Demonstrations

Fancy learning a new skill, or looking for some expert advice? Throughout the Fair, we run a full series of complimentary Demonstrations and paid interactive Workshops, including festive cookery, arts & crafts and wine tastings led by industry experts.

Demonstrations and Workshops can be booked online when purchasing your entry tickets. Spaces are limited so it is recommended to reserve in advance. PLEASE NOTE – the workshop schedule will be live soon.

Thanks must also go to Hunt Bespoke Kitchens & Interiors who create our beautiful demo kitchen.

2025 Food & Lifestyle Demonstrations

Day	Start Time	Company/Title	Title	Description
Monday 10th	7.00pm	Roots + Seeds	Chocolate Orange Espresso Martini	How to make the famous roots and seeds "Chocolate Orange Espresso Martini “ with Co-Foudner and mixologist Sam Lawson-King. The perfect drink for all your Christmas dinner parties!
	8.00pm	Aardvark Safaris	Aardvark Safaris takes the stress out of planning holidays.	Join Alice Gully, Managing Director and owner of Aardvark Safaris, for an insightful talk. She and her team have personally ridden, driven, punted, and drifted across the continent, exploring its wonders to find the best places and adventures for an unforgettable safari. Drawing on this deep professional and personal expertise, and sharing some memorable stories from her travels, she’ll reveal the many benefits of booking your African travel with a specialist tour operator.

Tuesday 11th	10.00am	TBC	TBC	TBC
	11.00am	South West Private Chefs	Old Fashioned Wellington	Experience South West Private Chefs demonstrating a luxurious venison Wellington paired with sublty sweet blackberry-thyme Old Fashioned
	12.00pm	Jane Lovett	The Get-Ahead Christmas Cook Demo	Tired of Christmas kitchen chaos? Join Jane for a fabulously festive demo packed with get-ahead tips, clever tricks, and plenty of chat, and plenty of tasters all from her brilliant book 'The Get-Ahead Cook'.
	13.00pm	Torie True	Bringing flavour to Indian Cooking with Torie True	Join Torie True as she demonstrates recipes from her new book Seven Kitchens: A Journey Through India's Culinary Heritage. She will be giving a glimpse into the vibrant kitchens of India's past and present and will show you how to bring flavour and confidence into your Indian cooking.
	14.00pm	Stephanie Putter	The Art of Layering: Mixing eras, styles and metals with ease.	NYC- based jewellery designer Stephanie Putter is delighted to share her signature tips to creating a chic, wearable, highly personalized, layered necklace style. You’ll learn how to mix and match eras, styles and metals with confidence and ease.
	15.00pm	Ben Tish - Cubitt House	Mediterranean Feasting	Head Chef from Cubitt House, Ben Tish will demonstrate a winter recipe of Pork chops, fennel, figs, chesnuts & sage with sweet vinegar, from his new book Mediterra.


Wednesday 12th	10.00am	The Kingham Plough	Pigeon, Bacon & Peas	Pan roast pigeon breast, charred gem, pickled beetroot, crispy bacon & pea puree demonstrated by Ash, Head Chef at the Kingham Plough
	11.00am	Indian Block Printing	Festive Indian Block Printing	Learn the art of festive block printing - tips and tricks for Christmas gifts and wrapping paper.
	12.00pm	Jane Lovett	The Get-Ahead Christmas Cook Demo	Tired of Christmas kitchen chaos? Join Jane for a fabulously festive demo packed with get-ahead tips, clever tricks, and plenty of chat, and plenty of tasters all from her brilliant book 'The Get-Ahead Cook'.
	13.00pm	Woodchester Valley Vineyard	Wine Tasting for Christmas	Toasting our Terroir with Festive Cotswold Wines.
	14.00pm	Master the Art	Painting Demo - The effects of marble and malachite	Marble and Malachite Paint Effects Demonstration by Roger Newton and Daughter
	15.00pm	Belles Berry of The Great Taste Company	Coconut Chicken & Black Bean stew	Belles Berry demonstrates from her book MENOlicious a simple mid-week stew, with energising health benefits, using the superpowers of black beans.


Thursday 13th	10.00am	Castrads	Cooking with Hornbeam Cookware	Thanks giving stuffing, charred tangarines and ultimate red cabbage all demonstrated on Hornbeam's British-made cast iron skillets.
	11.00am	My Stylish Friend	Sustainable Fashion	How to be sustainably stylish” with ex Royal dresser and fashion editor, Sophie, My Stylish Friend
	12.00pm	Woodchester Valley Vineyard	Wine Tasting for Christmas	Toasting our Terroir with Festive Cotswold Wines.
	13.00pm	The Crown Inn, Enstone	Chocolate Mousse Demonstration	A delectable chocolate mousse from Paris to the Cotswolds, demonstated by The Head Chef of The Crown Inn, Enstone
	14.00pm	Cheltenham Chocolates	Chocolate Bon Bon Masterclass	Join Tom, Head Chocolatier at Cheltenham Chocolates for a deep dive in to the chocolate making process and a demonstration in bonbon making! Expect a room full of Willy Wonkas once the demonstration is complete & maybe even be a few bonbons to enjoy!
	15.00pm	Daylesford Cookery School	Effortless Christmas Entertaining	Join Steve Bulmer from the Daylesford Cookery School where he’ll be showcasing an array of winter salads and a seasonal soup - perfect for those needing to feed a crowd when entertaining this festive season!

_{Please note that the timetable may be subject to change.}