The event will be headlined by Phil Vickery, who will be joined in the main marquee by Teresa Bovey and Claire Syrenne.
FREE family fun will soon be cooking up a storm in Worksop, as North Notts Food Fest returns to the Old Market Square for a delicious day of culinary celebration.
Organised by North Notts BID, the popular annual event returns to Worksop town centre on Saturday 4 July, from 10am to 4pm, bringing together celebrity chefs, local food talent, artisan traders and interactive family activities.
Celebrity chef Phil Vickery, best known for his acclaimed television career and long-standing role as resident chef on This Morning, will headline this year’s event with two live cookery demonstrations in the main marquee.
Sally Gillborn MBE, chief executive at North Notts BID, said:
“North Notts Food Fest continues to be one of the standout events in the district’s calendar, bringing together fantastic food, local businesses and free family entertainment in the heart of Worksop.
“We’re delighted to welcome Phil Vickery as our celebrity headline chef for 2026. His incredible culinary experience and warm, engaging style make him the perfect addition to what promises to be a tasty day out for visitors of all ages.”
Joining Phil in the main marquee will be festival favourite home economist and cookery demonstrator Teresa Bovey, alongside 2025 MasterChef finalist Claire Syrenne.
The second marquee will shine a spotlight on local culinary talent, with demonstrations from Nicole Mellor of Nicola Olivia Cake Designs, Diana Kaponas of Café Neo and Fusion Energy Café and Peter Whitlam of Vintage Bakery.
Visitors can also enjoy a range of artisan food and drink stalls, with returning festival favourites including Treatyourself by JC, Manfredi Ice Cream, Shola and Spice and O’Donnell Moonshine. New for this year is Bedda Pasta, a local vendor serving freshly prepared pasta from its distinctive Airstream trailer.
Families are well catered for too, with a dedicated children’s activity tent hosting interactive food science experiments throughout the day, offering younger visitors the chance to get hands-on and discover the fun side of food.
Sally added:
“The Food Fest is all about celebrating the incredible food and drink offering we have here in North Nottinghamshire, while creating a vibrant and welcoming event for the whole community.
With celebrity chefs, talented local producers, family activities and plenty of delicious food to sample, it promises to be an absolute treat so bring along your friends and family.“
For the latest event updates and full stallholder announcements, visit the North Notts Food Fest Facebook event page.
Main marquee
- 11:00am – 11:45am – Teresa Bovey
- 12:15pm – 13:00pm – Phil Vickery
- 13:30pm – 14:15pm – Claire Syrenne
- 14:45pm – 15:30pm – Phil Vickery
Second marquee
- 10:30am – 11:00am – Nicole Mellor
- 11:45am – 12:15pm – Diana Kaponas
- 13:00pm – 13:30pm – Peter Whitlam
- 14:15pm – 14:45pm – Nicole Mellor
Posted on 28 May 2026
