Highcliffe Food & Arts Festival 2023 programme

OUR SPONSORS

Highcliffe Food and Arts Festival CIC is a not-for-profit organisation. Our success is down to the amazing support that we receive from our sponsors and volunteers. So we would like to say a huge THANK YOU to all those organisations who invest time and money into making our festival a fantastic event for the whole community.

GOLD SPONSORS

BRONZE SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSOR

MEET THE TEAM

Directors

Terry Lester – Chair, Website & Social Media

Mary Reader – Sponsorship, PR & Marketing and Cookery demos

Karen Trewin – Treasurer

Tina Jaffray – Programme and sponsorship support

SUPPORTED BY

Committee

Sarah Bolter - Entertainment

Becca Perl – Kids Entertainment Coordinator & PR support

Maggie Puttick –Sponsorship support & Shop Window Competition

Simon Stewart – 33rd Management Ltd – Stall Sales, Logistics & Operations

Katya Benedetto – The Little Craft Shack – Arts & Crafts

Loz Walters – The Little Craft Shack – Arts & Crafts

Pat Peiro - Entertainment

Stewards supplied by GodFirst Church

Highcliffe Rotary Club

Litter Pickers of the New Forest

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR WONDERFUL VOLUNTEERS HELPING US ACROSS THE WEEKEND

Highcliffe Food & Arts Festival

A WARM WELCOME TO THE HIGHCLIFFE FOOD AND ARTS FESTIVAL

As last year, we are back with a wonderful array of food, drink and craft stalls and a huge amount of free entertainment for the whole family. In these financially hard times for all of us and for many businesses, we are enormously grateful to our wonderful sponsors, without whom we couldn’t run the festival. A map in the centre of this programme details where you can find everything including a note of our two festival Information points (Kiteleys on the High Street and Tent at the entrance to The Green). You’ll find the most up to date list of our traders and times for the entertainment at the Information points.

We are looking forward to welcoming renowned chefs Cyrus Todiwala, Lesley Waters and James Golding to our cookery demonstration stage on The Green and they will be joined by leading chefs from our local restaurants and hotels. There will be an entertainment stage at each end of the village offering a wide range of talent to suit all

ages and tastes. Literally everything from the Swing Unlimited Community Band to music from soloists and local groups. Children can get green fingers in the ‘Grow Your Own’ tent, make biscuits with Sarah B in our Kids Kitchen and take part in a special treasure hunt on The Green. In addition, we have a children’s activity tent this year with drama, dance, fitness, nature, craft – and more.

The Festival provides some wonderful shopping opportunities ranging from over 100 artisan food and drink stalls, mainly situated in the High Street, to over sixty specially curated craft stalls all of which will be on the Green.

There will be regular updates on our website, Facebook and Instagram pages so please check those for any changes we may have to make.

The Directors and Committee: Highcliffe Food and Arts Festival CIC

We are delighted to bring you the much-loved Highcliffe Food and Arts Festival 2023.

CELEBRITY CHEFS

CYRUS TODIWALA OBE

Cyrus is arguably London’s most celebrated Indian chef. He co-owns Café Spice Namaste and was appointed an OBE for his services to the hospitality industry. He will be demonstrating his unique style of blending traditional Indian techniques and flavours with more unusual ingredients.

Mumbai born Cyrus regularly appears on James Martin’s Saturday Morning cooking show and Saturday Kitchen. He is also known for his community work which includes working with the NHS creating ethnic menus for hospitals and teaming up with the London East Training Enterprise Council to open an Asian and Oriental cooking school.

He will be appearing on Sunday 11th June at the Festival.

James Golding

– Chef Director of the Pig Group of Hotels

Christchurch-born chef James is becoming a TV personality with regular slots on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch and was the featured chef on Fred Sirieix’s ‘Remarkable Places to Eat’ with Chris Bavin when they visited the New Forest. He has done multiple cooking features on BBC’s Countryfile and other programmes and has regular slots on Radio Solent and hosts the Maple Syrup from Canada sustainability podcast. He has overseen the development of the seven Pig Group hotels and is responsible for developing their menus, which often involves foraging for wild food.

He is a fellow of the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts and is a regular judge at leading food awards.

Lesley Waters – TV chef and author

A recognisable household name, Lesley now runs her immensely popular cookery school in Shaftesbury in north Dorset and is also a guest lecturer at White Pepper Chef Academy. She is a spokesperson for several large food brands. She was a regular part of the team of Ready Steady Cook (BBC2) and This Morning (ITV). She has written 20 cookery books.

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Alex Aitken - The Jetty and Harbour Hotels

Alex opened his first restaurant, Le Poussin, in 1983. His culinary journey began on the seas, where he worked as a trawlerman, giving him unparalleled knowledge of fish and seafood and how to make the most of the ocean’s bounty. Championing simple, seasonal and local produce from the very beginning, Alex has received multiple awards and accolades to support this philosophy.

Kevin Brown - Head Chef at the Lord Bute Restaurant

Kevin trained at Bournemouth and Poole College and spent part of his training at the Michelin-starred Hotel Alexander in the south of France. He then worked in the kitchens at the prestigious Dorchester Hotel under the watchful eye of the acclaimed Anton Mosimann as a chef de partie. Kevin ran the very popular Mrs T’s Supper Rooms in Westbourne for 10 years before joining the Lord Bute. His cooking is highly regarded and he has achieved two AA rosettes for his delicious food.

Will Firmin – Head Chef at Crow Spotter

Will Firmin founded Crow Spotter in 2020 with his brother, George, and was later joined by co-owner and best friend, Mark. The boys started with a pop-up coffee shop in The Saxon Bar in Christchurch, and later opened a café at The Retreat in the New Forest. Will puts a lot of emphasis on healthy, organic and seasonal food. The small but perfectly formed plant-based menu at Crow Spotter has been thoughtfully put together to showcase hyper-local produce and his own unique flair.

Colin Nash – Proprietor of The Lamb at Winkton

Colin is renowned for his relentless pursuit of innovation in his kitchen, with over 30 years’ experience. He is one of the most exciting chefs in Dorset, winning many awards. He trained at Bournemouth and Poole catering college. He prides himself on fresh local and seasonal produce and is looking forward to showcasing his new menus from The Lamb Inn.

Luke Matthews - Executive Head Chef, Chewton Glen Hotel and Spa

Luke has been at the multi-award winning Chewton Glen since 1993. He is a local man and after finishing his apprenticeship, aged 20 he had a brief sojourn at Chewton Glen with Pierre Chevillard. He later worked in the Channel Islands and France and was sous-chef at the Hotel Les Bories in Cordes before moving back to Bishopstrow House in Warminster. Luke has appeared on Saturday Kitchen and is a former ‘Hampshire Chef of the Year’.

Russell Murphy - Russell’s Plaice, Sea Corner

Russell is a local fisherman and member of the RNLI crew at Mudeford Quay where he keeps his fishing boat. He went to Arnewood School in New Milton and has been a commercial fisherman since he left at 16. He started Russell’s Plaice in 2013 and now runs a stall in Waterford Road, Highcliffe every Saturday morning selling sustainable fresh fish and shellfish, most of which is caught by him and his crew.

Ismael Pajaro – Area Chef Brasserie Blanc

Ismael has been working in hospitality for 25 years. He came to the UK in 2012 and has spent the last 11 Years at Brasserie Blanc, The White Brasserie Company, and Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, working for Chefs Clive Fretwell, Raymond Blanc, Gary Jones and Benoit Blin. For the past four years he has been Area Chef for Brasserie Blanc Company, where he looks after six restaurants across the South of the UK including The Oaks Highcliffe.

Peter Axworthy - Founder and Executive Chef at OFFBEET

Peter founded OFFBEET almost a decade ago. The brand has grown and established itself as a benchmark and innovator of plant-based food. It now comprises a fully licensed bar and restaurant serving plant-based fine dining and exquisite cocktails, a cookery school offering relaxed and informative lessons for cooks of all levels. The newest OFFBEET venue opened in Southsea, Portsmouth in Spring this year.

Eduardo Sepulveda Lemus – Mental Lentil

Until the pandemic Eduardo and his wife Amber were running a vegan restaurant in Chile which was popular with tourists and locals alike. Sadly due to the longlasting quarantines they had to close the business and chose to start a life here in Christchurch. They are now setting up a new project, Mental Lentil Ltd., bringing delicious plant-based recipes to the south coast.

Christian Ørner - SALT Cø. Private Chef and Chocolatier

Christian has been focusing mainly on European and Scandinavian cuisines to incorporate his heritage. He has been running SALT Cø. for 6 years, but has been a chef for nearly 18 years working in the best local hotels and restaurants. Christian has now been chosen to be part of the British Olympic culinary team.

Loic Gratadoux – Frenchman in the Kitchen

Loic trained in France and worked for some of the most prestigious restaurants. He was Head Chef at Christchurch Harbour Hotel and the Harbour Heights in Poole. Wanting to spend more time with his two young boys, he set up his fine dining business and will prepare food for a special occasion or a more simple dinner with friends.

ARTISAN COOKERY DEMONSTRATIONS

ON THE GREEN

SATURDAY 10TH JUNE 2023

Time Demonstrator

10.30am Eduardo Sepulveda Lemus Mental Lentil

11.30am

James Golding The Pig Group with guest TV chef Lesley Waters

1pm Colin Nash The Lamb at Winkton

2pm Luke Matthews Chewton Glen

3pm

4pm

Alex Aitken The Jetty With Russell’s Plaice

Ismael Pajaro and Holly Friggot The Oaks

SUNDAY 11TH JUNE 2023

Theme

Plant-based breakfast ideas

James and his friend Lesley share their latest favourite recipes

Seasonal ingredients from The Lamb menus

Latest dishes from the prestigious Chewton Glen

Alex and his friend fisherman Russell Murphy showcase the latest fish

Summer menus from The Oaks in Highcliffe

Time Demonstrator Theme

11am

Loic Gratadoux

The Frenchman in the Kitchen

12 noon TV chef Cyrus Todiwala

Delicious Dover sole from this private chef’s menus

Shares his memories of his childhood in India with delicious recipes from his mother

1pm Christian Ørner Salt and Cø.

Celebrating Christian’s heritage, food with a Scandi feel

2pm

Will Firmin, Crow Spotter and Peter Axworthy The Retreat and OFFBEET Academy

3pm

TV chef Cyrus Todiwala is joined by Kevin Brown from the Lord Bute

Will and Peter share their favourite plant-based foods

India meets the Lord Bute! Favourite childhood foods from Cyrus and Kevin

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP to Russell’s Plaice & Christchurch Harbour Hotel

Festival Map

The Highcliffe Food & Arts Festival is a great favourite of ours as it seamlessly blends some of the finest local producers & chefs alongside some of the finest (in our opinion) local artists and crafters.

The Little Craft Shack is a Christchurch based community of select creatives from Dorset, Hampshire and further afield. It is a growing community created by two local friends, Loz & Kat, who share a love of handmade, beautiful and unique gifts.

Highcliffe Food & Arts Festival is the perfect event to showcase the wonderful skills of Artists & Creatives that exist in our local area.

On this page we share with you an enticing selection of some of the arts & crafts that will be available at this year’s family festival. As you stroll around The Green, you will find demos and workshops dotted amongst the gazebos. We hope it inspires the creativity in you.

www.thelittlecraftshack.com

The Little Craft Shack is delighted to bring a curated selection of Arts and Crafts to “The Green" at the annual Highcliffe Food & Arts Festival.

SPONSORED BY

Highcliffe and Walkford in Bloom together with Highcliffe & District Horticultural Society present

GROW YOUR OWN ON THE GREEN

Two family friendly activities:

Pot on your very own vegetable to take home, nurture and cook. Make a bird feeder to encourage visitors into your garden.

Limited availability Free of charge

Highcliffe and Walkford in Bloom is a group of local residents who are passionate about making our local area a better place to live.

Highcliffe Horticultural Society is open to visitors and new members who love gardens and gardening. Visit our website for more details:

www.highcliffehorticulturalsociety.co.uk www.facebook.com/Highcliffe.on.sea

Kids Kitchen

BISCUITS BY SARAH B

1 hOuR BIsCuIT DeCORATIng sesSIOn On the theMes Of ANImALs AnD EAT YOuR Veg

MAxIMuM Of 12 ChILDRen pER SESsION

TIMeTABLE: Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th June

10.15AM Animals (Royal Icing) recommended for 5 – 10 yrs

11.45AM Animals (Fondant) recommended for 8 – 15 yrs

1.30pM Eat your Veg! (Royal Icing) recommended for 8 – 15 yrs

3pM Animals (Fondant) recommended for 5 – 10 yrs

EARLY-BIRD PRICES AVAILABLE

Book by 30th May 2023 - £7.50 per place / £20 for 4 places

After 30th May - £10 per place – discounts for multiple bookings at same session or over multiple sessions. See website for more information and to book your placehttps://bookwhen.com/biscuitsbysarahb

LOCATION: The Old School, 254 Lymington Road, Highcliffe BH23 5ET www.biscuitsbysarahb.co.uk

On The Green KIDS ZONE

sATuRDAY

10Th June 2023

TIMe ThEmE

10.15 AM Calmwaves Wellbeing

11.00 AM Bertie and Betsy

11.45 AM FunFit

Nature Yoga and Mindfulness

Acting, singing, dancing, music, sensory and imaginative play

High energy fitness fun

1.00 pM Dorset Rewilding Interactive wildlife quiz

2.00 pM Mad4Dance

2.45 pM Dorset Rewilding

4.00 pM Pure Drama

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Street dance workshop

Nature-inspired crafts

Drama and musical theatre

sunDAY 11Th June 2023

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10.15 AM Bertie and Betsy

11.00 AM TBC

11.45 Am Mad4Dance

1.00 pM TBC

2.00 pM TBC

2.45 pM Pure Drama

Acting, singing, dancing, music, sensory and imaginative play

Keep an eye on our website for the latest schedule

Street dance workshop

Keep an eye on our website for the latest schedule

Keep an eye on our website for the latest schedule

Drama and musical theatre

Please note that you must accompany your children to all sessions

KIDS ZONE

This year the kids have their very own tent! Thanks to the generosity of the people running the workshops, there is no charge for any of the sessions. Yes, that’s right – FREE FUN all weekend long! Please note that you must accompany your children to all sessions – they can’t be dropped and left. The timetable is subject to change, so please check the website for the most up-to-date schedule before travelling to the festival.

nATuRe YOgA AnD MInDfuLNESs

Join Lisa from Calmwaves Wellbeing for this nature and kindness themed session. Saluting the sun, gentle stretches and grounding techniques will help you to start your morning the best way. Suitable for 4-11 year-olds. Find Calmwaves on Instagram/Facebook: @calmwaveswellbeing

WILDLIfe QuIz

Nature enthusiasts will love this interactive quiz run by Victoria from Dorset Rewilding. It includes all manner of treasures left behind in the wilds including bones, feathers, nests and poo! dorsetrewilding.co.uk

MAD4DAnCE

Mad4Dance is a vibrant dance school in Christchurch offering professional training to kids, young people and adults. Join them for a fun and energising street dance workshop, suitable for 6-11 year-olds. Ideally you will wear trainers, but definitely no flip flops please. mad4dance.com

nATuRe-InSPIReD CRAfts

BeRtIe AnD BeTSY

This session will give your toddler/pre-schooler a wonderful introduction to the theatre. Join Broadway Bears Bertie and Betsy in this charming mix of acting, singing, dancing, music, sensory and imaginative play. With an opening number, three interactive scenes and a magical light finale – not forgetting a special performance from the REAL Betsy Bear! bertieandbetsy.com / @pdwithbertandbetsy

funFIt

Join Karen for a session of high energy fitness fun with ladders, hurdles, hoops, cones, giant gym balls – and more! Suitable for all primary aged children. Active footwear and water bottles essential. For more information about FunFit classes, contact Karen Matthew on 07443 336458

Join Victoria from Dorset Rewilding for this nature-inspired craft session. Come and try your hand at traditional forest school crafts, including woodwork using tools and nature prints using pigments from nature.  dorsetrewilding.co.uk

PuRe DRAmA

This fun drama and musical theatre session is suitable for 5-11 year-olds. You’ll warm up your bodies and faces, play some theatre games and then rehearse an extract from a musical. All abilities welcome!

Pure-drama.com / @puredramatheatreschool

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Saturday 10th June 2023

MAIN STAGE ON THE GREEN

10.15am | Christchurch Music Centre

www.christchurchmusiccentre.co.uk - for players under 18. If you can play 5 notes or more drop in to Twynham School on a Saturday morning.

11.30am | Sweet Charity Choir

www.sweetcharitychoir.co.uk / info@sweetcharitychoir.co.uk / Phone number: 07703404187

12.30pm | Swing Unlimited Community Band

www.subb.co.uk / pat@patpeiroentertains.co.uk

1.45pm | The Fifinellas (vocal group)

www.thefifinellas.com / thefifinellas@gmail.com/ 07919163868

2.30pm | Soldoro (Latin band with vocalist Sara Harris)

Ray.shea@hotmail.com / 07747310430

4.00pm | Highcliffe School

String/Woodwind/Brass ensembles / Chamber Orchestra & Senior choir

THE TESCO EXPRESS STAGE

10.30am | Tom Clements (singer/guitarist)

tomclements.co.uk / info@tomclements.co.uk / 07746123423

12.00pm | Susie Kimber (singer/songwriter-Jazz/pop/soul)

www.susiekimbermusic.co.uk / susiekimbermusic@gmail.com / 07771822085

1.30pm | Celtic Confusion (Celtic/Folk)

www.celticconfusion.co.uk / gillthefiddle@hotmail.co.uk

3.00pm | The Fifinellas (vocal group)

www.thefifinellas.com / thefifinellas@gmail.com/ 07919163868

4.00pm | Karl Lattimer (singer/pianist)

karl@karllattimermusic.co.uk contact - 01929556432 / 07582728362

STAGE COMPÈRES: SARAH BOLTER | PAT PEIRO

3.00pm