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- 12-13 APRIL 2025
A weekend of incredible celebrity chef demonstrations, regional food & drink traders & local entertainers was had by all.
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Applications for Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2025 are now closed. We have had an incredible response to this year’s festival with applications closing on January 10th, 2025.
If you are interested in trading at future festivals please get in touch, send info on your company, pictures of your set up and products/ produce, links to social media and info and where you are based. If you are catering please include a menu, please send to baff@durham.gov.uk. The team will add you to the list for applications opening for 2026. Please note we make announcements through our social channels and website for applications.
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
Take a look at our amazing line up who joined us at the festival. Dancing ‘grannies’, performing chefs, steel bands, and theatre acts were among the free family acts performing at the festival.
Latest festival news
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.
Dates announced for Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2025
Food fans are encouraged to save the date for the return of one of the region’s biggest food festivals. Durham County Council has confirmed Bishop Auckland
Crowds flock to Bishop Auckland to enjoy taste of popular food festival
Thousands flocked to this weekend’s Bishop Auckland Food Festival, where celebrity chefs, tasty treats, and family fun were all on the menu. More than 150 stalls