Jesmond Dene House Food Festival May 21st

Now in its third year, the Festival (May 17th - May 25th) is a shamelessly indulgent celebration of some of the exciting things happening today in the world of food and wine. Mark, who cooks dinner for 60 guests on May 21st, joins a line-up including TV chefs Paul Rankin and Simon Rimmer, Michelin-starred Andrew Pern and, from France, food writer and Olive Magazine co-founder, Orlando Murrin.

Terry Laybourne and Pierre Rigothier, from Jesmond Dene House, prepare an Henriot Champagne dinner plus there are expert cooking demonstrations, a chocolate tasting, cheese tasting, Champagne masterclass, speciality Thai and seafood dinners, afternoon teas with a difference and a Wild West barbecue with live music.

For further information, telephone 0191 212 3000 or email Jesmond Dene House.

Mark will be cooking dinner for 80 guests on the evening of May 21st.