Tuesday 7th October
The Big Norfolk Food Debate
In association with The Joy of Food, The Institute of Food Research and the John Innes Centre, this brand new event will explore some of the big food issues of the day and provides a dramatic curtain-raiser for this year’s Festival. Presented in a 'Question Time' format, the debate will be chaired by Stephen Oldfield of PricewaterhouseCoopers with a panel of experts representing the different aspects of food production, supply and consumption:
• Dr David Pencheon, a public health doctor and director of the NHS sustainability unit
• John Shropshire, one of England’s biggest farmers
• Sam Nundy, a senior buyer for Tesco’s
• Emma Marsden, Cookery Editor for Good Housekeeping
• Professor Chris Lamb, Director of The John Innes Institute
• Chris Coubrough, one of Norfolk’s leading chefs (The Crown at Wells)
Whether the topic is rising food prices, organic versus GM, food security in the UK or shortages in the third world, the Big Norfolk Food Debate is a must-see event for anyone who is passionate about food and its place in our lives. As well as the general public, the audience will be made up of representatives from all areas of the food industry in Norfolk from producers and farmers to dieticians and caterers. We expect a sell-out audience, so if you are interested in attending, you'll need to pre-book your ticket in advance. Meanwhile, view a podcast and take part in our
online poll to let us know what you think the really burning food issues are.
Where: John Innes Centre, Norwich Research Park, Colney, NR4 7UA
Time: 6.30pm
Admission: free, but seats in the audience need to be applied for
Tel: Contact The Joy of Food on 01603 257219 to receive an application form
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Wednesday 15th October
Big Norfolk Food Event for secondary schools
All of Norfolk’s secondary schools have been invited to send a group of ten from their school to this event, organised by the Healthy School’s Transforming School Food Team. The event will include a huge range of food related stands and activities, ideas for careers in the food industry, a diet and sport zone, an interactive food area and a cookery theatre. Local catering organisations, food producers and manufacturers will be supporting the event to raise the profile of food in our lives, and there will be a ready steady cook-off between an in-house school cook and a cook from Norfolk County Services.
Where: The Norfolk Showground, Dereham Rd, Norwich, NR5 0TT
Time: 9.30am – 2.30pm
Tel: 01603 221809
This is for an invited audience only – not open to general public.
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Please note change to p12 of published events guide.
Sunday Lunch at The Hotel School
Enjoy a traditional Sunday lunch using the best of local produce with students from the Hotel School replacing Richard Hughes of the Lavender House.