LIVE CHEF DEMOS
We‘re bringing together a mix of both established names and emerging chefs from across the region to perform live chef demos. Settle in and follow along as some of Nottingham’s leading cooks share their skills, techniques and the little details that make a dish sing.
Cookery Theatre Line-up
Delivered in partnership with Craig Floate, Co-Owner of Citreus Catering in Nottingham, the programme brings together a diverse mix of ten different culinary experts.
Each unique demonstration will be led by the likes of leading entrepreneurs, restaurateurs, Michelin-trained Head Chefs, MasterChef: The Professionals competitors and experienced private chefs…
Saturday
Sunday
11:30 Nicola Thompson (Table 47)
12:30 Trevor Hancock (The Unrefined Chef: Nutritional & Medicinal Cookery)
13:30 Announced Shortly…
14:30 Tyler Smith (Citreus Catering)
15:30 Omelette Challenge (Audience Participation Needed!)
11:30 Danny Edwards (Wonky Kettle / Say Cheese / The Larder Table)
12:30 Louisa Ellis (Private Chef / MasterChef: The Professionals)
13:30 Hira Thakur (Private Chef / MasterChef: The Professionals)
14:30 Omelette Challenge (Audience Participation Needed!)
15:30 Toni Adam (Red Velvet Bakery)
Further Information
Nicola Thompson – Table 47
Michelin-trained Chef and Former Sports Performance Chef Nicola Thompson is the proud owner and creator of Table 47 in Nottingham, a bespoke private dining venue in the heart of Nottingham renowned for creating premium, exclusive dining experiences.
Trevor Hancock – The Unrefined Chef: Nutritional & Medicinal Cookery
Culinary educator and professional chef Trevor Handcock is the creator behind The Unrefined Chef, a platform dedicated to helping children lead healthier lives through flavour-led cooking, wholefoods, and seasonal, unrefined produce.
Tyler Smith – Citreus Catering
Head Chef at Citreus Catering, Tyler Smith finds his greatest creative expression through food. Drawing on a wealth of experience, he develops intricate, personalised menus where every dish is thoughtfully crafted to tell its own story.
Danny Edwards – Wonky Kettle / Say Cheese / The Larder Table
Danny Edwards has over 20 years of experience in his field, passionate about utilising simple, high-quality ingredients to bring people together through food. Today, Danny channels his skills across various projects, including The Wonky Kettle, The Larder Table, and his popular street food concept, Say Cheese.
Louisa Ellis – Private Chef / MasterChef: The Professionals
Great British Menu 2026 Competitor, MasterChef: The Professionals finalist, and Festive Knockout Champion, Louisa Ellis is a Michelin-trained Private Chef renowned for delivering immersive, personalised private dining experiences.
Hira Thakur – Private Chef / MasterChef: The Professionals
Hira Thakur offers elevated, intimate private dining experiences, alongside hosting critically-acclaimed pop-ups across Nottingham. Formerly Head Chef at the Michelin-starred Cleaver & Wake and competitor on MasterChef: The Professionals, Hira is known for using seasonal luxury ingredients to form elegant, thoughtfully curated menus.
Toni Adam – Red Velvet Bakery
Award-winning specialist Toni Adam is the talented entrepreneur and Chief Baker behind Red Velvet Bakery, a bespoke wedding and celebration cake business celebrated for intricately designed, elegantly tailored creations.
