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The showcase for chefs, restaurateurs, food and wine.

 

We are delighted to announce that due to the fantastic success of our event at The Paddock Phyllis Court Club this year we will return in 2010 to put on another superb show on Saturday May 22nd and Sunday May 23rd 2010.

We will be delighted to hear from any potential exhibitors and sponsors with a view to joining us next year

Le Cordon Bleu Henley Food Festival is a two day event celebrating the best of English food; from supplier, to producer, to chef. Our philosophy is to create an informative, innovative, fun arena for visitors to come and learn; experience; taste and enjoy delicious food. The amazing line-up of chefs will be extended upon from the previous years, giving visitors the opportunity to see famous chefs, Michelin starred chefs, rising star chefs and locally acclaimed chefs, in action. There will be a strong local bias, providing the abundance of great food producers in and around Henley with the opportunity to shine.

 

 

Festival Patrons

Roy Ackerman CBE

Roy Ackerman CBE
Chef, restaurateur & author whose career spans over 40 years...
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Antony Worrall Thompson

Antony Worrall Thompson
Restaurateur and popular television chef
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Mike Robinson

Mike Robinson
Celebrity chef from the Pot Kiln at Yattendon near Newbury.
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Raymond Blanc Raymond Blanc
Chef Patron of the Michelin starred 'Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons'.
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Giancarlo Caldesi

Giancarlo Caldesi
Our new patron and chef from the 'Return to Tuscany TV' series.
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Deon Melck Deon Melck
Chairman of Council at Phyllis Court Club and a new very welcome patron of the food festival.
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Competition Winners

The first prize was a day on a chauffeur driven Edwardian launch courtesy of Hobbs, the second prize dinner at John Campbell’s restaurant The Vineyard and the third prize a three course meal at Myalacarte in Caversham.

 

There were 12 winners in total with other winners receiving Henley Regatta hospitality from Copas, Brakespear beer, Copas turkey, Henley Vintners Champagne, Brightwell Vineyard wine, Ecover cleaning products, a Wessex Pantry game pie, and a round of gold at Reading Golf Club.


Prize winners were:

 

  • 1. Matthew Johneton from Stoke Rowe
  • 2. Nicky Thomas from Marlow
  • 3. Suzy Abdullah from Henley
  • 4. Paul Hoggett from London
  • 5. Gruig Costello from Marlow
  • 6. Fiona McGarry from Maidenhead
  • 7. Michael Hogg from London
  • 8. Sara Capaldi from Sonning Common
  • 9. Brendon Martin from Woodley
  • 10. George Vjestica from Henley
  • 11. Mrs M Moola from Reading
  • 12. J Crockford from Lower Earley

 
 

Photo Gallery 2009

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2009 Henley Food Festival Galery

 

Latest News

Dates for 2010 Henley Food Festival are announced - Saturday May 22nd and Sunday May 23rd 2010.

Lawyers Give away Cookery Class At Henley Food Festival

06-May-2009
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Market Kitchen to Film at Le Cordon Bleu Henley Food Festival

23-April-2009
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Amateur Cook-Off - Winner Announced

In a hard fought contest between two very talented amateur chefs the winner was Sharon Richards. Judges Mike Robinson and Stuart Connibear from Le Cordon Bleu were astounded by the quality of food produced in an intense environment on stage before 250 people. More details and photos to follow.

 

Festival Sponsors

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