IRISH TV chef Anna Haugh will headline this year’s Comber Earlies Food Festival.
A familiar face on BBC shows such as Morning Live, Saturday Kitchen, MasterChef, and Anna Haugh’s Big Irish Food Tour, Anna will be joined by experienced broadcaster Lotte Duncan at the major festival.
The free-to-attend Comber Earlies Food Festival will be held at the Comber Leisure Centre car park on Saturday, June 28 from 11am to 5pm.
The Festival is a highlight of Ards and North Down’s foodie calendar. It offers a feast of artisan food and drink stalls, a vintage tractor display, celebrity chef demos, and children’s entertainment, all in celebration of Comber’s renowned potato.
Chefs will showcase their culinary talents, while visitors can engage in discussions with local food heroes, enjoy live music and sip on a refreshing drink at the Artisan Bar.
New this year is the Comber Cookery School which people can book on to learn how best to use Comber Earlies from the chefs at the South Eastern Regional College (SERC). Information on how to book will be on Ards and North Down Council’s website.
There will be live music from the String Ninjas and Cool Hand String Band.
Children will have plenty to enjoy, with walkabout entertainment, ride-on tractors, a soil pit, sensory activities, and the exciting Golden Spud Hunt; hunters finding a golden spud can claim a prize at the Visitor Information Caravan, located opposite the Leisure Centre entrance.
The Mayor of Ards and North Down, Alistair Cathcart, said: “We are excited to welcome everyone to this year’s Comber Earlies Food Festival. It’s a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our local produce and the unique heritage of Comber Earlies potatoes. We look forward to seeing you there.”
Since 2012, Comber Earlies potatoes have held Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status, recognising their unique taste and flavour, attributed to the micro-climate and rich soil of the Ards Peninsula and Comber areas. This prestigious status places them alongside renowned products like feta cheese, camembert, and champagne.
For more information, see www.visitardsandnorthdown.com/TasteSummer.
