Diary August 2010

The Thai Festival

7th - 8th August 2010, Danson Park, Danson Road, Bexleyheath, Kent

The Thai Festival Kent is a outdoor celebration of Thai food, handicrafts, traditions and culture presented in a unique style with Fun Fair for all the family to take part in and enjoy.

Details: www.visitthaifestival.com/Kent.html

Foodies at the Festival

13th - 15th August 2010, Edinburgh

Foodies at the Festival is one of the food events at the Edinburgh festival, serving up popular food and drink master classes.

Details: www.foodiesfestival.com

Whisky Fringe

14th - 15th August 2010, Mansfield Traquair, Edinburgh

Scheduled to take place during the Edinburgh Festival and Fringe, the line-up of whisky distillers and bottlers includes Arran, Benriach, Bruichladdich, Macallan, Morrison Bowmore, Moet Hennessey and Old Pulteney. Visitors are simply given a nosing glass and a programme and helped to find their way through over 200 whiskies.

Details: www.royalmilewhiskies.com

The Isle of Wight Garlic Festival

14th - 15th August 2010, The Fighting Cocks Crossroad, Isle of Wight, PO30 3AR

Each year the Isle of Wight Garlic Festival proudly promotes and supports some of the island's best and it's not just a load of garlic! they have award winning local lamb, beef, pork, poultry, dairy products, fruit, vegetables and juices.

Details: www.garlic-festival.co.uk/

Chilli Fest

14th - 15th August 2010, Levens Hall, Kendal, Cumbria LA8 0PD

The Chilli Fest provides entertainment for all the family. Over forty stalls, some of which are new this year, will offer chilli-related goods such as jams, jellies, chocolate and sweets, ice-cream, sauces, seeds, plants, chutneys, clothing, breads, oils, cordials etc. Visitors will be able to sample foods from Mexico, Thailand, India, Morocco and Germany as well as many products from Cumbria, many of whom are going ‘hot’ for the occasion.

Details: www.chillifest.co.uk/

South Asian Chef Competition 2010 – Entry Deadline

31st August 2010

Professional chefs in the UK are being invited to challenge their culinary skills in the art of South Asian cooking to win the title of UK South Asian Chef 2010.

Details: www.craftguildofchefs.org/competitions/s…

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