Talk and Q&A with Grace Dent
One of the highlights of the weekend will be a Q&A with Carlisle-born Grace Dent, restaurant critic for The Guardian, broadcaster on the likes of MasterChef, and host of the Comfort Eating podcast.
She will be in conversation with BBC Radio Cumbria’s breakfast show host Mike Zeller at an exclusive event at Wordsworth House & Garden.
Tickets cost just £13 are very limited and so if you would like to attend this exclusive event, please book now. It will take place on Saturday 24th September 1:00pm – 1:45pm
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Supper Club with Chef Alec Anderson
We've also got something special on Saturday night with a three course meal by chef Alec Anderson, a welcome cocktail provided by Tithe Tap and a keepsake provided by Taste Cumbria favourite Kin Vodka and Natural Isle.
After being trained in one of the top Michelin star restaurants in Scotland, Alec has spent the past two decades working in restaurants and cafes across the UK and Australia. In 2020, he worked as a volunteer with the Greysouthen Village Hall preparing pre-cooked meals for vulnerable residents shielding during the pandemic. Thus, Takeaway@Home was born, which offers an alternate to your traditional takeaway providing delicious and creative menu options to enjoy in the comfort of your own home.
Since then, Takeaway@Home has established itself as a thriving business that uses local produce and suppliers, to provide pre-prepared meals to residents in the local area, alongside an assortment of homemade breads, cakes and preserves.
Tickets cost £30 and starts at 7pm on Saturday 24 September.
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Hosted by star of the stand-up comedy circuit & BBC Radio presenter Steffen Peddie.
The team at Christ Church has kindly given us permission to allow attendees to bring their own alcohol, refreshments and snacks. There will be plastic cups provided but please feel free to bring your own.
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Activities over the weekend
The ever-popular producers’ market will take place on Main Street, while over in Memorial Gardens Car Park, off Wakefield Road, will be the drinks tent, live music stage, picnic area and fairground.
They'll also be fabulous cooking demonstrations on both days with some top names showing off their culinary skills.
Park and walk
If you are heading to Taste Cumbria there will be a park and walk facility from behind the Lakes Homecentre on Low Road.
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A big thank you
Taste Cumbria is organised by Allerdale Borough Council and supported by Cockermouth Town Council, The Coffee Kitchen Bakery, Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors, Tractor Shed Brewing, The Trout Hotel, Peter Sidwell, Cockermouth Cricket Club, Tithe Tap, Rock With and Newsquest Cumbria.
 Success of Taste of the Sea
Almost £1 million came into the Cumbrian economy as a result of the Taste of the Sea festival in Maryport.
The event, which took place over the weekend of 13 and 14 August 2022, saw an estimated economic impact of £996,168, more than double that of the 2021 event, which boosted the county’s economy by £453,682. Almost £25 was generated for every pound spent on hosting the event, compared to £11 last year.
An independent study by Kendal-based Red Research said around 12,000 people came to the festival, with 89% of those who came to the first Taste of the Sea event in 2021 saying this year’s food and drink extravaganza was even better.
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