10:30 - What Makes the Perfect Family Meal?

Panel Talk | 45 mins | All Ages Welcome

Food brings us together—but what actually makes a meal feel like family?

Join psychotherapist Christian, walk-and-talk therapist Stephen, and wildlife ranger Duncan for a warm, honest, and surprising conversation about food, connection, and the rituals that stick. Expect stories, laughter, a few confessions, and plenty of real-life insight on everything from burnt dinners to the pressure of cooking well.

Perfect for parents, partners, and anyone who's ever asked: what’s for dinner?

11:30 - For Curious Foodies & Festival Fans

Panel Talk | 45 mins

Ever wondered what it takes to run a food festival that draws thousands?

Join Daniel Maycock, Director of the Great British Food Festival, for a behind-the-scenes look at how one idea grew into 12 nationwide events. Discover what makes a festival work, what food trends are shaping the UK right now, and how communities, chefs, and producers all come together to feed the nation—with flavour and flair.

Come for the stories. Stay for the secrets.

12:30 - Food as Identity, Memory, and Connection

Food isn’t just fuel—it’s identity, memory, pressure, and connection.

Join three men working in mental health, movement, and wildlife as they unpack how food shapes masculinity, fatherhood, and wellbeing. From chaotic childhood dinners to solo meals in silence, this conversation explores what we carry to the table—and what happens when we’re finally honest about it.

With Christian (Men’s Retreats UK), Stephen (walk-and-talk therapist), and Duncan (wildlife ranger).

1:30 - Food, Music, and Joy

Panel Talk | 45 mins | Family Friendly

What happens when great food meets great rhythm?

Join Italian chef and TV personality Tony Alberti and UK rock ’n’ roll showstoppers The Dirty Rockin’ Scoundrels for a lively conversation on tradition, flavour, and showmanship. From Nonna’s kitchen to the festival stage, this panel explores why soulful food and music bring people together—and why it all starts with rhythm.

Expect stories, laughs, and a little audience energy.

2:30 - Caroline’s Journey: Rethinking “Healthy” Eating

Caroline’s journey cuts through the noise around “healthy” eating. A chef with a background in pub food, ADHD, and self-employment, she shares how her view of food has shifted—and how labels like “gluten-free,” “vegan,” and “good for you” don’t always reflect real life.

This is a raw, useful, and honest look at what it means to feed yourself—and others—when you don’t fit the mold.

3:30 - The Story Behind Award-Winning Sauces

Sauce can elevate a meal—or ruin it. But behind every award-winning jar is a bigger story of creativity, trial, error, and taste.

Join Russ from SA Sauces, the creator of one of the UK’s most versatile gluten-free sauce lines, as he shares what it takes to turn home-grown recipes into a full-fledged food brand. From developing bold flavour profiles to winning over judges and market customers, Russ takes us inside the journey of building a product that people actually want to use—and use again.

Perfect for curious cooks, foodies, and future founders.