5.45pm to 6.30pm 

Wham, Bam, Thank Ewe, Lamb! Learn the difference between lamb, hogget and mutton, and why older animals should make a return to our tables, while we prepare a dish showcasing some fantastic produce and talk you through cooking over direct heat. Quince jelly and sherry vinegar are combined with butter to form a glaze, and … Read more

What’s included in the ticket price?

What’s included in the ticket price? 🎉 Festival Highlights Chef’s Kitchen – Live cooking demos from top chefs. BBQ Grill Stage – Flame-grilled favourites and BBQ masterclasses. Kadai Fire Bowl Stage – Open-fire cooking and smoky flavours. Live Music – Bands, solo acts & chilled vibes all weekend. Street Theatre – Surprising, quirky, and unforgettable … Read more

Kids Go Free

Kids go Free! 👧🧒 Kids Go Free! Enjoy a fantastic family day out — and the best part? Children under 15 go free when accompanied by a ticket-paying adult. Make memories without breaking the bank! RETURN TO TICKET PAGE

Why We Charge Admission

Ticket Information 💷 Why We Charge Admission Your ticket price helps us cover the essential costs of delivering a safe, enjoyable, and high-quality festival experience. Some of these costs include: Venue hire (fees paid to Cheltenham Borough Council) Lighting, staging, and event setup Live musical entertainment Chef demo and cooking stage costs Security and insurance … Read more

Discover Baijiu Spirits of China – 10.45am to 11.30am

Discover Baijiu Spirits Baijiu is a potent, clear Chinese spirit typically distilled from sorghum, though it can be made from other grains. As the world’s most consumed liquor by volume, it is staple at Chinese banquets and celebrations. Known for its complex, high-ester flavors, it ranges from 40–65% alcohol and is served in small shots, … Read more

Welsh Cheese – 1.00pm to 2.00pm

Welsh Cheese Masterclass Welsh cheese is wildly underrated. It’s far more than bland, mass-produced Caerphilly or a quick cheese on toast. From luscious soft cheeses that stand shoulder to shoulder with the best French brie, to bold, characterful Cheddars and lip-tingling blues, Wales’ cheesemakers are pushing boundaries while staying true to time-honoured craft. In this … Read more

2.30pm to 3.30pm – Getting to Know Piston Distillery – Free

Drink Experience – Getting to Know Piston Distillery Come and join us for a relaxed gin tasting experience with the Piston Distillery team! You’ll get to sample some of our favourite spirits — our smooth Vodka, classic London Dry, and one of our delicious flavoured gins. We’ll start with a taste of our raw vodka … Read more

Discover wines of Chile – 11.30am to 12.15pm

Discover Wines of Chile Discover Chilean wine by exploring its signature grape, Carménère, and its most famous wine regions. Chilean wines offer high quality across a range of prices, from fresh Sauvignon Blancs to rich Cabernet Sauvignons, and have some of the most extreme vineyards in the world, including high-altitude and coastal vineyards.  A celebration and … Read more

12.45pm to 1.45pm – Piston Does Cocktail Shots

Piston Does Cocktail Shots Who says cocktails have to be long and fizzy? Not us! Join us for a tasting experience where neat spirits meet mixology. Using our tasting sheet, you’ll sample our Forêt Noire Gin and learn how to turn it into a dessert-in-a-glass, try our Coffee Tequila as a mini tiramisu, and finish with our Orange & Ancho Chilli … Read more

From Pasture to Plate: A Cheese & Wine Masterclass with The Bath Soft Cheese Co & Woodchester Valley Wines – 12.00pm to 1.00pm

From Pasture to Plate: A Cheese & Wine Masterclass Join The Bath Soft Cheese Co and Woodchester Valley Vineyard for an exclusive masterclass celebrating artisan cheese and winemaking. Discover the story of these family-run businesses. You’ll explore the craft and history behind the exceptional cheeses made at The Bath Soft Cheese Co’s dairy farm nestled … Read more