An attendee favourite, the Live Cookery Theatre joins us again for 2025 on both The Stray and at Ripley Castle!
The Stray theatre will be hosted by Yorkshire Food Guide who host classes for all culinary abilities, covering a range of cuisine. Check out the link above for more information!
The Ripley Castle theatre will also be 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 – The Stray
Enjoy immersive demonstrations from of a mix of the region’s culinary experts, including TWO MasterChef stars, Head Chefs of thriving restaurants, and more…
SATURDAY
12-12:40 Joe Crowe (Three’s A Crowd)
13-13:40 Iain Wilkinson (Storehouse, Ripon)
14-14:40 Steve Collinson (Cedar Court Hotel)
15-15:40 Adam Maddock (Saltmoore)
SUNDAY
12-12:40 Owen Diaram (Cook With Owen / MasterChef)
13-13:40 Kurtus Auty (Bosuns)
14-14:40 Jon Appleby (The Mill Group)
15-15:40 Bobby Geetha (Fleur, Kerala Canteen & Nesso Coffee )
Owen Diaram (MasterChef / Cook With Owen) – Harrogate local Owen Diaram expertly blends global flavours with British and European influences. As an independent business owner and private tutor with Cook With Owen, Owen’s creative flair and unique skill set led him to the quarter-finals of MasterChef 2023.
Bobby Geetha (Fleur, Kerala Canteen & Nesso Coffee) – A Great British Menu competitor, MasterChef UK Finalist, an International Menu Consultant, and a published author, Bobby Geetha is a culinary expert with specialities in fine dining and Indian Cuisine. Chef Geetha is the mind behind numerous renowned restaurants, such as Fleur, Kerala Canteen, and Nesso Coffee.
Adam Maddock – Overseeing all menu creation at Saltmoore, a luxurious, wellness-led sanctuary in Whitby, Adam works in collaboration with the Michelin-starred Tommy Banks. An Executive Chef and seafood specialist, Adam spotlights vibrant dishes utilising the best of Yorkshire’s produce.
Iain Wilkinson (Storehouse, Ripon) – Head Chef of Storehouse Kitchen in Ripon, Iain has various culinary accolades, including the Chef of The Year award at Harrogate’s Hospitality & Tourism Awards. Iain prioritises the use of seasonal and ethically-sourced ingredients to create intricate and refined flavours.
Kurtus Auty (Bosuns) – Passionate for global flavours and culinary art, Kurtus Auty strives to set new standards of excellence. A former MasterChef UK contestant and recipient of Yorkshire’s Best Young Chef Award, Kurtus has elevated the dining experience at Bosuns, an iconic riverside restaurant in York.
Joe Crowe (Three’s A Crowd) – Head Chef of Three’s a Crowd, a Michelin Guide-endorsed gastropub in Harrogate, Joe highlights the very best in British cuisine through the restaurant’s versatile and ever-changing menu.
Jon Appleby (The Mill Group) – Jon Appleby is an expert in British produce and seasonal ingredients, emphasising sustainability through flavour-driven dishes. As Culinary Director of The Mill Group, Jon draws on his diverse experience to guide the creation of nuanced and vibrant dishes.
Steve Collinson (Cedar Court Hotel) – Executive Head Chef Steve Collinson is an expert in locally-sourced, high-quality British cuisine. While developing the menu at Amber’s Restaurant of the Cedar Court Hotel, Steve has become renowned for elevating dining experiences with a range of contemporary Yorkshire dishes.
