Ilkley Food Festival is back with a star-studded chef demo lineup for 2026

Ilkley Food and Drink Festival Releases Exciting Details For Its Return to this Picturesque Riverside Town.

Arriving at East Holmes Field on 13th – 14th June 2026, the festival showcases a huge selection of the best food, drink, performing arts and talented chefs in the area.

Plus, there are exciting interactive tasting experiences and plenty of entertainment for the little ones.

We’re thrilled to announce a fantastic lineup of Chefs for 2026, curated by us here at Yorkshire Food Guide:

Chef demo lineup for 2026

Saturday 13th June :

12 pm – Tim Kitchen, The Penny Bun

1 pm – Chris Hobson, The View

2 pm – Adam Maddock, Saltmoore

3 pm – Jennifer Hey, Bettys and Taylors of Harrogate

4 pm – Richard Allen, Neet Eats

Sunday 14th June :

11 pm – Varun Khanna, Rhubarb Harrogate

12 pm – Owen Diaram, Cook With Owen

1 pm – Minal Patel, Prashad

2 pm – Sandy Docherty, Great British Bake Off

3 pm – Shane Zhao, Wood Hall Hotel

Some of the top chefs in our region are taking on the demo tent, including some returning chefs like Owen Diaram from Master Chef UK and Adam Maddock from the award-winning Saltmoore.

Sandy Docherty, who competed in Great British Bake Off, says: “I’m inspired by the public and thrive on their feedback and comments. 

I love the opportunity to share my passion with the public; baking and cooking have a universal language. It can say, I care, it can say welcome, I’m sorry or just, I’ve made plenty.”

Will we see you in the demo tent this year?

Entry to the chef demos are included in the price of your festival ticket, so it’s a great, accessible opportunity to immerse yourself in some fantastic culinary talent

Ilkley Food and Drink Festival Ticket Information

Tickets and Further Information about Ilkley Food and Drink Festival are available on their website.

13th & 14th June 2026, 10 am – 7 pm – Get Tickets

Ilkley Food & Drink Festival, East Holmes Field, Ilkley, LS29 0BZ – Get Directions