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.

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.

Mark Heirs, Masterchef the Professionals Finalist
International Private Chef Mark Heirs, showcased some of Scotlands Great seasonal produce

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

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.

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.

Mark Heirs, Masterchef the Professionals Finalist
International Private Chef Mark Heirs, showcased some of Scotlands Great seasonal produce

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

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

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

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

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.

Mark Heirs, Masterchef the Professionals Finalist
International Private Chef Mark Heirs, showcased some of Scotlands Great seasonal produce

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

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.

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.

Mark Heirs, Masterchef the Professionals Finalist
International Private Chef Mark Heirs, showcased some of Scotlands Great seasonal produce

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

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

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.

Mark Heirs, Masterchef the Professionals Finalist
International Private Chef Mark Heirs, showcased some of Scotlands Great seasonal produce

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.

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.

Mark Heirs, Masterchef the Professionals Finalist
International Private Chef Mark Heirs, showcased some of Scotlands Great seasonal produce

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Mark Heirs, Masterchef the Professionals Finalist
International Private Chef Mark Heirs, showcased some of Scotlands Great seasonal produce

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.

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

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.

Mark Heirs, Masterchef the Professionals Finalist
International Private Chef Mark Heirs, showcased some of Scotlands Great seasonal produce

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.

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

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.