Step into the tent at Willow Walk for a feast of inspiration!

Join us for a packed schedule of live cooking demonstrations and engaging foodie talks from top chefs, local legends, and culinary creatives. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just love good food, there’s something for everyone. All events are completely free—just drop in and enjoy the delicious fun!

live demonstrations
& foodie talks

Schedule

11:05 Museum of East Dorset

11:20 The Friendly Food Club

12:00 George Williams (Masterchef)

12:30 Christian Ørner

13:30 TBC

14:30 Wimborne Wine Society

15:15 Cake competition judging

Please note that event times are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information on the day, please visit the live demonstration tent in Willow Walk.

How to find us

The live demonstration tent will be at Willow Walk (behind Waitrose) in Wimborne.

Meet the experts

George Williams (Masterchef)

12:00 at Willow Walk

George Williams of TV’s top cooking competition, MasterChef, will be cooking up delights in the demonstration tent on Willow Walk. This young doctor from Sturminster Marshall will reveal just why he decided to enter Masterchef and what it’s really like to be a contestant on this high-pressure show.

Photo: Plank PR and the BBC

Christian Ørner

12:30 at Willow Walk

Chocoholics won’t want to miss the talk by Christian Ørner, multi award -winning private chef, chocolatier, TEDx Speaker and part of the England National Culinary Team. Christian heads up SALT Cø, a Poole-based company that brings the restaurant experience to your own home and even does the washing up!

Photo: Richard Budd

Wimborne Wine Society

14:30 at Willow Walk

Join Wimborne Wine Society’s John Billington an discover a little of the wonderful world of wine.

From Plot to Plate

11:05 at Willow Walk

Easy-to-follow tips on cultivating herbs, fruits, and vegetables—even in limited garden space. With Museum of East Dorset’s heritage garden volunteer Jolyon Lockhart.