Grand Jersey Festival Of Food (UK, 27th - 29th June 2008)
The Inaugural Grand Jersey Festival of Food marks the multi-million Pound Hotel Re-Launch in Summer 08. Between Friday 27th and Sunday 29th June 2008, a myriad of Michelin Star chefs, master classes and classic culinaire from across the island will be the ingredients of this 3-day epicurean extravaganza.
Overseen by The Grand’s consultant chef Albert Roux – described by many as the godfather of modern restaurant cuisine – and inspired by the ‘good old days’ when Jersey farmers and fisherman would set up in town halls and on St Helier’s seafront to sell and showcase the produce that Jersey is now world renowned for, this 3-day epicurean extravaganza brings together a selection of some of the UK’s finest Michelin starred chefs, in a celebration of the culinary excellence in and around the island.
The Festival of Food will be one of the first high-profile events hosted and pioneered by The Grand since its multi-million pound refurbishment. Situated in what can arguably be described as the best location in Jersey overlooking St Aubins Bay, The Grand is already becoming one of the finest, most talked about properties on the island, and this Festival is set to put it well and truly on the map.
The re-launch of the property completes this summer and includes a new 8,000 sq ft Elemis Spa, Champagne Lounge & Terrace, 122 stunning interior designed bedrooms, state of the art meeting and event centre and the Island’s only private cinema.
With complimentary master-classes from Albert Roux himself, Ready Steady Cook cook-off involving the likes of celebrity chef Martin Blunos, live broadcasts from Channel TV, formal wine dinners and the more informal blind tastings, The Grand Jersey Festival of Food will certainly be a weekend to remember for food fanatics
It also coincides with the finale of the fifth Menu Du Terroir; a month-long competition between local restaurants that’s organised by Genuine Jersey – an association launched in 2001 to promote the diversity and quality of local produce and skills on the island.
Celebrity chefs confirmed to date include:
Albert Roux Grand Jersey 2 star
Martin Blunos Hilwood Consultant chef 2 star
Michael Wignell Pennyhill Park 1 star
Rob Clayton Merchant Inns 1 star
Darren Bunn Bovey Castle 1 star
Richard Allen Grand Jersey
Bed and Breakfast rates for the Jersey Food Festival weekend start at just £155.00.
Regular flights are available from all over the UK including Exeter, Southampton, Cardiff, Inverness, Belfast, Brighton, Newcastle, Bristol, Norwich, Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow and key London airports. There are also regular flights from Dublin.
FESTIVAL OF FOOD: CULINARY CALENDAR
(SUBJECT TO CHANGE & DEPENDENT ON WEATHER)
Friday 27th June 2008
12.30pm Launch & lunch Grand’s chefs’ finger food
3.30pm Master class with Albert From the land
4.15pm Master class with Martin From the sea
5.30pm Ready Steady cook Martin Blunos v an unsuspecting high profile opponent!
Channel TV Live on the terrace
7.30pm Champagne & canapé reception, parade of great & good of the gourmet world
8.15pm Dinner – Fish and shellfish
Talk by chef at each course
Wine at each course – Willie Lebus
Host Hamish Marrett-Crosby
Saturday 28th June 2008
8.00am Breakfast Buffet from the masters
11.30am Classic culinaire – presentation of Jersey’s best from hotels / restaurants across island – every parish represented
Students parade – competitive forum judged by the masters
Lunch – informal and social, throughout the day
11.00am Local produce farmers market – all that Jersey has to offer on display
3.30pm Question Time hosted by TV / Radio Hamish Marrett-Crosby
4.00pm Wine and food blind tasting – Willie Lebus – lighthearted competitive forum, teams
6.00pm Cocktail show in Champagne bar
7.30pm Black tie dinner
Guest speaker
Auction / raffle
Prizewinners announced for categories
Entertainment / dinner dance
Sunday 29th June 2008
9.30am Breakfast on the Terrace
1.00pm Red / Blue kitchen competitive lunch – guests score for creativeness / presentation / service / taste / innovation
3.00pm Salut de chefs, fini
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