sons | 01446 760478 | Traditionally reared lamb from the Vale of Glamorgan | |
| Riverford Organic Vegetables | 01639 890138 | www.riverfordhomedelivery.co.uk | Fresh organic fruit, vegetables & meat boxes free delivery to your home |
| Signature Wine | 0845 6300 071 | www.signaturewine.co.uk | An exceptional range of high-quality wines from the Treis Cellars in the picturesque Moselle Valley, Germany |
| Sim’s Foods Ltd | 01443 800554 | www.simrath.co.uk | Our Samosas are premium products branded under ‘Samosaco’ – available at Farmers’ markets & convenience stores |
| Slade Farm Organics | 01656 880048 | Gloucester Old Spot, Aberdeen Angus & Welsh lamb meat, burgers & sausages – Vale born & reared on the farm | |
| Snowdonia Cheese | 01745 360246 | www.snowdoniacheese.co.uk | A selection of premium quality cheese truckles. |
| Strawberry Fields | 01446 772675 | Local fruit & veg supplier from Penny Lane, Cowbridge | |
| Taste of Persia | 01291 672474 | Taste of Persia, taste the diference, guaranteed to tickle your tastebuds – ready made meals to take away. | |
| Teifi Farmhouse Cheese | 01239 851528 | www.teificheese.com | Award winning artisan cheeses & the world’s first organic whisky. |
| Thai Orchid Catering | 01446 795113 | Hot & fresh Thai cuisine, freshly prepared & served with a smile | |
| Tipsy Fruit Gins Ltd | 01584 781289 | www.tipsyfruitgins.co.uk | Traditionally made lime vodka & gin fruit liqueurs – damson, cherry, raspberry, seville orange, blackcurrant,sloe |
| Trealy Farm Charcuterie | 01600 740705 | www.trealyfarm.com | Charcuterie made in Monmouthshire. British salami & air-dried meats from free ranging traditional breed meat |
| Trioni Ltd | 01239 682791 | www.trioni.com | Daioni range of organic, low fat & sugar milk drinks. Banana, chocolate & strawberry flavour |
| Twin River Poultry & Waterfowl | 01269 822214 | www.penrhiwfarm.co.uk | Locally produced, top quality poultry & waterfowl |
| The Vale Hog Roasting Company | 01656 766893 | Free range Hog roast with perfect crackling, homemade Bramley apple sauce & stuffing – wow! | |
| Vale of Glamorgan Fairtrade Forum | 01446 771309 | Foods of fairtrade origin; teas, coffees, pasta, chocolate & more | |
| Venison from the Vale | 01446 781900 | www.healthyvenison.co.uk | Prime organic venison, low in fat & cholesterol, direct from our historic deer park |
| Warcop Ales | 01633 680058 | Real ales, real lagers, ciders, perrys, wine & fruit juices produced by traditional methods | |
| Welsh Brew Tea | 01792 363391 | www.welshbrewtea.com | A full range of ‘welsh brew/paned gymreig’ tea including caddies & gift packs |
| Wernddu Wine & Vineyard | 01600 740104 | www.wernddu-wine.co.uk | Wernddu Welsh wine,cider and Perry traditionally made on our farm in Monmouthshire |
| Wessex Pantry | 01409 241528 | www.wessexpantry.co.uk | Producers of high quality meat, fish & game pies |
| Whynothot | 01269 845450 | www.WHYNOTHOT.co.uk | Hot sauces & chutneys including the world record breaking Naga. All home grown & home made |
| Wil’s Smokehouse | 01544 327847 | www.wilssmokehouse.co.uk | Organic smoked mixed nuts, pumpkin & sunflower seeds, extra virgin olive oil & sea salt |
Acknowledgements
Cowbridge Food and Drink Festival Committee thank all our funders, sponsors and supporters for their help:
Funders: Vale of Glamorgan Council and Welsh Assembly Government.
Sponsors: UWIC, Spar, Vale 4×4 & Arthur John
Thanks to: 293 Air Training Corp, 750 Cowbridge Charter Trust, Cowbridge Chamber of Trade, Cowbridge Cricket Club, Cowbridge Gem, Cowbridge Town Council, Creative Rural Communities, Hitchings Electrical Contractors, HSBC, Lloyds TSB Bank plc, Llwynhelig Farm, Mount Pleasant Farm, Cowbridge Constabulary, St John Ambulance, Watts Coaches, West Farm Veterinary Clinic, all committee members and the town of Cowbridge.
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