TV chef Simon Rimmer to be at Bishop Auckland Food Festival

Simon Rimmer, celebrity chef and Sunday Brunch co-presenter will be amongst the lineup at the event held on Saturday, April 12, and Sunday, April 13

Bishop Auckland Food Festival continues to be one of the North East’s most popular culinary events, drawing thousands of visitors each year.

Simon Rimmer (Image: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL) Visitors can explore a vibrant selection of over 140 independent traders offering everything from gourmet burgers and savoury delights to cakes, sweet treats, jams, pickles, breads, coffee, and ales.

Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2024 (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT) Simon is best known for his long-running role on Sunday Brunch, and will be taking to the festival’s main cookery stage on Saturday to share his culinary expertise.

Alongside his TV career, he owns restaurants in the North West of England and Dubai, where he continues to cook regularly.

Simon has also authored five cookbooks, including The Sunday Brunch Cookbook, and is a regular contributor to Delicious, Olive, and BBC Good Food Magazine.

Joining him on Saturday’s cookery stage will be social media baking sensation Jane Dunn, also known as Jane’s Patisserie, and MasterChef 2024 champion Brin Pirathapan.

Jane Dunn and Brin Pirathapan (Image: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL) TV presenter Chris Bavin will return as host for the weekend.

Chris Bavin at the Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2024 (Image: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL)

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Councillor Elizabeth Scott, Durham County Council’s Cabinet member for economy and partnerships, said: “As one of the region’s biggest food events, Bishop Auckland Food Festival has become a true staple in County Durham’s cultural events calendar.

“Not only does it attract thousands of people to the town across the weekend, but it also gives our appearing traders and local businesses the opportunity to benefit from the increased footfall and grow their customer base.

“We know many people look forward to our food festivals, so we’re excited to kick off the countdown to Bishop Auckland’s with the announcement of our first line up of celebrity chefs.”

For more information and updates on the festival, visit www.bishopaucklandfoodfestival.co.uk.