A brand new food festival, showcasing ‘the very best of Cumbria’s bountiful larder’, has been announced.
Called 54 Degrees North, the festival will take place in the Into the Woods campsite in Penrith from May 5 to 7.
Organisers say the festival will be focussed on traditional rare breed meats farmed and produced by Lakeland Dexter, artisan craft beers created by Lakes Brew Co, bakery delights by More? Artisan Bakery, and organic cheese and butter by Torpenhow Farmhouse Dairy.
Organic vegetables grown and produced by River Cottage Farm in Cumbria, and other top-quality Cumbrian producers will be showcasing everything from pasta to spirits.
Music by live bands and DJs will entertain guests during the weekend.
A spokesperson from 54 Degrees North said: “Each day and night of the festival will feature a different theme, from fireside chats to full-on party mode, but all designed to fully immerse guests in the art of fire cooking.
“There’s an exciting programme of discussions lined up across the weekend too, focusing on the art of fire cooking, traditional and rare breed meats, butchery skills, curing and much more, hosted and presented by River Cottage’s artisan smoking and curing expert Steven Lamb.
“Michelin-starred, Paul Leonard’s chef’s table will come to life in the forest for a truly unique experience as he serves up a five-course, fire-cooked tasting menu, all cooked in our specially built analogue kitchen.
“Saturday has something for everyone, whether it’s kick-starting the day with a yoga class or indulging in our epic breakfast buns, you’re bound to start the day right.
“And to help you along there’ll also be plenty of freshly brewed tea and artisan coffee on tap too.
“After that, it’ll be time to get stuck into the day’s packed programme: as farmers, butchers and chefs tell the story of food, from field to fire.
“There’s a huge kids area with loads of activities to keep little ones entertained too, and to mark the Coronation of H.R.H. King Charles we’ll also be screening the event live, toasted with special Coronation celebration cocktails mixed by Kendal’s Blind Bus Driver, English sparkling wine and Champagne, as we mark this once in a lifetime event.
“Meanwhile, with the fires fully stoked with sustainably sourced wood from the festival site, over 25 of the finest fire cooking masters will be serving up some incredible dishes, with all of their ingredients sourced from within 54 degrees latitude.”
For more information on the line-up visit https://fiftyfourdegreesnorth.co.uk.
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