Foodie Stage

Eat & Drink Stage

Our live demonstration theatre is the community hub of Eat & Drink. Guests will have the unique opportunity to pick up insights from pioneers of food and drink.

Top chefs and drink experts will be taking to the stage, to showcase their recipes and give invaluable tips.

You will be able to enjoy watching some of television’s most celebrated chefs bring their unique style of cooking to life and watch masterclasses from top drink experts. Renowned chefs from some of the country's best restaurants will also be passing on their secrets and creative ideas.

Eat & Drink Stage
10:45

Thermomix, sponsors of the Eat & Drink stage in creating magical dishes in minutes

We saw the latest innovation in cooking - The Thermomix TM6. Each day our Thermomix experts served up some delicious dishes from their 70,000+ repertoire of recipes.

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11:00

Mark Heirs, Masterchef the Professionals Finalist

International Private Chef Mark Heirs, showcased some of Scotlands Great seasonal produce

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11:45

Rosemary Shrager

A true taste of Summer. Rosemary cooked up her stunning, yet easy to prepare Strawberry Tart

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12:30

Theodore Chana, Masterchef contestant and private chef

Theodore Chana has worked with Heston Blumenthal, Michael Caines and at the notorious Gleneagles Hotel. He was a constant on Masterchef, Theodore has travelled extensively discovering new chilies to cook with which influenced “hot” dishes.

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13:00

Thermomix, sponsors of the Eat & Drink stage in creating magical dishes in minutes

We saw the latest innovation in cooking - The Thermomix TM6. Each day our Thermomix experts served up some delicious dishes from their 70,000+ repertoire of recipes.

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13:15

Mark Heirs, Masterchef the Professionals Finalist

International Private Chef Mark Heirs, showcased some of Scotlands Great seasonal produce

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14:45

Spirit's Sample Tasting Masterclass

We joined Gin Jamboree as their expert team served us samples and talked us through their lovely range of spirits each presented as the perfect serve, with the right mixer and garnish

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15:30

Rosemary Shrager

A true taste of Summer. Rosemary cooked up her stunning, yet easy to prepare Strawberry Tart

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16:15

Navy veteran chef Mac cooked up a Navy favourite

Falklands Veteran "Mac" cooked up an old Navy favourite whilst telling us about his life as a chef on HMS Plymouth during the conflict in the 40th anniversary year

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11:00

Treats from Edinburgh Honey Company

With 60 years experience in raw honey bee keeping, specializing in rare, high-quality raw honey. All produced and packaged to minimise their impact on the environment

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11:30

Thermomix, sponsors of the Eat & Drink stage in creating magical dishes in minutes

We saw the latest innovation in cooking - The Thermomix TM6. Each day our Thermomix experts served up some delicious dishes from their 70,000+ repertoire of recipes.

Read More
11:45

Mark Heirs, Masterchef the Professionals Finalist

International Private Chef Mark Heirs, showcased some of Scotlands Great seasonal produce

Read More
12:30

Navy veteran chef Mac cooked up a Navy favourite

Falklands Veteran "Mac" cooked up an old Navy favourite whilst telling us about his life as a chef on HMS Plymouth during the conflict in the 40th anniversary year

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13:15

Theodore Chana, Masterchef contestant and private chef

Theodore Chana has worked with Heston Blumenthal, Michael Caines and at the notorious Gleneagles Hotel. He was a constant on Masterchef, Theodore has travelled extensively discovering new chilies to cook with which influenced “hot” dishes.

Read More
13:45

Thermomix, sponsors of the Eat & Drink stage in creating magical dishes in minutes

We saw the latest innovation in cooking - The Thermomix TM6. Each day our Thermomix experts served up some delicious dishes from their 70,000+ repertoire of recipes.

Read More
14:00

Mark Heirs, Masterchef the Professionals Finalist

International Private Chef Mark Heirs, showcased some of Scotlands Great seasonal produce

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14:45

Michelin star for Glasgow's Graeme Cheevers and his Glasgow restaurant Unalone

Opening his award winning restaurant in his home City of Glasgow, we watched him prepare one of his dishes, he described his food as modern European and is often inspired by Japanese culture and cooking

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15:30

Crossbill Distilling: Scottish Spirits

Crossbill Distillery took to the stage and uncovered Pincer, a Scottish botanical vodka and Crossbill gin which is packed with Scottish Juniper

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10:45

Thermomix, sponsors of the Eat & Drink stage in creating magical dishes in minutes

We saw the latest innovation in cooking - The Thermomix TM6. Each day our Thermomix experts served up some delicious dishes from their 70,000+ repertoire of recipes.

Read More
11:00

Mark Heirs, Masterchef the Professionals Finalist

International Private Chef Mark Heirs, showcased some of Scotlands Great seasonal produce

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11:45

Making the perfect coffee with Modern Standard Coffee

Making great coffee at home is easier than you think, we learnt from Lynsey Harley, founder of Modern Standard Coffee, UK Coffee Tasting Champion and coffee industry expert.

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13:00

Thermomix, sponsors of the Eat & Drink stage in creating magical dishes in minutes

We saw the latest innovation in cooking - The Thermomix TM6. Each day our Thermomix experts served up some delicious dishes from their 70,000+ repertoire of recipes.

Read More
13:15

Mark Heirs, Masterchef the Professionals Finalist

International Private Chef Mark Heirs, showcased some of Scotlands Great seasonal produce

Read More
14:45

Theodore Chana, Masterchef contestant and private chef

Theodore Chana has worked with Heston Blumenthal, Michael Caines and at the notorious Gleneagles Hotel. He was a constant on Masterchef, Theodore has travelled extensively discovering new chilies to cook with which influenced “hot” dishes.

Read More
15:30

Navy veteran chef Mac cooked up a Navy favourite

Falklands Veteran "Mac" cooked up an old Navy favourite whilst telling us about his life as a chef on HMS Plymouth during the conflict in the 40th anniversary year

Read More
16:15

Crossbill Distilling: Scottish Spirits

Crossbill Distillery took to the stage and uncovered Pincer, a Scottish botanical vodka and Crossbill gin which is packed with Scottish Juniper

Read More
11:00

Demo by one of Scotland's rising stars, chef Nathan Strachan

Nathan Strachan prepared one of his favourite dishes from Dean Banks - Pompodour, pan seared scallop with kombu dashi, kimchi and kaffir lime leaf.
Where their ethos is to showcase the very best of land and sea. This includes the very best local produce from Edinburgh, Fife and beyond.

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11:30

Thermomix, sponsors of the Eat & Drink stage in creating magical dishes in minutes

We saw the latest innovation in cooking - The Thermomix TM6. Each day our Thermomix experts served up some delicious dishes from their 70,000+ repertoire of recipes.

Read More
11:45

Mark Heirs, Masterchef the Professionals Finalist

International Private Chef Mark Heirs, showcased some of Scotlands Great seasonal produce

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12:30

Great taste, less waste

Hosted by Zero Waste Scotland, we watched chef John Quigley of Glasgow's Red Onion restaurant for a food waste-busting recipe that's good for both purse and planet.

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13:00

Colin Nicholson, award-winning chef patron of Mingary Castle

With a passion for local, seasonal, and foraged ingredients Colin showcased the best of Scotland’s natural larder

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13:45

Thermomix, sponsors of the Eat & Drink stage in creating magical dishes in minutes

We saw the latest innovation in cooking - The Thermomix TM6. Each day our Thermomix experts served up some delicious dishes from their 70,000+ repertoire of recipes.

Read More
14:00

Mark Heirs, Masterchef the Professionals Finalist

International Private Chef Mark Heirs, showcased some of Scotlands Great seasonal produce

Read More
14:45

Theodore Chana, Masterchef contestant and private chef

Theodore Chana has worked with Heston Blumenthal, Michael Caines and at the notorious Gleneagles Hotel. He was a constant on Masterchef, Theodore has travelled extensively discovering new chilies to cook with which influenced “hot” dishes.

Read More
15:30

Colin Nicholson, award-winning chef patron of Mingary Castle

With a passion for local, seasonal, and foraged ingredients Colin showcased the best of Scotland’s natural larder

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16:15

Great British Menu Finalist Jak O’Donnell cooksed the produce of Scotland's rich larder

We joined Jak as she cooked for us. Formerly Patron of The Sisters Restaurant in Glasgow, Jak is well known and respected in the culinary world in Scotland. Her many television and radio appearances include BBC’s Great British Menu and STV’s Scottish Kitchen.

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