Welcome to the fifth Cheese and Chilli Festival
in Christchurch
Last years’ event was fantastic and we hope this years’ event will be equally amazing! We’ve done the sun dance, so fingers crossed we get the weather. Whether it’s your first time at the event or you’ve been many times, there will be plenty of new tastes for you to enjoy at the event. Why not buy some of the products so that you can continue to enjoy them after the weekend? As well as the food, there will also be plenty of entertainments for you all to enjoy from Live Music, Punch & Judy, Magic Shows, Falconry Display, Pig Racing, Treasure Hunts, Chilli Sauce Judging, Man V Food Challenge, Chilli Eating Competition plus much more. This year, we are proud to be supported by Encona Products and Mexicana Cheese. Encona is the UK's Number 1 best selling range of authentic, versatile, hot and spicy sauces from around the world. You’ll be able to taste them in our Taste Tent. Mexicana Cheese will be performing in our Demonstration Tent during the day and you can sample some of
their amazing cheese’s from their stand which is next to the Demonstration Tent. If you are thirsty, there are plenty of drinks available and some seriously food to eat, which can be very hot. We are delighted to say that this year we are supporting two charities; the Breast Cancer Haven Centre who exist to improve the quality of life for people affected by breast cancer by providing personalised emotional, practical and physical support; and the Worldwide Veterinary Service who provide a sustainable veterinary resource to help animals all over the world, where veterinary aid and assistance is limited due to the expense and availability in the country they are based.
Once again, thank you for coming and have a great day! 2018 Cheese & Chilli Festival | 3
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Map Use last year's map, I will send to Simon for updating
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Saturday Festival events
9 June time
what's happning
11am 11.15am 11.45am 12pm 12.10pm 12.15pm 1pm
where
Growing Chillies
Sea Spring Seeds Demonstration Tent
Live Music Raizing Steam
Music Stage
Pig Racing
Events Arena
Punch & Judy Everyday Cooking With Chillies Live Music Raizing Steam
Punch & Judy
Demonstration Tent with Chilli Olly
Music Stage
Man V Food - Foot long Fire Hot Dog Demonstration Tent with Mexicana Cheese
1.15pm
South Coast Bhangra Performance
Music Stage
1.30pm
Falconry Display
Events Arena
2pm 2pm 2.30pm
Magic Show
Alfredo The Magician
Live Music Purple 9 Southeast Asian Specialities
Music Stage Demonstration Tent with Dine In Sauces
time
what's happning
3pm 3.15pm
3.30pm 3.50pm 4pm 4pm
where
Live Music Purple 9
Music Stage
Cooking with Demonstration Tent Mexicana Cheese
Pig Racing
Chilli Sauce Award Ceremony Punch & Judy
Chilli Eating
Events Arena
Music Stage
Punch & Judy
Music Stage
Competition
4.15pm 5pm
BySea masterclass: The art of Demonstration Tent great coffee – with a kick
Event Close
All day Entertainment Treasure Hunt Balloon Modelling Face Painting
Henna Tattoos Tarot Reading Inflatables
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Sunday Festival events
10 June time
11am 11.15am 11.45am 12pm 12.10pm 12.15pm 1pm
1.oopm
1.30pm 2pm 2pm 2.30pm
2.30pm
what's happning
where
Growing Chillies
Sea Spring Seeds Demonstration Tent
Live Music Lucid band
Music Stage
strange circus
Events Arena
Punch & Judy Everyday Cooking With Chillies Live Music lucid band
Punch & Judy
Demonstration Tent with Chilli Olly
Music Stage
Man V Food - Foot long Fire Hot Dog Demonstration Tent with Mexicana Cheese
Rock choir Falconry Display Magic Show Live Music
Events Arena Events Arena Alfredo The Magician Music Stage
Southeast Asian Specialities
Demonstration Tent with Dine In Sauces
Rock choir
Events Arena
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time
what's happning
3pm 3.15pm
3.30pm 3.50pm 4pm 4pm
where
Live Music One Word Band
Music Stage
Cooking with Demonstration Tent Mexicana Cheese
strange circus
Chilli Sauce Award Ceremony Punch & Judy
Chilli Eating
Events Arena
Music Stage
Punch & Judy
Music Stage
Competition
4.15pm 5pm
BySea masterclass: The art of Demonstration Tent great coffee – with a kick
Event Close
All day Entertainment Treasure Hunt Balloon Modelling Face Painting
Henna Tattoos Tarot Reading Inflatables
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festival attractions
Pig Racing
Six rare breed pigs, ranging from Tamworths to Gloucester Old Spots to Saddlebacks to Berkshires to Oxford sandy and blacks, will entertain you with their amusing antics. The handlers in country style outfits encourage them down the track by shaking a bucket of food and the pigs hurl themselves over the hurdles in their rush to be the first to the bucket.
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festival attractions
Strange Circus
With an array of performances from contortionists, fire performers, aerialists, hand balancers, knife throwers, sword swallowers, snake charmers and much, much more the Strange Circus will deliver a jaw dropping spectacle.
Chilli Eating Competition
Falconry Display This year, we welcome GMG Falconry, Berkshires premier and original Bird of Prey Display. Established for over 30 years and featuring a diverse array of hawks, falcons and owls. Not only can you watch them perform their amazing skills, you can also handle them. 14 | 2018 Cheese & Chilli Festival
Along with the many different chilli offerings, there will be a Chilli Eating Competition at the end of each day. Not for the faint hearted! If you are interested in taking part in the challenge, entries are being taken now so contact us for an application form to guarantee a place. There is a limit to the number of places available. If you want to simply sit and watch the hilarious event, grab a drink and enjoy!
For Children There is so much for the children to enjoy at the event. Just being out with the family is often enough to thrill them but if they need something else, activities to keep the children entertained include, and what’s more, most of it is FREE:
Children’s Fun Rides PIG RACING Free Live music Face Painting Free Magic Shows Free Punch & Judy Inflatables Free Children’s Treasure Hunt Ice Cream
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All about chilli peppers With at least 79 different chilli peppers to choose from it’s a bit of a minefield when deciding which ones to buy. The explosion of pungent qualities range from mild bell pepper to the fierce Dragon’s Breath. Here are a few chilli facts to help you get to know chilli peppers more intimately.
Why are chillies hot?
An odourless substance called capsaicin gives chillies their distinctive, hot taste. This chemical stimulates areas of the skin and tongue that usually sense pain and heat, and fools the brain into thinking they are burning. Signals are sent to the brain telling it you are eating something hot. The heat is found mainly in the seeds and the ‘ribs’ of chillies.
Is eating chilli peppers bad for you?
Not if eaten in moderation. In fact, capsaicin is used in anti-inflammatory creams, so unless you are allergic to chillies, you may well have already rubbed capsaicin onto your skin for relief from arthritis and other conditions.
Do peppers contain vitamins?
Peppers are an excellent source of vitamin A, B, C and E. In fact a chilli is said to contain more vitamin C than an orange. Green chillis also contain vitamin K and B6.
Which country is the largest chilli producer? Most countries in the world grow chillies as the use of peppers is increasing worldwide. China tops the table of outright production.
What is the Scoville scale?
Chilli heat is measured on the Scoville scale. This was developed in the early 1900s by Wilbur Scoville, an American pharmacist, who developed his Scoville Organoleptic Test to measure the spiciness of various chilli pepers. It has now been standardised as the Scoville scale. See page 21 for more details.
Fresh rather than dried?
Dried chillies are used throughout the world, either whole, crushed or ground. Powders, such as cayenne, can be intensely hot, so be careful how much you use. Fresh chillis look good on the plate and should be fried or roasted beforehand to soften the skin. With some of the hotter fresh chillis, like the Dorset naga, it is advised to cook them whole in the dish for the flavour, but to discard them before serving.
How do I get rid of the burning sensation?
If your mouth is on fire after eating a chilli, don’t reach for the water jug. Capsaicin is not soluble in water and it will have no effect. Instead try a bit of fat – drinking milk, eating yoghurt, ice cream or even peanut butter should help.
Can you become desensitised to chillis?
Yes. Test have shown that successive exposure to equal concentrations of capsaicin can reduce the sensation of pungency.
Are chillis addictive?
Yes. As mentioned previously, the capsaicin sends a burning sensation from the nerve endings in the mouth to the brain. The body defends itself against this sensation by secreting endorphins, natural painkillers that cause a physical “rush” - a high that keeps you coming back for more. And of course the more tolerant you become, the more chillies you want to eat! 2018 Cheese & Chilli Festival | 17
Cheese to please The Cheese and Chilli Festival promises a great selection of cheeses and some award-winning ones amongst them. As well as the good old plain cheddars, you are likely to come across amazing flavours like Nibble Nose Cheese Company’s orange and whisky, cranberry, and of course chilli cheese.
Here are some tasty offerings to look out for from the Great British Cheese Company.
The Flagship Cheddar
Just like the HMS Victory under Admiral Nelson’s control in the battle of Trafalgar, this cheese is the Flagship cheddar. It is a great addition to anything!
Sticky Toffee Tastic
Cheddar with real toffee pieces, dates and raisins, which tastes exactly as good as it sounds. This award winning cheesecake style cheese has become famous even without its biscuit base. Great on a sweet digestive. This will excite your taste buds.
The Drunken Monk
You could really make a ‘habit’ out of this popular cheese. The careful blend of caramelised red onion, red wine with a hint of brandy creates a cheese and chutney effect. Another award winning fella you were not planning on taking home with you, but won’t want to leave behind, and won’t want to share!
Mature Cheddar with Chilli & Lime What do you call cheese that isn’t yours? Nacho Cheese! This cheese is also described as nacho cheese as the lime bursts out in strength until the chilli enters like the hero in a Spaghetti Western shoot out packing a punch! This will warm you up on the coldest of days and is amazing to cook with. It’s also great on nachos.
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The Carolina Reaper is a cross between a Bhut Jolokia (Naga) and a Red Habanero breed by Ed Currie and is officially THE World’s Hottest Pepper based on the Guinness Book of Records. It was originally given the title of World’s Hottest Pepper in 2013 and recently The Reaper confirmed its top spot again with further testing in early 2018.
The record now stands at an average of 1,641,000 SHU, 71,000 higher than its previous record, making it that much harder to beat. The Carolina Reaper (also known as HP22B) has nothing normal about it, because it was bred for heat and that it is. Oddly enough The Reaper does have a sweet, fruity flavour but it doesn’t seem as fruity as the likes of the Dorset Naga, but perhaps that’s because the heat can hit you a little quicker!
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One unique feature shared by a few of the super-hot peppers is the ‘scorpion’s tail’ that is very well defined with the Reaper.
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Though perennials, chillies are generally treated as annuals in Britain. They are started from seed in much the same way as tomatoes, but require more heat and are slower growing, so must be sown earlier: January or February is ideal, although up to mid-March is fine for faster growing types. Seed should be sown, about 6mm deep, into seed trays or modules and germinated in a propagator maintaining a compost temperature between 25 to 30˚C. This temperature can be dropped down to 20-24˚C once the seedlings have emerged. In addition, though they can be germinated in the dark the young seedlings must be exposed to light as soon as they appear from the compost. The next stage is to prick out the young plants into small pots, around 8-10cm diameters. The exact time is quite flexible, but a general rule of thumb is after the first two true leaves are fully developed, but preferably later if there is no risk of overcrowding. Once pricked out, the young plants continue to need a heated environment. In addition, they should be kept in full light, watered regularly, and once the nutrients in the compost is used up, fertilised regularly.
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A chilli plant is ready for transplanting to its final growing place as soon as its roots have filled the pot. This is likely to be about eight weeks after sowing, but the time can vary enormously, depending on cultivar and growing conditions. 24 | 2018 Cheese & Chilli Festival
Up to this stage all chilli plants, irrespective of cultivar or intended use, are managed the same. However, at this point a critical decision – what pot size to use – must be made. Chilli cultivars range in stature from very small to over 2 metres tall, and for best results the pot size must match the needs of specific cultivars. However, final plant size is also greatly influenced by pot size; the smaller the pot, the smaller the plant. Generally, the bushy, compact cultivars do not need very large pots and will do fine in pots ranging from 1-3 litres in volume.
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For growers who do not have the facilities to provide the necessary light and heat, at a time of year when both are lacking, it can be difficult starting chillies from seed. However, there is an alternative. Many companies offer chilli plug plants that are sent out in the spring when they can be potted up into their final growing place. The choice of cultivar will be more limiting, but this may be a small price to pay for the convenience.
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Chilli plants need plenty of light and warmth throughout their lives. Consequently, the ideal place to raise chillies is in a greenhouse, polytunnel or conservatory, but a sunny windowsill or porch can also work very well. If the temptation to keep a plant outdoors is too great, then wait until peak summer, and even then keep it in a very sheltered suntrap.
Chilli tips
Chillies sown at the right time will start to produce fruit by about June or July, depending on the variety. Like tomatoes, chilli fruit start an unripe colour, then when they have reach their mature size will ripen up. The ripening phase is physiological process that involves a colour change. The most common unripe colours are various shades of green, yellow and purple. Ripe colours are red, bright yellow, orange and brown. Chilli fruit can be eaten at any stage, immature or mature, ripe or unripe. However, the ripe fruit will have a sweeter flavour and will be hotter.
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50g flour 50g butter 200ml strong beer, warmed 250g strong cheddar, grated 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce black pepper 100ml Hot Hot Chillichup 4 large slices granary bread
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In a saucepan melt the butter and make a roux with the flour. Cook for a couple of minutes, stirring to prevent the roux from burning. Stir in the beer, adding a small amount at a time to prevent lumps forming. Add the grated cheese the Hot Hot Chillichup and Worcestershire sauce and season well with black pepper. stir until the cheese is melted and well combined. You should now have a thick paste
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Lightly toast the bread, then spread the cheesy mixture on each slice. 3.
Cook under a hot grill for a few minutes, until browned and bubbling.
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Serve with cous cous, tatziki, and a dressed salad.
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