IT WAS all about palettes of a different kind at Compton Verney at the weekend.
The country house art gallery was taken over by gastronomical delights when the Great British Food Festival set up stall in the grounds.
And there was plenty to please the palate of the most discerning foodie.
Chef demonstrations and talks, street food vendors and live music alongside kids’ cooking classes, foraging talks and paint and sip masterclasses were all on the menu. There was even a woof zone with activities for four-legged friends.
The Artisan Market was a great way to discover new producers. Street food from traders including Bombay Delicatessen set up stall, while there was also the chance to watch live music performed throughout the weekend from the likes of Limelight Duo and Rock Choir.
A range of masterclasses allowed visitors to experience a new activity or revisit a passion.
Louise Avery, a forager and fermentation expert and the founder and creative director of L.A Brewery, led foraging walks at the Great British Food Festival.
Two former Masterchef contestants from different series joined the roster of chefs this year. Sam Kaeokon, who reached the final, and semi-finalist Olayemi Adelekan, known as Yemi, both cooked up a storm on the Headline stage.
