Banbury's food and drink festival returns this Sunday with flavours from around the world

"Paul Da Costa Greaves is well known in foodie circles as a lifestyle presenter, chef, and all-
round joker." — "Paul Da Costa Greaves is well known in foodie circles as a lifestyle presenter, chef, and all- round joker."

The town’s Market Place will be overflowing with food and drink from many different cultures and shoppers will have many mouth-watering choices as they tour the numerous stalls full of delicious treats.

There will be three cooking demonstrations throughout the day by celebrity chef Paul Da Costa Greaves who will instruct, amuse and entertain food lovers of all ages.

A festival spokesperson said: “Da Costa Greaves is well known in foodie circles as a lifestyle presenter, chef, and all-round joker and has worked alongside giants of the industry such as Mary Berry, Gino Da’Campo, and Levi Roots.

“Born in Merseyside to an English mother and Jamaican father, Paul has an infectious personality. He is colourful, funny, highly original and can bring the most mundane, everyday cooking experiences to life for audiences.”

The food fair will run from 11am until 5pm on Sunday August 21 and there will be tables and chairs set out so that visitors can relax and enjoy the various foods and drinks on offer, whilst enjoying the entertainment.

Many of the traders will have free samples so that shoppers can taste the foods from around the world before they buy them and the al fresco dining experience is popular with many families.

Entertainment will be provided by five fabulous live acts, giving local solo performers the chance to show their talents in a crowded Market Place.

The Food and Drink Festival is organised by the town council and has been a popular event since 2016, this will be the first time the festival has been held since the pandemic.

Banbury’s Mayor Jayne Strangwood said: “The Food Fair is one of Banbury’s most popular events and attracts thousands of people every year.

“It celebrates everything good about food and drink and is an opportunity for people to try something different.”

For more information on the Banbury Food and Drink Festival, you can visit the festival’s website at www.banbury.gov.uk/Food__and__Drink_Festival_19485.aspx