2010 was a success and 2011 will offer even more!!
Last year there were a wide variety of events running throughout the St Ives Food & Drink Festival. Whether you wanted to try local cheese, taste some of the finest Cornish Seafood, see the freshest Cornish Mussels being cooked in five different styles, sip a wide variety of gin, go Italian, see what food grows in and around the town or just relax at one of the UK's most renowned restaurants with wonderfully fresh fish and vegetables produced in their own allotments, there was something for everyone and in 2011 there will be more.
We will be listing more and more events over the coming weeks, some of which will have limited numbers so you will need to book early to avoid disappointment. Bookmark this page and come back to see the exciting events happening in this years St Ives Food & Drink Festival.
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We look forward to welcoming you to St Ives and the Food & Drink Festival 16th - 22nd May 2011.
MONDAY, 16th MAY
THE ALBA
lunchtime - £10
St Ives festival of food & drink lunch menu - includes including a 175ml glass of Campo Lasierpe (white /red or Rose) or a Peroni Nastro.
To book call: 01736 797222
TWO VOICES FROM SALFORD - SCARLET WINES
7pm - £5
Come and enjoy and evening of guitar, poetry and food & drink inspired art with former Salford Art School students Colin Johnson and Bernie Davies.
Not only can you enjoy the ambience of Scarlet but sit back and be entertained with music and poetry whilst viewing Colin's food & drink inspired art which will be on display throughout the week of this year's St Ives Food and Drink Festival.
Entrance includes a glass of wine - bar tapas and drinks available at normal prices through the evening
To book call: 01736 753696
www.scarlet-wines.co.uk
TUESDAY, 17th MAY
BEER INSPIRED MENU - THE QUEENS HOTEL
Using our own beer selection, dishes will include:
- Burgers in a Tribute Ale bap
- Sticky HSD pork ribs and chicken wings
- Admiral ale beer battered fish and chips
- Steamed mussels in Korev sauce & beer bread
- Clouded Yellow Ice cream
To book call: 01736 796468
THE ALBA
lunchtime - £10
St Ives festival of food & drink lunch menu - includes including a 175ml glass of Campo Lasierpe (white /red or Rose) or a Peroni Nastro.
To book call: 01736 797222
COASTAL FORAGE AND BEACH BBQ - PORTHMINSTER CAFÉ, ST IVES
3pm - £20 - tickets limited to 15
Take part in a coastal forage before returning to the Porthminster Café beach bbq and cooking your finds.
Includes a free glass of wine or soft drink - extra drinks can be purchased at the takeaway.
All our forage coastal walks are assessed before inviting the public
Purchase tickets from Porthminster Café, Porthminster Beach, St Ives
To book call: 01736 795352
www.porthminstercafe.co.uk
CORNISH SMOKED MEATS AND FISH - DIGEY FOOD ROOMS
10am - 12.30pm
Enjoy a free tasting of Cornish smoked meats and fish from Tregida Smokehouse.
From 12.30 in the Café a platter of smoked foods with a glass of Cornish wine, beer or cider from £11.00
To book call: 01736 799600
www.digeyfoodroom.co.uk
WEDNESDAY, 18th MAY
BEER INSPIRED MENU - THE QUEENS HOTEL
Using our own beer selection, dishes will include:
- Burgers in a Tribute Ale bap
- Sticky HSD pork ribs and chicken wings
- Admiral ale beer battered fish and chips
- Steamed mussels in Korev sauce & beer bread
- Clouded Yellow Ice cream
To book call: 01736 796468
THE ALBA
lunchtime - £10
St Ives festival of food & drink lunch menu - includes including a 175ml glass of Campo Lasierpe (white /red or Rose) or a Peroni Nastro.
To book call: 01736 797222
COASTAL & HEDGEROW WILD FOOD WALK
2pm to 4pm - Adults £15, Kids £2.50
Enjoy a leisurely walk along the beach and coastal path and have your eyes and tastebuds opened to the bounty of edible plants growing locally. Your guide, Rachel Lambert will share with you her knowledge, helping you to gain the skills and confidence to identify and use wild food for yourself. Meet: Infront of the Porthminster Cafe, Portminster Beach
To Book contact Rachel: Tel. 01736 369719 Mob. 07903 412014
rachel@wildwalks-southwest.co.uk
www.wildwalks-southwest.co.uk
GIN TASTING EXTRAVAGANZA WITH MASTER DISTILLER SEAN HARRISON – THE GARRACK HOTEL
5.30pm - £15 - talk and taste only (£28 including supper) - limited tickets available
You are invited to a gin tasting extravaganza with Sean Harrison, master distiller of the Plymouth Gin Distillery.
Sean will talk you through your paces on an in-depth tasting of different gin styles.
For those wanting to make a night of it, why not join Sean for supper in our award winning restaurant.
To book contact: 01736 796199
www.garrack.com
THURSDAY, 19th MAY
BEER INSPIRED MENU - THE QUEENS HOTEL
Using our own beer selection, dishes will include:
- Burgers in a Tribute Ale bap
- Sticky HSD pork ribs and chicken wings
- Admiral ale beer battered fish and chips
- Steamed mussels in Korev sauce & beer bread
- Clouded Yellow Ice cream
To book call: 01736 796468
ST IVES FESTIVAL FARMERS MARKET
9:30 - 2pm
The market runs every Thursday throughout the year at the Backpackers, Lower Stennack, St Ives. It’s in the town centre, just up the road from St Ives cinema.
01736 795387
www.stivesfarmersmarket.co.uk
ITALIAN AND SPANISH CHEESE TASTING – DIGEY FOOD ROOMS
10am - 12.30pm
A comparative tasting of Italian and Spanish cheeses, and see what a stunning match they make with Cornish preserves from Crellow.
From 12.30 in the Café choose your own plate of cheeses accompanied by Vicky's artisan bread with a glass of Cornish beer wine or cider, from £11.00
To book call: 01736 799600
www.digeyfoodroom.co.uk
THE ALBA
lunchtime - £10
St Ives festival of food & drink lunch menu - includes including a 175ml glass of Campo Lasierpe (white /red or Rose) or a Peroni Nastro.
To book call: 01736 797222
SOUTH AFRICAN WINE EVENING - SCARLET WINES, LELANT
7pm - £25 per ticket
An evening of wine tasting served with South African inspired dishes.
A sharing of tables in a relaxed setting - guests will be provided with six wines to taste served with South African inspired dishes. Tasting notes on each wine are provided with information plus sheets to record opinions and thoughts.
To book call: 01736 753696
www.scarlet-wines.co.uk
FRIDAY, 20th MAY
BEER INSPIRED MENU - THE QUEENS HOTEL
Using our own beer selection, dishes will include:
- Burgers in a Tribute Ale bap
- Sticky HSD pork ribs and chicken wings
- Admiral ale beer battered fish and chips
- Steamed mussels in Korev sauce & beer bread
- Clouded Yellow Ice cream
To book call: 01736 796468
THE ALBA
lunchtime - £10
St Ives festival of food & drink lunch menu - includes including a 175ml glass of Campo Lasierpe (white /red or Rose) or a Peroni Nastro.
To book call: 01736 797222
THEN AND NOW - A WALKNG FOOD AND DRINK HISTORY OF ST IVES BY VALERIE OF GUIDED TOURS OF ST IVES
2.30pm - £5 per ticket
Enjoy a 75 minute tour of St Ives Guided Tours of St Ives. Find out about the history of pilchard fishing and fishing in general in the town, discuss old Cornish recipes and the way that the town's folk used to cook their food in communal bakehouses. Find out more about the VERY odd drinks that were taken by people in the town., such as Mahogany which was a mix of gin and black treacle!
Starting from the Guildhall at 2.30pm, experienced Guide Valerie will offer you a historic and interesting insight into the food and drink history of St Ives.
To book a space call Valerie on 07816 180639
WINE AND CORNISH CHEESE TASTING, CORNISH DELI
4pm to 6pm - FREE EVENT
Join owner Mark Elwood and sample some of the best Cornish Cheese and some of the wines that compliment them.
3 Chapel Street - 01736 795 100
A TASTE OF MEXICO – THE MEX ST IVES
5pm to 6.30pm - £5.00 / £2.00 (children - under 16s) per ticket
Come along to The Mex on Gabriel Street – one of St Ives longest established restaurants. They have a brand new menu– including old favourites plus many new dishes. Chefs will be serving a selection of dishes for you to try.
Mexican food is more than just chilli! Yes – some dishes can be hot and spicy - but all are just tasty!
Vegetarians and vegans are well catered for – with dishes as an integral part of the menu. For those on special diets – including celiac and dairy free – the chefs will prepare food to order.
The Mex is a family friendly restaurant – children and young people are welcome. All food at The Mex is freshly prepared, cooked to order and uses local ingredients wherever possible.
To book contact The Mex on 01736 797 658
www.themex-stives.co.uk
SATURDAY, 21st MAY
FOOD AND DRINK PRODUCERS MARKET - West Pier, St Ives
10am to 4pm - FREE EVENT
Tregenna Castle will be offering a champagne tasting from their stand on West Pier as well as running a prize draw to win a Magnum of champagne
Face painting and hand massage will take place down on the harbour beach
FRESH CORNISH MACKEREL FILLETING AND BBQ - THE SHAMROCK LODGE
11am to 4pm - £1 (all proceeds will go to the Shamrock Lodge funds)
Watch members of the Shamrock Lodge fillet Cornish mackerel, freshly caught in St Ives bay ready for Bar B Queing, served on an open bread bap with a choice of Horseradish Sauce or Spicy Dressing
ST IVES FESTIVAL OF FOOD AND DRINK LUNCH – ALBA
12.30 - £40
Join us for a 4 course Lunch, celebrating the huge variety of local produce available at this time of year.
Carl Burdett of St Ives based Burdett Wines will be talking us through the delicious wines we will be serving with each course.
Our 4 course lunch menu includes:
Asian taster plate – Home cured Salmon, soy, ginger and spring onions / Crab filo pancake, shredded iceberg lettuce, Vietnamese dressing / Chilli Prawn, pickled cucumber.
Served with Four sisters Viognier, Central Victoria, Australia. 2009
Grilled semi cured Sea Trout fillet, asparagus, peas, lemon vinaigrette.
Served with Running Duck Organic Shiraz Rose, Fair Trade, Western Cape, South Africa. 2010
Cornish Chicken breast wrapped in Parma Ham ,sausage forcemeat, English asparagus, peas, wilted spinach, pomme chateau, Somerset Apple Cider Brandy sauce.
Served with Domaine Charles Jenny Morgon, Beaujolais, France. 2008
Strawberry Gazpacho / Strawberry Shortcake / Lemon and Strawberry roulade.
Served with Bollicina Prosecco Rosado NV Italy.
Coffee and petit fours.
To book contact Alba on 01736 797222
www.thealbarestaurant.com
Excerpts from the shows
BYKIDZRUS
1.45pm, 2.45pm, 3.45pm
Harbour beach next to West Pier
COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS
2pm to 4pm - FREE EVENT
2pm - St Andrew's Bistro, Aaron Bailey
3pm - Sanjay Kumar
4pm - Seagrass, Lee Groves
SMALL PLATES WITH BEER TASTER LUNCH - THE QUEENS HOTEL
£5
To book call: 01736 796468
SUNDAY, 22nd MAY
FOOD AND DRINK PRODUCERS MARKET - West Pier, St Ives
10am to 4pm - FREE EVENT
Tregenna Castle will be offering a champagne tasting from their stand on West Pier as well as running a prize draw to win a Magnum of champagne
Face painting, hand massage and sand castle competitions will take place down on the harbour.
Sandcastle building competition – 11am - 1pm
FRESH CORNISH MACKEREL FILLETING AND BBQ - THE SHAMROCK LODGE
11am to 4pm - £1 (all proceeds will go to the Shamrock Lodge funds)
Watch members of the Shamrock Lodge fillet Cornish mackerel, freshly caught in St Ives bay ready for Bar B Queing, served on an open bread bap with a choice of Horseradish Sauce or Spicy Dressing
SUNDAY LINE UP - THE QUEEN HOTEL
12-3pm - Sunday Roast
4pm - Live entertainment
7pm - Food Quiz - free entry, prizes to be won!
To book call: 01736 796468
COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS
2pm to 4pm - FREE EVENT
2pm - Porthgwidden Beach Café, Dan Foster
3pm - Seafood Café, Paul Learney
4pm - Porthminster Café, Lee Wilson
Click here or visit our cooking demos page for more information
