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Yorkshire Food Guide will be hosting an incredible weekend of cooking demonstrations, with both established and up-and-coming chefs in the region showcasing their skills.
The 2025 Live Cookery Theatre Lineup
Enjoy immersive demonstrations from of a mix of the region’s culinary experts, including TWO MasterChef stars…
SATURDAY
12-12:40 Jenny Culver (Bettys Cookery School)
13-13:40 Richard Allen (NEET People)
14-14:40 Doug Crampton (Eight at Gazegill)
15-15:40 Adam Maddock (Saltmoore)
SUNDAY
12-12:40 Owen Diaram (MasterChef / Cook With Owen)
13-13:40 Jon Appleby (The Mill Group)
14-14:40 Thomas Robertson (The Coniston Hotel)
15-15:40 Bobby Geetha (Fleur, Kerala Canteen & Nesso Coffee )
Further Information
Owen Diaram (MasterChef / Cook With Owen) – Quarter-finalist on MasterChef UK, Owen masterfully blends global flavours, bringing South African and Indian cultures together in food. As a Great Taste Award recipient and the founder of Cook With Owen, he is a highly-acclaimed Private Chef and entrepreneur.
Bobby Geetha (Fleur, Kerala Canteen & Nesso Coffee) – Head Chef of Fleur Restaurant in Leeds, Bobby Geetha is a specialist in modern Indian cuisine and fine dining. As a competitor on The Great British Menu, a MasterChef UK finalist, an International Menu Consultant, and a published author, he is an established culinary leader.
Jenny Culver (Bettys Cookery School) – Course Manager at Bettys Cookery School, Jenny Culver is an expert baker and mentor. Passionate about patisserie, she draws inspiration from childhood memories to create dishes reflecting a balance of innovation and nostalgic charm.
Richard Allen (NEET People) – With over 30 years of culinary experience, Richard is Chef Consultant for NEET, a registered charity and non-profit organisation that uses its income to support and develop opportunities for individuals with learning disabilities.
Doug Crampton (Eight at Gazegill) – With experience in venues awarded 3 AA Rosettes, and having led award-winning culinary teams, Doug is now the Chef Patron of Eight at Gazegill, leading with the restaurant’s ethos of utilising local, organic produce.
Adam Maddock (Saltmoore) – Executive Chef at Saltmoore, a luxurious, wellness-led sanctuary in Whitby, Adam is a seafood specialist who oversees all menu creation. In collaboration with the Michelin-starred Tommy Banks, he crafts refined British dishes.
Jon Appleby (Feversham Arms) – As Head Chef at the Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa, Jon Appleby’s culinary approach emphasises sustainability and seasonal produce. His in-depth knowledge of British produce and fine ingredients allows him to compose nuanced, flavour-driven dishes
Thomas Robertson (The Coniston Hotel) – The Coniston Hotel, a country estate and spa in Skipton, provides an immersive dining experience led by Head Chef Thomas Robertson. Thomas’s ethos of high-quality yet simple cuisine quickly earned the establishment an AA Rosette under his leadership.
