Stone Food & Drink Festival 2007
The Festival this year is between October 5th - 7th.
(Pre Festival Dates October 1st - 4th)
Programme Dates
October 1st | October 2nd | October 3rd
| October 4th | October 5th | October 6th | October 7th
FRIDAY 5th OCTOBER 2007
Festival Opening Ceremony – 11.30 a.m.
Last year’s favourite TV chef Mary Berry is back by huge public demand and will open the Festival in Market
Square.
JAMES TANNER WILL BE APPEARING IN THE CROWN HOTEL BALLROOM .CHEEKY BABY FACED TANNER WILL THRILL & AMAZE YOU WITH HIS
SKILLS. CHAT TO HIM AFTER HIS DEMO AND SEE IF YOU CAN LEARN TIPS OF THE TRADE! 11.30 & 2.30 SUNDAY
Farmers Market – High Street 9.00a.m to 4.00 p.m.
Stone’s Farmers’ Market is now accepted as one of the best in Staffordshire. This year the stalls will be selling a huge variety
of local produce every day of the Festival.
Gourmet Food Marquee – Westbridge Park
NEW THIS YEAR!!! over 60 stands where you can taste & sample food & drink from all over the
U.K. browse under cover at your leisure ,books on cookery food & drink also kitchen tools & gadgets. Arrive in style by park & ride from
Trentham. Buses will pick up & drop off every 20 minutes, luxury Baker Buses.
The Hurly Burly The Amazing Vegetarian Solar Powered Festival & Function Cafe.
We saw this at Ludlow and just had to have the amazing purple bus appear at our festival.
Mary Berry Cookery Demonstration – 12.30 a.m.
The Trentham Estate Kitchen in the Crown Hotel Ballroom. Mary will be launching the Mombassa Guides Cook Book there are
recipes from many local people and all proceeds will go towards the orphans of Mombassa many of whom are H.I.V. victims. The book is called
"Cook it" for Tumaini and Smile TU.
Mary is back by huge public demand. Tickets £15 from the Festival office.01785 816955
Carlos- Italian Chef of Pasta di Piazza- High Street-Demonstration 2.30p.m.( Free Demo)
The Trentham Estate Kitchen in the Crown Hotel Ballroom "Ciao"!
The Pampered Chef Jason Jones of Stone 4p.m.
Jason demonstrates The Pampered Chef tools and gadgets while cooking his famous Jones dish
The Mill the new owner Jose is serving canapés and champagne cocktails on reception all day what a way
to start your meal ( Mediterranean food at its best)
WHITEBRIDGE WINES-WHITEBRIDGE ESTATE
Anything but Chardonnay ( The A.B.C. club) For a free tasting of some more unusual grape varieties visit
the warehouse 11a.m.-5p.m.. 01785 817229
J.D. WETHERSPOONS-GRANVILLE SQUARE
Famous Staffordshire Oatcakes are on the menu and why not try a pint of Staffordshire real ales Titanic, Pedigree,Abbot and Green King
IPA to choose from.
FOOTSTEPS-STAFFORD STREET
For every £10 spent on shoes receive a raffle ticket for the prize draw and win £100.
DRAW TAKES PLACE ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON FROM A GIANT PUMPKIN.
Crazy Daisies Coffee Deal
Crazy Daisies and Madelicious – all week
Spend £10 or more on flowers in Crazy Daisies and get a voucher for a cup of coffee and a cake at Madelicious just across the road.
THE CROWN AND ANCHOR - GRANVILLE SQUARE
The Carvery-enjoy fresh home cooked food at its best £4.95/or soup and carvery £6.25
GREGGS-HIGH STREET BAKERS
Fantastic Offers all week
DUNOON China Mugs
Festival Special Offer 10% off purchases over £50
CHATTERBOX (mobile phones and accessories)
Half price sim card with every unlock.
PETER BOWERS-HIGH STREET OPTOMETRIST
Sunglasses Sale
WIKIJUM-HIGH STREET
Fair Trade Tea and Coffee served by Becky ( while you enjoy a cuppa have a look around her beautiful shop, gifts
and clothes something for everyone)
Festival Discount at Chantilly - High Street - Friday and Saturday
Ten per cent discount on all purchases on production of the festival programme.
Tapas Special
The Lounge – All day till 9.00 p.m.
Custodio Pinto’s very own recipes for an extra special Festival Tapas treat.
THE ISTANBUL PALACE- STAFFORD STREET
Enjoy a Turkish meal and be amazed by the Magician!!!!
Canal Boat Meet
ANOTHER FIRST THIS YEAR!!!
Take a stroll along the tow path and see a colourful spectacle of boats galore – all in Stone for the Festival.
Watch out for the biggest Pumpkin to arrive by boat.
Twenty Staffordshire Real Ales
The Swan, Stafford Street – all week or until the last barrel’s gone!
Stone’s famous real ale pub is pushing the boat out again this year. Don’t forget to get your Real Ale Trail post card
stamped!
The Pampered Chef - The Trentham Estate demonstration kitchen in the Crown Hotel - 4.00 p.m.
Stone's own Pampered Chef will demonstrate his range of Pampered Chef products and gadgets whilst cooking his favourite dishes.
Get Set Cook - The Trentham Estate demonstration kitchen in the Crown Hotel - 5.30p.m.
(FREE ADMISSION)
Probably the noisiest event last year! Children from ST MICHAEL's FIRST SCHOOL ( last years defending
champions) and WALTON PRIORY MIDDLE SCHOOL .
MRS GALE will compete against MR HATTON with CARLO CRIMOLO and his famous
Italian Chef of Pasta Di Piazza competing on stage to produce the best meal in thirty minutes! It was such a success
that we are doing it again. Whether you're a red tomato or a green pepper wear your ear-plugs and get ready for lots of fun.
Festival Food and Drink Quiz - The Trentham Estate demonstration kitchen in the Crown Hotel at 8.30 p.m.
Dave Smithwick was hilarious last year! So we've persuaded him to come out of retirement and be quiz master for the night. Test your
knowledge and tickle your taste buds. Another fun night is guaranteed. Cash prizes. Entry fee - £5 per person - form a team as many or
few as you please.
Bottled Beers from Around the World - Stone Railway Station 7.30 pm.
A tutored tasting with Roger Protz, one of the UK's top beer experts. Beer taster, judge and writer, Roger is the long standing
editor of the "The Good Beer Guide" and has recently published his encyclopedic "Complete Guide to World Beer". Admission by
ticket only (£25) from Touchstone Wines, Lichfield Street or the Festival Office.
Take Your Choice Night at The Blue Rooms - Radford Street
If you missed the Sizzling Skillet Night, the Steak Night or the Homemade Pie Night earlier in the week, don't worry! They're all
available again tonight! And kids eat free from the children's menu between 5 and 7. Booking advisable 01785 819988 or 07966 509056
And a free bottle of wine at The Wheatsheaf!
The Wheatsheaf, Oulton – all week.
Chris will be offering his ‘two meals for the price of one’ deal at lunchtime and at night but, during the Festival week,
there’s also a free bottle of wine for every party of four! How’s that for value?
The Louise Mayer Band live at Granvilles - from 9.00 pm
Whether it's 70's, 80's or 90's, you're in for a fantastic evening with this firm favourite. All enquiries direct to Granvilles
Live Music at the Vine – from 8.00 p.m.
The Shuffle Kings provide live soul and Rock’n’Roll throughout the evening
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