Eva Humphries, DipION, mBANT, CNHC, is a leading BANT registered nutritionist with a refreshingly down-to-earth approach to nourishing food. Forget everything you think you know about nutrition, do away with the notion of calories and consider a thought-provoking perspective that focuses on the addition of delicious foods. Eva’s approach to nutrition is just that, a down-to-earth culmination of science-backed ideas that work to improve how we feel every day but without worrying about “bad” foods or restrictions.

She will be showing us a refreshing herby wholefood recipe using fresh trout.

When we asked our resident chef-compere to take a spot he immediately gravitated towards cheese - his personal obsession. He mentioned a "cheeky cheese recipe" and we said yes!

Damian will be showing us his rich and satisfying tartiflette - a continental favourite that he gives his own personal slant to.

The Crown & Thistle are proud to present a demonstration by award winning Senior Head Chef Diogo Perreira: making an individual portion of Salmon En Croute. Using teachings from his home on the Portuguese island of Madeira, Diogo along with the team at the Crown & Thistle, effortlessly blend classic Mediteranean flavours with British staples to create an explosion of flavour, fusioned together seemlessly. Diogo will take you on a full journey, from suppliers sourcing the freshest ingrediants all the way to the finished product on the plate; while visitng the history of both the dish and it’s place in the Crown & Thistle Hotel.

Warm, friendly, lovely designs for a home-cooking paradise; Beccy Hunt, artist, designer and passionate cook, is someone who understands the art of creating a perfect Afternoon Tea. She stresses the simplicity and good ingredients that are at the heart of the British meal that has no equal.

Prepare to find out more about how the meal developed through the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian eras in the stately homes of the British Isles where the "country house weekend" became the networking opportunity of the day. Beccy's demonstrations are not complicated but they will inspire you to give your guests the uniquely hospitable experience that comes from a well-thought-out and beautifully prepared Afternoon Tea.

Damian, our resident compere/chef, teaches  a variety of tapas techniques and recipes and will be picking his personal favourites for our last demonstration of the day in the Live Kitchen.