New festival to celebrate Jersey food

A new festival is set to take place which will celebrate food in Jersey.

The Delicious Jersey Food Festival will run at Weighbridge Place, St Helier on Saturday and Sunday.

There will be pop-up restaurants, Jersey musicians, a farmers' market and live cooking demonstations.

Ana and Marcus Calvani, co-chief executive officers of the Jersey Hospitality Association, said the event was being held to "honour the passionate people behind Jersey's food culture".

The event is sponsored by the Government of Jersey and Jersey Electricity and entry is free.

Michelin star chef Michael Caines will hold a live question and answer session at 10:00 BST on Saturday.

Author and TV chef Steven Lamb will host the demonstration stage.

Mr and Mrs Calvani added: "With all the chefs, producers and artisans here in one place, it will be a truly magnificent celebration of Jersey food."

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