Thousands of people have packed in to Nantwich town centre over the last 24 hours to enjoy the annual Nantwich Food Festival.
The sun has certainly shone on the event’s organisers as the warm weather has produced bumper crowds for the popular three-day festival.
The event opened yesterday (August 31) and continued today and finishes tomorrow (September 2).
Nantwich has been transformed into a food lovers’ paradise, with hundreds of stalls and exhibitors offering tasty treats from across Cheshire.
And some exhibitors have come from all over the world, with food and drink from Mexico, America, Germany, Iran, India and Thailand, as well as artisan producers from all over the UK.
Nantwich Civic Hall has staged a number of live demonstrations by top chefs from around the UK, including Paul Rankin, Sean Wilson and Nigel Brown.
Sophie Faldo, winner of the Great British Bake Off 2017, is appearing at the Civic Hall today (September 2).
Marquees have also provided live performances from talented musicians, singers, dancers and entertainers.
Local businesses and organisations have helped to fund the event with sponsorship, including a grant from Nantwich Town Council.
Popular farm shop Cheerbrook has sponsored the town square marquee, while South Cheshire food manufacturer Mornflake has sponsored the Bowling Green marquee.
Applewood Independent have put their name to the Love Lane marquee, alongside Hall Smith Whittingham.
Other local firms to sponsor include the Vine Inn, Reaseheath College, Snugburys, TR Creative, Rodney Densem Wines, Romazzino, Rhino Safety, Cheshire College – South & West, Morrisons and Alpha Omega Securities.
Voting is still open for the Nantwich Food Awards 2018, run as part of the festival by organisers. The awards honour the best food outlets in Cheshire in a number of categories.
Voting will close on 3rd September. Winners will be announced at Food Awards Evening on September 21.
For more details, visit https://www.nantwichfoodfestival.co.uk/food-awards-voting/
(These pictures kindly provided by Nantwich Events Photography)
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