We Love Hythe Life Food Festival 2018

S p o n s o re d b y H y t h e L i f e M a g a z i n e

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food festival August 2018 August weekend!

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some useful info Car Park located on Hythe Green // Disabled Parking on South Road // Car Park Opening Times: 11am - 7:30pm (any cars not vacated after this time will be locked in) First Aid // St. Johns Ambulance // Situated next to the Chefs Theatre Information Point situated next to the Chefs Theatre The majority of our stands, including our festival bar accept credit cards & contactless payments, so you won’t have to worry about carrying around that extra cash!

All schedules listed in this brochure are correct at time of going to print & are therefore subject to change. Please also check schedules listed on the day next to the stages and Chefs Theatre!

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ABOUT US

CHEFS THEATRE

MAIN STAGE

ACOUSTIC STAGE

BUSINESS POTENTIAL

OUR THANKS

Don’t forget to use the hashtag #welovehythelife when you’re posting on social media....

“Good food is all the sweeter when shared with good friends. Come hungry, leave happy.”

Management Team

01 #welovehythelife So here we are welcoming you to our third We Love Hythe Life food festival, and we are excited as ever to be sharing a great three days with all of our visitors, new and old. Last year we saw thousands descend onto the cricket ground and the sun shone brighter that we could have expected, so fingers crossed that we’ll be blessed with the same forecast, and it’ll be sunscreen at the ready!

As ever, we have some old and new new faces exhibiting with us this year, so we’ll welcome the first-timers with us, and welcome back the others! We have yet again hand picked only the very best in culinary delights for you to sample and have found bands that will be sure to get you toe-tapping! This year, we introduce our new acoustic stage, alongside the main stage, we’ll be mixing up the sounds so that there will be something for everyone. Just sit back and soak it all in!

ABOUT US

magazine advertising are invested into community projects throughout our beautiful town. The same applies with the food festival. We’re all volunteers who are crazy enough to lose all free time for the month of August! To date we have sponsored local school football kits, a local cricket club, the Salvation Army Christmas dinner for the needy and created Hythe’s first reverse advent calendar, which really showed the generosity of the people of Hythe and was an astounding success. So much so that we will be running this again this year, but we don’t want to wait until the seasons have turned and the questionable festive jumpers get pulled out of the cupboards! You can find a donation point at the Hythe Life Magazine stand!

So sit back, relax and enjoy the perfect recipe for your bank holiday weekend...great friends, great food & great music, what more could anyone need?

For any of you unaware, this festival is organised and hosted by Hythe Life Magazine, a quarterly, glossy A4 which is distributed, free of charge, throughout the CT21 area. Hythe Life Magazine is a not for profit community interest company and as such, all funds generated through welovehythelife.co.uk // YEAR THREE // August 2018

Don’t forget to use the hashtag #welovehythelife when you’re posting on social media....

“Come & join the team! Pop over and see us to see what roles we have for future events” Management Team

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Meet the team So we thought we’d let you know a little bit about the people behind the festival, and of course, the Hythe Life Magazine, Hemanshu, Tristan and Shirley (H, T & S!). We weren’t particularly enthralled at the prospect of writing our bios so we have answered some more revealing questions here instead! Don’t forget we’re on the ground on event days, so come and say hello if you’d like to know any more!

To start with, what drink can we get for you?

H: Jack Daniels Diet Coke T: Cornish Rattler Cider S: Glass of Malbec Describe yourself in 3 words H: Bossy, driven, crowd pleaser T: Tall, funny, modest S: Loyal; ambitious; vegan What’s your favourite pizza topping?

H: Chicken tikka with mushrooms & green pepper T: Chicken Satay - had this in Byron Bay - awesome!

S: Black olives, artichokes & capers (was 3 allowed?!)

ABOUT US

Which animal would make the best president if the animal kingdom rises up and takes over?

H: Lion T: Dog - they are awesome S: Dog every time What piece of advice would you give to your 16 year old self?

H: Work hard now to reap the rewards later T: Enjoy being young, it doesn’t last S: Don’t sweat the small stuff The world is ending and it’s time for your last meal. What would it be?

H: Thai green chicken & chips and a diet coke please T: All you can eat never ending buffet S: Singapore rice noodles Your house is on fire. Everyone is safe. What 3 things do you rescue?

H: My wallet, my iPhone, my Mini keys T: Playstation 4, 3 and 2 S: My photos, my memory box & my special plant! welovehythelife.co.uk // YEAR THREE // August 2018

27th 25th What’s on...

Artisan food stands jammed full of the tastiest of treats Craft Gin Bar Speciality Festival Ale

27th 26th

Craft Ciders Festival Bar, including Pimms & Prosecco Live Music:

Main Stage & introducing the Acoustic Stage, with the best of Kent sounds

Chefs Demo Tent:

With fully ďŹ tted kitchen & top Kent chefs cooking up a storm with their recipe demonstrations, seriously not to be missed!

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Craft Tent Childrens Entertainment Fire Engine Atlantic Avengers Boat

See the boat the will cross the atlantic steered by local residents John Wilson & Ricky Reina

‘GO DUTCH’

THE HOME OF THE GOURMET BURGER

We are a unique Dutch street food vendor, we serve delicious home-made Dutch treats.

Our speciality is Poffertjes, small fluffy pancakes that melt in your mouth...or try our 'bitterballen', fried treats, gooey, herby beef filling with a crispy crumb...delicious!

FIND US ALSO AT FOLKESTONE HARBOUR ARM! /www.GoDutch2010 alisonbraisted@yahoo.co.uk

ingredients OUR GOURMET BURGERS & SLOPPY SAUCES ARE FROM OUR OWN HERD OF GRASS FED SUSSEX BEEF CATTLE RAISED ON OUR FARM ON THE KENT DOWNS.

CAN’T BEAT THAT FOR PROVENANCE!

“Come & join the team! Pop over and see us to see what roles we have for future events” Management Team

Debonair Tea

Garden of England

Maiden Gin

Hotel Imperial

Based in Hythe, Kent, their teas are available to buy online, at food shows and festivals, as well as at a growing number of retailers across the South East. They are proud members of Produced in Kent and their blends are now being served in some of the county's top food businesses.

Ruth Denzey is a fully qualified chef and tutor with over 25 years experience.

Ruth and her team deliver a wide range of cooking skills, catering for all abilities’ from the complete novice to the aspiring gournet chef. Over the course of the 3 days, you can find them cooking up a storm in the demo tent!

The distillery, perched above the historic, county town of Maidstone, produces a premium gin and will soon produce 'Maidstone Hollands' (a genever-style spirit). Our Maidstone Gin has been hand-crafted on site giving customers the assurance that they are enjoying truly artisan spirit.

The Hythe Imperial has stood at the heart of the beautiful seaside town for hundreds of years. Replete with Victorian splendour, it offers guests the chance to bask in the coastal air and panoramic sea views. It’s a pleasure to welcome back their head chef John Bingley into the demo tent!

debonairtea.co.uk

gardenofengladcookschool. co.uk

maidendistillery.co.uk

hytheimperial.co.uk

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Everest Inn

Chives Caterers

Kent Cookery School

THEATRE

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Everest Inn is situated in the heart of Hythe, Kent. Their aim is to bring the best of Nepalese & Indian cuisine with a modern twist on traditional methods. Their dedicated chefs continually refine and develop their recipes to the highest standards set by Everest Inn. See them back in the demo tent, not to be missed!

Chives caterers offer fully flexible menu packs that allow you to customise a menu to suit your tastes and budget. They don't offer set menus, preferring to tailor each job individually. They enjoy collaborating with their clients to create menu options which suit your particular requirements and event. “Not just a caterer”.

The Kent Cookery School is based deep in the heart of Kent, in the picturesque setting of the Mersham-le-Hatch Estate, bordering the 190-acre deer park and 1000-year-old woodland. The courses on offer are so varied that there will always be something to inspire you. Head into the demo tent to meet the chef!

everestinnhythe.co.uk

chivescaterers.co.uk

kentcookeryschool.co.uk

Cooking with love provides food for the soul...

welovehythelife.co.uk // YEAR THREE // August 2018

Beetle Juice

The Ark Bakery

Hythe Life Magazine

Do you like to think you’re a master at the ‘shaken and not stirred’? Or do you have a penchant for the perfect cocktail? If so, pop into the cocktail sessions in the demo tent. The best of the most contemporary cocktail making will be on display, showing you how to make your favourites at home.

A local bakers who have gone from strength to strength in the short time they have been open, they now have 4 staff and run successful Bread Baking workshops.

They were also one of the 5 finalists in the Regional Rural Oscars for Rural Enterprise.

Be sure to check then out.

Just for a change this year, as the event hosts, we will be available in the demo tent once a day to answer all of your questions about the magazine, the festival and what we do within the community. We’re often asked about this and thought it would be the most opportune way to get our message across. If you’d like to get involved with us, either for the festival itself or take up a role within the magazine, pop in and let us know what interest you may have. We’re all volunteers and so the prospect of a helping hand is always a welcome one! If that’s not for you, just pop in and say hello...

beetle-juice.co.uk

07858 795 758

hythelife.org.uk

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27th 25th

12 - 13: Hythe Life Magazine 13 - 14: Debonair Tea 14 - 15: The Garden of England Cook School 15 - 16: Maiden Gin 16 - 17: Hotel Imperial 17 - 18: Beetle Juice Cocktails

27th 26th

12 - 13: The Ark Bakery 13 - 14: The Garden of England Cook School 14 - 15: The Everest Inn 15 - 16: Chives Caterers 16 - 17: Hotel Imperial 17 - 18: Maiden Gin 18 - 19: Beetle Juice Cocktails

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12 - 13: Hythe Life Magazine 13 - 14: The Garden of England Cook School 14 - 15: The Everest Inn 15 - 16: Chives Caterers 16 - 17: Kent Cookery School 17 - 18: Maiden Gin 18 - 19: Beetle Juice Cocktails

CHEFS

THEATRE

welovehythelife.co.uk // YEAR THREE // August 2018

Nick Lawrence

Military Community Choir

Ben Millbery Experience

Shepway Voices

"A Very Original, Great Singer/Songwriter!" - Kent Folk on BBC Radio Kent. Nick Lawrence has performed around Kent and London for the past decade, including a two year stint in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada.

Although he plays msotly folk, country and pop, Nick also dips his toes into numerous other genres.

The Kent Military Community Choir was founded in 2015 by former military wife Dyane McGarry. Dyane, supported by her team, was keen to run an inclusive Community Choir consisting of men, women, and young people over the age of sixteen, all with a passion to raise funds for charity.

Ben Millbery is a 28 year old soul singer, blind since birth, living in Folkestone, Kent, an exceptional vocalist, guitarist, keyboard player, gospel singer, bagpipe player and much more...

Shepway Voices is the choir for any adult in Shepway (and beyond!). Singing songs from musicals, the charts, classical pieces, jazz standards, and everything inbetween, the choir love to perform and love to sing.

Taking to the main stage on Saturday afternoon, you never know, you may want to end up joining them! facebook.com/ ShepwayVoices/

nicklawrencemusic.co.uk

Taking to the main stage on Saturday, come and listen to a unique talent! benmillbery.co.uk

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Cherry Red

Here Come The Girls

Duncan Moris

Ingles Yard

Cherry Red are a local toe-tapping blues and soul band. So spread the word, grab yourself a bourbon, a scotch AND a beer and see you at the next gig! The inspiration for Cherry Red comes from the music that came out of the Chicago area during the 60’s.

Hythe based vocal duo have been filling dance floors across Kent since 2013. The girls bring a wealth of experience, talent & energy to their live performances & it is clear from the fun they have on stage that they enjoy what they do. They will guarantee you a fabulous time dancing & partying to the music you love.

Duncan Moris is an internationally renowned swing singer, having headlined jazz festivals across Europe and played some of the continent's finest venues. His unique style, combined with rich, smooth vocals make him one of the finest swing singers of his generation.

Local band Ingles Yard will be joining us on the main stage on Sunday to play their music influenced by a modern take on some great chart toppers with a splash of originals inbetween, just for good measure! A perfect way to kick off our second day of the festival!

facebook.com/ cherryredrhythmbluesandso ul/

herecomethegirlskent.co.uk

facebook.com/inglesyard/ welovehythelife.co.uk // YEAR THREE // August 2018

The Beer Lizards

Sam Brothers

Mashville

Solar Nineties

Playing again at the festival are the Beer Lizards.

The Beer Lizards are four men who are old enough to know better - but don't! We play vintage rock with a little country and a little soul added to the mix - think Creedence Clearwater Revival, think Blackberry Smoke, think about a few beers with friends. It's about good times and good music.

Sam is a massive talent - a remarkable guitarist and unique song-writer, blessed with an astonishing voice that recalls the gentle sensitivity of Nick Drake, but underscored by the screaming power and swooping range of Jeff Buckley....... And with something more, an honesty and intensity that is purely Sam Brothers. soundcloud.com/ sam-brothers

Mashville is a 4 piece band with elements of alt-country, folk, roots rock and Americana fused to create a unique sound. The band has had extensive radio play internationally and has performed widely at major festivals and events across the UK and Europe. They recently released their third album ‘Another Place’ (on vinyl) to critical acclaim.

Solar Nineties are an indie rock five-piece riding on the wave of creative energy in Margate, writing Britpop influenced material featuring melodic vocals, chiming guitars and a driving rhythm section. Solar Nineties have played at numerous venues across London and the South East, recently supporting The Libertines. Closing the show on Sunday.

mashvilleband.com

solarnineties.com

facebook.com/beerlizards/

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FHODS

Spinner

Katie Bradley

Gumboots

FHODS has been part of the Folkestone drama and music scene dating back as far as 1902. Still going strong over a hundred years later, they’ll be taking to the stage on Monday to entertain us as they have been doing for so long! Head towards our main stage at 13:30 to see them.

SPINNER is a 60's influenced mod/alternative/psychedelic /blues/garage rock band.

They’re influences include The Who, The Doors, The Beatles, The Kinks, The Verve, Catfish & The Bottlemen, Arctic Monkeys, The Stone Roses, Kasabian, Temples...

Kent singer-songwriter Katie Bradley came into the spotlight in 2012 and received a nomination for Best original song in the British Blues Awards, which came from her debut album.

Katie continues to ascend recently supporting and collaborating with artists across the world.

Gumboots Reggae band have been playing on the local Kent music circuit for the last three years playing a fine selection of all the classic reggae/ska songs from Jimmy Cliff Toots and The Maytals Bob Marley Desmond Decker and many more. Closing the festival on our main stage on Monday.

towertheatrefolkestone .co.uk

soundcloud.com/ spinner-band

katiebradley.co.uk

facebook.com/ gumbootsraggaeband

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Amanda RandallC TSA

Dominique Gilbert

Sandra Donald

Seaside Melody Makers

Amanda RandallC is an international, Folk-Soul, Singer Songwriter. She has been described as having retro roots, with a contemporary twist. A voice, uniquely deep, as it is high, with powerful, rich, soulful and smooth tones. Her influences are a fusion of Soul, Funk, Jazz, Rock, Synth Pop and R&B.

With a unique, quirky voice, Dominique is inspired by the likes of Coldplay, Sigrid and Ellie Goulding. Currently working on both sides of the Atlantic, Dominique is a passionate writer, singer and pianist.. Dominique joined The Songwriting Academy after graduating and has never looked back.

A singer songwriter who as a singer is taking the music industry by storm because seldom does an artist, arise with such a unique and delicate style. No matter what age you are you’ll love her music as it is so easy to listen to. Listening to her music is like opening a Pandora’s box of delights.

Silver Arch Studios will be joining us for the second year with one of their many community projects, Seaside Melody Makers, a singing club for people over 60. If you like all things music and fit the age bracket, you may want to sign up, and we’ll see you on the stage at the We Love Hythe Food Festival, year four!

amandarandallc.co.uk

dominiquegilbert.com

dcasio.co.uk

silverarchstudios.com

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Sophia Syndicate

Lewis Foreman

Saltdish

Chasing Mavericks

Sophia Syndicate are typically a unique mix of skills and inuences creating a live and electric blend of lush, rhythmic anthems.

Sophia Syndicate have the beats, the vibes and the ďŹ nesse to deliver some of the most inspiring, uplifting and ass-shaking music you will ever hear!

Over the past 15 years, Lewis Foreman has had his original music featured on international radio stations, primetime television programs, and has written for recording artists and advertising campaigns alike.

Lewis is also a renowned guitarist and performer, playing gigs all over the UK, Europe and the USA.

With years of experience performing solo and in bands, Chasing Mavericks (Mark) now performs solo but with the help of some clever gadgetry builds a six-piece band before your very ears! There are no pre-recorded backing tracks; what you hear is what Mark records live right in front of you.

sophiasyndicate.com

lewisforemanmusic.co.uk

SaltDish Ukes were formed a few years ago by a happy band of local Hythe ukulele players. They play a wide range of pop, rock and old time favourite songs.

SaltDish play ukuleles, banjolele, bass and harmonica to add spice and variety to all their gigs. Catch them on the acoustic stage on Sunday. facebook.com /SaltDish-Ukulele-Group

facebook.com/steepsmusic

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John McQ

#welovehythelife

John McQ is a singer/songwriter with 30 years experience in the music scene. He plays solo whilst also playing in the band Memory Lane. He’ll be performing for us on the acoustic stage on Sunday so if you’d like to hear old country roots meet modern melodies with cleaver direct lyrics, head on over. facebook.com/ J.McQ.Songwriter/

As we are now on year three of our festival, and have introduced a brand new acoustic stage, it’s clear to see that we’re going from strength to strength. We thought therefore that we would take this opportunity to give a quick shout out to any up and coming musicians that would like to take to the stages next year. Either pop along and have a chat with us on any of the festival days and leave your details, or you can get in touch via our website, facebook page or just give us a call details below. welovehythelife.co.uk facebook.com/welovehythelife 07881 783 677

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25th

12.15: Nick Lawrence 13.30: Military Wives 14.30: Ben Millbery 15.00: Shepway Voices 16.15: Cherry Red 17.00: Here Come The Girls 18.15: Duncan Moris

26th

13.15: Ingles Yard 14.15: Beer Lizards 15.30: Sam Brothers 16.30: Mashville 18.15: Solar Nineties

27th

13.30: FHODS 15.15: Spinner 16.30: Katie Bradley 15.00: Shepway Voices 18.15: Gumboots

main stage

25th

12.45: TSA 13.00: TSA 14.00: TSA 14.15: TSA 15.30: Seaside Melody Makers 17.45: Lewis Foreman

26th

12.45: Nicki Walton 15.00: John McQ 16.00: Saltdish 17.15: Sophia Syndicate

27th

12.15: Beaux Fibbers 12.45: TSA 14.30: Anthony Martin 16.00: Chasing Mavericks 17.15: Am’e & Duncan

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acoustic stage

Don’t forget to use the hashtag #welovehythelife when you’re posting on social media....

“Come & talk with us about the potential for your business!”

Management Team

Would you like your business involved?

We have many opportunities for businesses to work with us, both in the capacity of the food festival and of the magazine. With the festival we have openings for sponsorship opportunities, ranging from stage sponsorship, all the way down to dog watering stations.

With a festival footfall of 10,000 and growing year on year, it’s a great way to get your business in front of visitors from Hythe and much further afield. We frequently appear on Kent radio stations promoting our event and all sponsors would be noted in these instances. We have an extensive marketing programme set up, which would also represent your business involvement with us.

If you’d like to feature in our magazine, have a look at our marketing pack which details our advertising price lists, with discounts for annual sign-up. With every magazine being distributed, free of charge, door to door throughout the CT21 postcode, the readership exceeds 25,000 and a further 1000 are distributed in Hythe’s major tourist attractions and other high footfall locations.

We will be offering an exclusive discount for anyone signing up to our annual advertising package throughout the festival.

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Sponsorship Advantages: // Footfall of over 10,000 // Featured in all marketing in the lead-up to the event // Featured in all interviews on both radio and TV // Featured in Hythe Life Magazine

Magazine Advertising Advantages: // Readership of over 25,000 // Free delivery, door to door, throughout CT21 area // Low advertising rates // Published online // Four issues per year

Come and have a chat with us for more details.

You will find us at the information point and at the Hythe Life Magazine area, we’ll be happy to answer any question you have. welovehythelife.co.uk // YEAR THREE // August 2018

“A huge thank you to everyone attending & we’ll look forward to seeing you next year!”

Management Team

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With a very special thanks to:

OUR THANKS

Hythe Life Magazine

Hythe Cricket & Squash Club

Tony Blyth

MKM Building Services

Stuart Weller

Hythe Town Council

Albane Photography

Amida Creative

Silver Arch Studios

Kent Food Photographer

Hythe & Folkestone Lions Club

Saltwood General Stores

Kent Fire Brigade

& an additional thanks to: Four Jays Right Guard Security St Johns Ambulance Electric Pyramid Venetian Fete for the loan of heras fencing

Year by year... making Hythe proud.

We Love Hythe Life Food Festival Tel

07881 783 677

Web

welovehythelife.co.uk

Email festival@hythelife.org.uk

“We hope you’ve had an amazing time & see you all next year! Come hungry, leave happy” Management Team