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Meet Top Patron Chef, Arnaud Stevens

Top Patron Chef, Arnaud Stevens, will be in the demo tent throughout the weekend. Arnaud is the Executive Chef at 40/30 at The Gerkin, Chef Patron for Sixtyone Restaurant and Head Development Chef for Searcy's – Blenheim Palace's caterers. Learn new ideas with Arnaud, from baking tips to fine-dining.

For interviews with Searcy's, Caterers at Blenheim Palace please contact: Melodie Manners | melodie@flamingo-marketing.co.uk | 01209 822194 or 07815 709548

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Meet Foodie-Author & Ramsay's Best Restaurant Owner - Dipna

Dipna runs a cookery school offering informative, fun and well-constructed Indian cookery courses and has been a Chef Lecturer for seven years.  She'll be talking Indian food with festival-goers, proving that Indian food is 'easy peezy curry squeezy' to cook.

For more information visit: fantasticbritishfoodfestivals.com/festivals/blenheim

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Enjoy live demonstrations throughout the weekend

The weekend is packed with local and national chefs showcasing their signature culinary talents in the demo tent. They will be inspiring and guiding food-lovers at Blenheim Palace.

For more information visit: fantasticbritishfoodfestivals.com/festivals/blenheim

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Discover the Blenheim Palace Estate Produce

The Estate at Blenheim Palace produces a variety of delicious produce from honey to Natural Mineral Water. Blenheim Palace's water is part of a centuries-old tradition which began in the twelfth century. Stock up with lavender, local honey and lots of other goodies.

Find out more about the Blenheim Palace Estate at blenheimpalace.com

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Find Family-Friendly Activity

The first Blenheim Palace Food Festival is perfect for all the family to enjoy. There will be roaming entertainment, a special children's corner and workshops to keep everyone entertained.

Visitors will also have entry to the Pleasure Gardens Blenheim Palace's designated family area

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Discover Artisan Oxfordshire Produce

With over 90 stall holders from Oxfordshire and the surrounding area there will be plenty of new artisan food products to taste, try and discover.

For more information visit: fantasticbritishfoodfestivals.com/festivals/blenheim

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Foraging Fun

Visitors can discover wild herbs and vegetables that grow in the local environment, as well as learning how to use them in their cooking.

Press visits available contact melodie@flamingo-marketing.co.uk   | 07815 709548

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Picnic on Traditional Hay Bales

Picnic on traditional hay bales at Blenheim Palace. With fantastic pre-prepared picnics available from the Oxfordshire Pantry or make your own from the fresh produce on offer from the festival stalls there are plenty of reasons to enjoy alfresco dining.

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Cookery Workshops

Families can try their hand at cooking new and delicious dishes with a series of cookery workshops over the festival weekend. Designed to get all the family interested in cooking the dishes will be simple but fun.

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Try Food from around the World

The Blenheim Palace Food Festival is a showcase of local Oxfordshire produce and food from around the world. Visitors will have a unique opportunity to try new and exciting foods.