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12-13 APRIL 2025
A weekend of incredible celebrity chef demonstrations, regional food & drink traders & local entertainers.
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With over 140 local and regional food & drink traders, we are going to be spoilt for choice
We have some amazing traders showcasing at Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2025. We have a range of fantastic street food traders and artisan food producers. Take a look at who is trading at the festival this year.
Who is appearing at our live cookery theatre stage in 2025
Take a look at our exciting celebrity chefs who are making star appearances at the festival. A stella line up has been announced for our weekend guests as Simon Rimmer – Chef and Co-Presenter of Sunday Brunch, Food Writer, Blogger and Photographer – Jane’s Patisserie, Brin Pirathapan – MasterChef 2024 Champion and our Weekend Cookery Theatre Host – Chris Bavin – TV Chef & Author appear on Saturday. Sunday we have Francesco Mattana – Italian Chef and Content Creator, Cherish Finden – TV Chef & Judge of Bake Off and Paul A Young – Award-Winning Chocolatier.
Live music and performances from some of the region’s finest for 2025
Take a look at our amazing line up who will be joining us at the festival. Dancing ‘grannies’, Lollipop ladies, steel bands, and theatre acts are among the free family acts performing at the festival.
Latest festival news
Over 140 traders to appear at Bishop Auckland Food Festival: See what food is on offer
From halloumi wraps, wood fired pizza and fried chicken, to gyozas, loaded fries and sweet treats, there will be a feast of goodies for visitors to
Family fun on offer at Bishop Auckland Food Festival
From melodic music, street bands, to grannies on wheels, the streets of Bishop Auckland are set to come alive with entertainment during one of the region’s
More chefs announced for Bishop Auckland Food Festival
The full line up of celebrity chefs for Bishop Auckland Food Festival has now been confirmed, as organisers announce who will be appearing on Sunday. County
First chefs announced for Bishop Auckland Food Festival
A Sunday Brunch host, social media baker, and a MasterChef champion are among the celebrity chefs who will appear at this year’s Bishop Auckland Food Festival.