An attendee favourite, the Live Cookery Theatre joins us again for 2025 on both The Stray and at Ripley Castle!
The Ripley Castle theatre is hosted by Yorkshire Food Guide – experts in restaurants, chefs and experiences around Yorkshire that get your taste buds tingling. You can find more information on their website!
The 2025 Live Cookery Theatre Lineup – Ripley Castle
Enjoy TWELVE immersive demonstrations from of a mix of the region’s culinary experts, including The Box Tree’s Brayden Davies, MasterChef’s Kurtus Auty, and renowned chef Ruth Hansom. Learn top secrets from leading Head Chefs, the minds behind thriving restaurants, pastry specialists, and more…
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23rd
12-12:40 Matthew Casey (Three’s a Crowd, Harrogate)
13-13:40 Iain Wilkinson (Storehouse Kitchen, Ripon)
14-14:40 Steve Collinson (Cedar Court Hotel, Harrogate)
15-15:40 Kevin Fernandez (Rafi’s Spicebox)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24TH
12-12:40 Owen Diaram (Cook With Owen / MasterChef)
13-13:40 Kurtus Auty (Bosuns / MasterChef: The Professionals)
14-14:40 Jon Appleby (The Mill Group)
15-15:40 Bobby Geetha (Fleur, Kerala Canteen, Nesso Coffee)
BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY, AUGUST 25TH
12-12:40 Ruth Hansom (Hansom Restaurant, Bedale)
13-13:40 Brayden Davies (The Box Tree, Ilkley)
14-14:40 Adam Maddock (Saltmoore, Whitby)
15-15:40 Stefan Rose (Grantley Hall, Ripon)
Thinking of joining us? This live entertainment is included in the price of your ticket! Here’s some further information of each of this year’s experts…
Brayden Davies (The Box Tree, Ilkley) – Executive Chef at the award-winning, Michelin guide-endorsed The Box Tree, Brayden Davies brings his wealth of experience from prestigious restaurants to create innovative dishes that balance creative flair with time-honoured techniques.
Kurtus Auty (Bosuns / MasterChef: The Professionals) – MasterChef: The Professionals star Kurtus Auty brings his experience from Michelin-starred restaurants to Bosuns, a beautiful riverside restaurant in York celebrated for its captivating culinary experiences.
Ruth Hansom (Hansom Restaurant, Bedale) – Multi-award-winning chef and AA Rosette-honouree Ruth Hansom is a widely celebrated culinary specialist. Ruth recently opened her own restaurant Hansom, a contemporary dining experience in the heart of Bedale.
Bobby Geetha (Fleur, Kerala Canteen, Nesso Coffee) – Bobby Geetha is a nationally-recognised chef, author, and entrepreneur with mastery in fine dining and Indian Cuisine. Chef Geetha has showcased his skills on various iconic television programmes, including MasterChef UK & The Great British Menu.
Stefan Rose (Grantley Hall, Ripon) – Executive Pastry Chef Stefan Rose is responsible for the exceptional desserts and delicacies at Grantley Hall, a luxury five-star hotel in North Yorkshire named in the Leading Hotels in The World collection.
Owen Diaram (Cook With Owen / MasterChef) – Private tutor and local entrepreneur Owen Diaram is an expert in blending global flavours, showcasing his unique skill set on the 2023 series of MasterChef.
Matthew Casey (Three’s a Crowd, Harrogate) – Head Chef of Three’s a Crowd, a Michelin Guide-endorsed gastropub in Harrogate, Matthew Casey brings to life fresh, seasonal produce through refined British classics.
Iain Wilkinson (Storehouse Kitchen, Ripon) – Chef of The Year at Harrogate’s Hospitality & Tourism Awards, Head Chef Iain Wilkinson leads the immersive dining experience at the locally-inspired restaurant and grill Storehouse Kitchen.
Steve Collinson (Cedar Court Hotel, Harrogate) – Executive Head Chef Steve Collinson elevates dining experiences at Amber’s Restaurant of the Cedar Court Hotel, championing locally-sourced, British produce to craft intricate and vibrant menus.
Kevin Fernandez (Rafi’s Spicebox) – As the manager of the family-run Rafi’s Spicebox, Kevin Fernandez carries on his mother Rafi’s legacy by sharing his passion for cooking and teaching authentic Indian and Malaysian cuisine.
Jon Appleby (The Mill Group) – Culinary Director of The Mill Group, chef Jon Appleby is a specialist in utilising the best of British produce to create locally-sourced, nuanced dishes.
Adam Maddock (Saltmoore, Whitby) – Adam Maddock is a seafood specialist and the Executive Chef at Saltmoore, a luxurious hotel on the North Yorkshire coast. Adam develops the wellness-sanctuary’s menus alongside the Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks.
