HEADLINE
STAGE

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THE HEADLINE
STAGE

Big flavours. Big personalities.
Big energy!

This year, we're bringing together our two most popular stages and merging them into one jam-packed Headline Stage! Bringing you two stages side by side, bursting with non-stop chef demonstrations, live challenges, and foodie fun throughout the day.

Watch talented chefs cook up a storm, take on exciting challenges, and keep the crowd entertained — all FREE to watch and guaranteed to keep you coming back for more.

Don't miss the action at the Headline Stage!

Chef Demo

Get ready for a mouth-watering line-up of top chefs and bakers, featuring familiar faces alongside some of the very best talent from local restaurants and pubs. Each chef brings something different, showcasing exciting dishes, clever techniques, and plenty of foodie inspiration.

Watch them cook live as they talk you through one (or two!) of their favourite recipes, sharing shortcuts, tips, and tricks you can take straight back to your own kitchen. It's educational, entertaining, and always great fun.

And the best bit? Free tasters are available at the end of the demos so you can taste the magic for yourself!

Come for the food, stay for the fun — and leave inspired.

THE
CHALLENGES

Non-stop laughs and
foodie fun!

Get ready for non-stop laughs at the Challenge Stage, home to our famous Men (or Women!) v Food challenges. If you're 18+, up for a laugh, and happy to sign a disclaimer — this stage is calling your name!

The fun starts gently… then ramps up fast.

Forkin Around

Forkin' Around

Pull up a seat for laugh-out-loud foodie banter, unexpected opinions, and behind-the-scenes stories from the food world. It's chatty, cheeky, and the perfect warm-up for the madness to come.

Men V Meat

Men V Meat

It's lunchtime… and things get meaty. Watch brave contestants tackle enormous sausages in an eating showdown. Big bites, big appetites, and even bigger laughs. Will you be the fastest to win?

Cheese Off

Cheese Off

Think you're a cheese expert? Guests taste their way through a blind cheese battle — producer-made vs supermarket. Can you spot the difference? Shout along, argue loudly, and prepare to be shocked.

Cake Off

Cake Off

Aprons on, nerves high! Our guests go head-to-head with their homemade cakes to prove who's got the skills (and the sponge) to impress. Will you be the next GBFF Best Baker winner?

Beat The Chef

Beat The Chef

Think you can cook better than our chef? This is your chance to prove it! Two contestants, one recipe, the audience decides the winner.

Brownie Off

Brownie Off

A dream challenge for chocolate lovers! Taste-test indulgent brownies and vote for your favourite… then discover which was homemade and which was store-bought. Trust us — this one causes chaos.

Men V Heat

Men V Heat

The ultimate crowd-pleaser. Contestants face the world's hottest chillies in a battle of bravery. Tears, sweat, regret… and cheering spectators guaranteed. Not for the faint-hearted and hilarious to watch!

Kingo Bingo

KINGO BINGO!

We finish on a high with fast-paced, family-friendly Bingo. Big laughs, plenty of prizes, and a brilliant way to wrap up the day.

How To Take Part?

As well as glory and bragging rights, each winner takes home one of our Exclusive Challenge Stage T-shirts.

Big laughs. Big bites. Big bravery.
Think you've got what it takes? Step up and join the fun!

TIMINGS

TimeWhat's On
10:30Chef Demo
11:15Forkin' Around
11:30Chef Demo
12:15Men V Meat
12:40Cheese Off
13:00Chef Demo
13:45Cake Off
14:25Beat The Chef
15:10Brownie Off
15:20Men V Heat
16:00KINGO BINGO

*Forkin' Around — Meet the producers at Trentham Gardens. Timings subject to change - check on the day!

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Festival Stages!

HEADLINE STAGE
Forkin Around Radio Show Forkin Around Radio Show
Chef Demo Chef Demo
Men V Meat Men V Meat
Cheese Off Cheese Off
Cake Off Cake Off
Brownie Off Brownie Off
Men V Heat Men V Heat
Kingo Bingo Kingo Bingo
Beat The Chef Beat The Chef
Live Music

Every Great British Food Festival features live music throughout the day — from acoustic sets and festival favourites to sing-along classics that keep the good vibes going from gates open to close.

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Food Olympics Food Olympics
Family Quiz Family Quiz
Kids Eating Challenge Kids Eating Challenge
Cake Catastrophe Cake Catastrophe
Mini Pairs vs Treats Mini Pairs vs Treats
Woof Competition Woof Competition
Kids Masterclass Kids Masterclass
Chef Masterclass Chef Masterclass
Paint & Sip Masterclass Paint & Sip Masterclass
Cake & Sip Masterclass Cake & Sip Masterclass
Smash Burger Masterclass Smash Burger Masterclass
Steak Masterclass Steak Masterclass
Louisiana Cajun Wings Louisiana Cajun Wings
Smokehouse Beef Tomahawk Smokehouse Beef Tomahawk
Moonshine Mango Chicken Skewers Moonshine Mango Chicken Skewers
Cowboy Asado Pork Belly Bites Cowboy Asado Pork Belly Bites
Circus Skills Circus Skills
Retro Games Retro Games
Mini Zoo Mini Zoo
Fairground Fairground
Stilt Walkers Stilt Walkers
Woof Zone Woof Zone

+So Much More!