Ashley Palmer Watts

Ashley Palmer-Watts, a visionary chef celebrated for his culinary innovation, has expanded his expertise beyond the kitchen into the world of coffee and spirits. As the co-founder of ArtisanCoffee.Co, Palmer-Watts channels his passion for quality and flavour into creating exceptional coffee experiences, blending his refined culinary sensibilities with a dedication to craftsmanship. His inventive approach to […]

Ben Prior

Ben Prior formally of the multi award winning Ben’s Cornish Kitchen in Marazion now rattles pans and stirs pots at one of Cornwall’s most iconic restaurants, Porthminster Beach Cafe. Ben continues the traditions and quality stamp of the last 30 years that have made Porthminster what it is today, taking advantage of the restaurant’s unique […]

Tom Brown

Cornwall-born Michelin-starred chef Tom Brown honed his skills in kitchens across the South West, including Rick Stein’s, before working with two-Michelin-starred Nathan Outlaw. Tom quickly rose to Head Chef at Outlaw’s St Enodoc Hotel in Rock before moving to London to lead Nathan Outlaw’s restaurant at The Capital Hotel in Knightsbridge, where he successfully retained […]

Kathy Slack

Kathy Slack is an award-winning cook, veg grower and writer; a rat race escapee who worked in advertising agencies until burnout and depression forced a change and she found inspiration, and a new career, in the veg patch. Her debut cookbook, From the Veg Patch (Ebury), was shortlisted for the Guild of Food Writers Award […]

Jude Kereama

Born and raised in New Zealand, Jude Kereama trained under renowned chef Simon Gault before moving to the UK. With accolades in Auckland and London, Jude settled in Porthleven, Cornwall, in 1996, quickly becoming one of the county’s most celebrated chefs. His mixed Māori and Chinese Malay heritage shines through in his cuisine, which combines […]

Dorian Janmaat

Dorian spent his early years living in Ibiza and Cornwall and spent several years schooling in Spain, a period which sparked his interest in food with fond memories of visiting markets in various beautiful coastal towns. His teens were spent back in Cornwall when the family returned here to live. Studying at Cornwall College and […]

Norman Jay MBE

Norman Jay - Friday Night Headliner

Norman Jay is unquestionably one of the most respected and popular DJs in the world today. Co-founder of the legendary Good Times Sound System and London dance music station KISS FM, Jay fostered the ‘Rare Groove’ scene pushing the boundaries of the UK’s emerging club culture. Awarded an MBE for services to deejaying and music, […]

Ferris & Sylvester

Ferris & Sylvester are an English husband-and-wife duo known for their captivating blend of folk, blues, rock, and soul. Their 2024 album Otherness reached the top 10 in the Americana and Folk Charts, celebrated for its themes of connection through difference. Their debut album Superhuman topped the UK Blues Chart and won ‘UK Album of […]

The Scribes

The Scribes are a multi-award-winning hip-hop act from Bristol, renowned for their unique sound that blends live instrumentation, sampling, and head-nodding boom bap beats. Their high-energy performances featuring beatboxing, freestyling, and crowd interaction, are festival favourites, gracing stages at Glastonbury, Wireless, Latitude, and more. With collaborations alongside legends like Macklemore, De La Soul, and Wu-Tang […]

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