Food & Craft Markets
Mount Stuart hosts a number of Bute Food & Craft Markets throughout the year.
eatBute Event 2010
This year's eatBute event promises to be the best yet.
Full event programme will be released in mid-June 2010.
2010 Event
Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th September 2009
Food Sessions
Where: Food Marquee, Visitor Centre Courtyard, Mount Stuart
All sessions must be booked in advance.
Tickets will be sent out 2 weeks prior to the event.
PRESS LAUNCH
Saturday 12th September, 11.15am – 11.45am
Launch of eatBute food sessions, a new feature of eatBute
FRUITFUL BUTE
Saturday 12th September, 12 noon – 12.45pm
£5, numbers limited, book early
Hosted by John Hancox - Director of the Commonwealth Orchard this fun, fruity session is sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. John will be bringing along a traditional apple press, and there will be opportunities for his audience to try their hand at juice making, as well as sampling freshly pressed juice. Learn about the importance of growing British apples and hear about some of the projects John is involved with - all in a bid to make Scotland fruitier! Great fun for all the family!
NELL NELSON – THE WOMAN WHO ATE SCOTLAND
Saturday 12th September, 1pm – 1.45pm
£5, numbers limited, book early
Join Nell Nelson, “The Woman Who Ate Scotland” as she demonstrates her delicious and uniquely Scottish recipes created with Isle of Bute Cheddar. Passionate about food, cycling and eating well, Nell has cycled and eaten in every country she has visited and recently showcased Scotland’s natural larder in her television series, ‘The Woman Who Ate Scotland’. Nell’s hobby has led to a fascinating career in TV presenting, nutrition, writing cookbooks and food and travel writing.
RORY O’CONNELL
Saturday 12th September, 2pm – 3.15pm
£10, numbers limited, book early
Join Rory on a tour of the eatBute food market, where he will select the finest local ingredients with which to cook up some fantastic, mouth watering dishes! A rare opportunity to enjoy an interactive session with this hugely talented, internationally renowned chef.
JEREMY LEE
Saturday 12th September, 4pm – 5.15pm
£10, numbers limited, book earlyJoin Jeremy on a tour of the eatBute food market, selecting ingredients with which to prepare delicious, fresh, local dishes. This is certain to be a highly energetic and exciting session – not to be missed!
FIRST MILK CHEESE TASTING SESSION
Sunday 13th September, 11am – 11.45am
£5, numbers limited, book early
Join First Milk for a cheese tasting session. Sample some of the finest cheeses produced by the First Milk Company, including the fantastic Isle of Bute Cheddar, made produced at Rothesay Creamery.
LOCH FYNE
Sunday 13th September, 12noon – 12.45pm
£5, numbers limited, book early
Learn all about this modest mollusc and its role in shaping the development of local food production in Argyll. Will include practical information on how to open oysters, how to keep them and prepare them.
FYNE ALES (Over 18’s only)
Sunday 13th September, 1pm – 1.45pm
£5, numbers limited, book early
Join Fyne Ales for a tasting session within the interactive food & drink session’s marquee. Sample the award winning ales and learn about the unique way in which they are brewed. This is an opportunity for anyone, from beer aficionados to those who simply enjoy FYNE ale, to learn about and truly appreciate these outstanding products, brewed in Argyll.
WILLIE PIKE
Sunday 13th September, 2pm – 3.30pm
£10, numbers limited, book early
A chance to join award winning chef Willie Pike, on a trip round the eatBute food market as he selects ingredients to prepare a selection of exciting and innovative. Willie is an accomplished culinary demonstrator who enjoys sharing his skills – an excellent opportunity for aspiring chefs of all levels to learn some new skills and sample Willie’s outstanding dishes.
SKYE GYNGELL, RORY O’CONNEL & JEREMY LEE
Sunday 13th September, 4pm – 5.30pm
£10, numbers limited, book early
The final session of the weekend run by Mount Stuart guest chefs.
ALL SESSIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE/CANCELLATION AT SHORT NOTICE
For more information: Call 01700 503877 or email contactus@mountstuart.com
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