Tiny Talks hosted by Rachel Gaunt – Mood Food with Ruth Weaver

Rachael Gaunt is a St Ives based food blogger who works within seasonal ‘Cornish Coastal’ abundance to present health and wellbeing in a fun and accessible way. Her food and wellbeing adventures are documented on Instagram at @l.o.v.e_cornwall. This year she brings three of her favourite tiny talks to the festival, via a 30-minute interview […]

Sharp’s Beer Quiz

St Ives Food Festival view of St Ives Caitlin Mogridge

Join Sharp’s Brewery for a fun, interactive Food & Drink quiz with a twist! Grab a teammate, don your headphones, and get ready for laughs, challenges, and plenty of friendly competition. Test your knowledge, enjoy some frolics along the way, and discover surprising beer facts. With loads of prizes up for grabs and beer tasters included, this […]

Fizz-tastic Friday: All About Rosé

Elly Owen

Join us for Fizz-tastic Friday, a wine tasting workshop that’s a sparkling celebration dedicated entirely to rosé wines! Explore the world of this ever-popular drink with a curated tasting of 5 exquisite rosés. Why is rosé so revered? How is it made? What makes each bottle unique? During this lively session, you’ll learn the secrets behind rosé’s prestigious […]

Butcher & Batch! With chefs Henk de Villiers & Nick Hemming

Butcher Batch

Join Ed Hughes alongside chefs Henk de Villiers and Nick Hemming for an intimate session packed with practical life and kitchen know-how. With years of experience running successful pubs, Henk and Nick will guide you through the essentials of getting the most from your meat – covering the best cuts to buy, what to ask your butcher, and how to make […]

Foraging with Josh Quick

Toni Edwards 2023 Josh Quick Forager

Join a foraging walk and discover edible plants, learn sustainable harvesting techniques, and experience the rich flavours of the Cornish landscape. The masterclass is hosted by Josh Quick who’s a forager, born & bred in St Ives, with a passion for the world of plants & wild ingredients. In 2016, Josh set up Wild St Ives, […]

Tom Lodge

Tom Lodge

Tom Lodge is a 21-year-old chef from South Wales, rooted in the art of simple fire cooking and bold, flavour-driven food. Based between the South West and South Wales, Tom is the creative force behind Crave in Exeter—an award-winning concept celebrated for its vibrant, ingredient-led approach. He’s now preparing to launch an exciting new venture in Bristol while […]