Foodies Festival Oxford, August bank holiday 

The UK’s biggest touring celebrity food and music festival, FOODIES FESTIVAL, is back in Oxford, bringing a star-studded line-up of chefs and music acts to South Parks from 23rd to25th August  

Dubbed the Gastro-Glastonbury, this three-day celebration promises a feast for all the senses, combining live cooking demonstrations from top TV and Michelin-starred chefs with chart-topping performances from some of the biggest names in music. 

Festival-goers can enjoy live cooking demonstrations in the Chefs Theatre, featuring some of the UK’s most renowned culinary talents. Highlights include: 

• MasterChef Champions: Chariya Khattiyot, Thomas Frake, Dhruv Baker 

• MasterChef: The Professionals: Alex Webb and 2024 star Ritchie Stainsby 

• TV Judge & Entrepreneur: Mich Turner MBE, “The Queen of Couture Cakes” 

Other acclaimed chefs making appearances include: 

• Mike North – Michelin-starred Nut Tree Inn 

• Mark Peregrine – Raymond Blanc Cookery School 

• Mark Chandler – 2AA Rosette White Hart 

• Andrew Carr – Michelin-recommended The Yurt 

• Carl Cleghorn – 3AA Rosette Tyme Restaurant 

• Aimee Hunt – Michelin-recommended Five Little Pigs 

• Graham Hornigold – TV pastry chef 

In the Cake & Desserts Theatre, patisserie experts and star bakers will create show-stopping sweets, while the Kids Cookery School introduces younger guests to the joys of cooking. 

Masterclasses in the Drinks Theatre will also be available, offering tutored Champagne, Beer, Cider, Cocktail, and Wine tastings led by BBC and ITV experts. 

FOODIES FESTIVAL isn’t just about food. This year’s music headliners include: 

• Blue – Two-time Brit Award-winning 1990s boyband 

• Example – Multi-platinum chart-topper 

• Scouting For Girls – Over 2 million albums sold 

Explore, Taste, and Shop 

The festival offers plenty of opportunities to explore new flavours: 

• Shopping Village: Browse the latest culinary trends 

• Artisan Market: Meet local producers 

• Feasting Tent: Taste global street food and delicacies 

New features for 2025 include: 

• Great Taste Market: Discover and celebrate the art of good food 

• International Cook School: Learn cooking techniques from top chefs and take your creations home 

From the Fire Stage with BBQ masters and chili-eating contests, to a Silent Disco, fairground rides, and family-friendly areas, there’s something for everyone.