Join us for a seasonal Slow Food Christmas Fiesta of good food and more in the most stunning setting of the Dye House at the Shrewsbury Flaxmill buildings. There will be food and artisan makers stalls, hot street food and licenced bars as well as a programme of free talks and tastings with a Christmas flair, see below details and times.

All visitors on the day will be entered into the Slow Food Christmas Hamper draw.

The main site is free to enter, however there will be a number of prepay workshops that are bookable in advance, workshops include 'Design & Make a Festive Door Wreath' with Jade from Seven Seeds, for more information and booking please see Jade's website here.

Willow basket weaver Sophie Francis will also be running two workshops, one being make a 'Willow Holder'  and the second being make a 'Willow Scandi Star', click on the links for details and booking.

This is a free entry event (apart from bookable workshops) and well-behaved dogs are most welcome. We hope  you can join us to kick off your Christmas season with style and fun.  

 

Slow Food Christmas Fiesta

 Christmas Conversations and Tastings

12pm - What does a Slow Food Christmas look like?

Shane Holland – Slow Food UK Welcome & Introduction

Warren Kidd – Wild Street Kitchen: Sourcing local & seasonal

Peter Cook – Peter Cooks Bread: Slow Fermented Festive Treats

Steve Hungry – The Hungry Guy: Feeding Everyone & Leftovers

 

1.30pm - Time for a Tipple – Inspired Festive Drinks

Tish Dockerty – appleTeme: Knock your socks off mocktail

Tom Holt – Paso Wines: Matching Wine with Moments

Darren Tomkins – Gindifferent: A Merry Cocktail

Chaired by Shane Holland

 

3pm Angus Birditt’s Choice Christmas Cheeses

with Sarah Appleby - Appleby’s Dairy

Chaired by Shane Holland