06-04-2025
Porthleven Food Festival announces 2025 line-up
The Porthleven Food Festival has announced its 2025 line-up.
The festival, which takes place from May 2 to 4, is free to attend and features a range of culinary experiences and entertainment for the whole family.
Presented by chef Jude Kereama, the event celebrates Cornwall's food and drink producers, as well as culinary talent from across the UK.
Festival-goers can expect to see chefs such as Antony Worral Thompson, Tom Brown from Pearly Queen, Izzy Joscelene and Rick Toogood from Prawn on the Lawn, and many others showcasing their skills in the Chef's Theatre.
The festival takes place around the harbourside and aims to support the local economy and community.
In addition to the culinary offerings, the festival also features live music, with performances all weekend in the Shipyard Diner's Club and Shanties on The Lime Kiln Stage.
Evening sessions, which require tickets, include a Britpop night on Friday, May 2, featuring Kernoasis and Blur tribute Parklife.
On Saturday, May 3, festival-goers can enjoy a full show from The Old Time Sailors.
Food lovers can look forward to the Fisherman's Mission fish BBQ, street food traders, and a Food & Farmers market selling local produce.
The festival also features supper clubs, with Naughty Nonna making their debut.
Friday's menu is a "Love Letter to Italy", while Saturday's offers a "Middle Eastern Adventure".
Tickets are required for the supper clubs.
The Comedy Roast returns on Sunday, promising laughs with Suzy Bennett, aka Red Ruth, and special guest Kernow King.
The event includes a two-course roast dinner, with tickets needed.
Ann's Pasties will be running a pasty workshop, offering a chance to learn the art of crimping.
Various masterclasses are available daily, covering a range of skills from wine tasting to coffee cupping, or learning how to make your own masala mix.
The festival also offers a Gourmet Weekend ticket, which includes access to both the Friday and Saturday night Evening Sessions, premium parking in the town, and VIP access to the Chef's Theatre all weekend.
The Porthleven Food Festival is not just a celebration of food and drink but also aims to raise awareness of key issues relating to the environment, food culture, and sustainable food production.
The festival attracts thousands of people each year, providing a boost to the local economy and supporting the community.
The Porthleven Food Festival has become a staple in the culinary calendar, with many eagerly anticipating its return each year.
With a range of activities and experiences on offer, the festival provides an opportunity for both residents and visitors to enjoy and celebrate the best of Cornwall's food and drink scene.
The festival's organisers have encouraged people to visit the official website, for the latest news and to purchase tickets.
People can also join the conversation online via Instagram and Facebook.
