Foodies Festival is returning to the city with its mix of live cooking, top chefs and music headliners.
Taking place at Preston Park in Brighton from May 2 to 4, the event will showcase the city’s culinary talent through live demos, tastings and entertainment for all ages.
Among the headline guests is Ewan Waller, the 24-year-old of Maré, who will help launch the festival and cook live on stage for the first time, giving audiences a behind-the-scenes look at his award-winning creations.
Mr Waller said: “It’s an exciting time for Brighton’s food scene and I’m really looking forward to cooking live at Foodies Festival.
“It’s a great opportunity to share what we do in a way that’s accessible, and to connect with people who love food as much as I do.”
Joining him is 2025 MasterChef winner Harry Maguire, appearing in Brighton for the very first time and showcasing one of his standout dishes from the competition.
He will be joined by fellow MasterChef 2025 finalist Sophie Sugrue, along with former champions Dhruv Baker and Tom Rhodes, and MasterChef: The Professionals winner Alex Webb.
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Regional chefs will also take the stage, including Peter Danos of Burnt Orange, Duncan Ray from The Little Fish Market, Bookie Mitchell of Namo and Alan Spurring of The Chilli Pickle.
The Cake & Bake Theatre returns, hosted by renowned baker Mich Turner MBE and featuring demonstrations from Lulu Hollis of Swahili Kitchen, Kane McDowell of Sugerdough Bakery and Jodie Heaven from Cielo Cakery.
The festival will also include a Drinks Theatre hosted by TV drinks expert Tom Surgey, with more than 20 tastings covering wine, cocktails and craft spirits.
New for this year is the Fire Stage, led by Channel 4’s Jacqueline Wilson, while the Kids Cookery Theatre offers hands-on fun for younger visitors.
The full weekend programme features more than 50 live demos, immersive classes, street food from around the world, artisan markets and a live music stage.
Headline performances will come from multi-platinum selling band Scouting For Girls, Boyzlife (featuring Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden) and B*Witched.