Called ‘Dinner at Clough’s’ – a tribute to Sir Clough Williams-Ellis (the architect who created Portmeirion), the banquet will seat up to 200 guests with three course meals, from community favourites to individual specialities.

Michelin star chef James Knappett, who has worked at Rick Stein’s The Seafood Restaurant in Padstow, The Berkeley under Marcus Wareing, and Royal Hospital Road under Gordon Ramsey. Currently, Knappett works as the head chef of Bubbledogs and Kitchen Table.

• Starter:
  • Beetroot, Crème Fraiche, Lemon, Hazelnut, Blackcurrant
• Main Course:
  • Lamb Mint, Carrot, Yoghurt, Peas
  • (v) Cauliflower curry
• Dessert:
  • (v) Apple, Chamomile, Vanilla, Spices

Gizzi Erskine, food writer and chef, is set to deliver the Saturday evening menu. She has established herself in London through her pop-up restaurants, collaborating with talented chefs including Mark Hix and Tom Kerridge. Her books have also received praise, with the Gourmand Award-winning ‘Skinny Weeks and Weekend Feasts’, and her recent chart topper ‘Healthy Appetite’.

• Starter:
  • Hot Spinach & Artichoke Dip with warm breads
• Main Course:
  • Clambake with Crayfish, Green Garlic Butter, Smoked Salt, Louisiana Hot Sauce
  • (v) Sweetcorn Fritters with Black Bean Stew, Slow Cooked Egg Feta, Avocado
• Dessert:
  • Vietnamese Coffee and Condensed milk cheesecake

Aiden Byrne, resident chef at the festival for three years, will create the final meal on the Sunday evening. At the age of 22, he was the head chef at The Grill, London Dorchester, developing to Michelin-starred establishment The Oak Room and Orangery and The Commons Restaurant, eventually settling at his own British grill pub, The Church Green in Lymm.

• Starter:
  • Chilled Pea and Mint Gazpacho with Cured Mackerel and Skyr Yoghurt
  • (v) Chilled Pea and Mint Gazpacho with Cucumber and Skyr Yoghurt
• Main Course:
  • Goosnargh Duck Breast, Grilled Blackberries, Turnips and Kale
  • (v) Baby Artichokes, Semolina Gnocchi, Turnips and Kale
• Dessert:
  • Pistachio Sponge, Raspberry Meringue, Cucumber Sorbet and Poached Peaches

Along with the food, a welcome drink will be served on arrival and premium cocktails, fine wines and champagnes will be available for purchase during the meal. Food and Drink Pop-Ups will also be serving food in the Street Food Village location in the Castell Park Arena, where guests can sample food from around the world, including Dorshi’s Japanese dumplings and Happy Maki offering freshly produced vegan sushi rolled to order.

Each banquet ticket costs £70 + BF per person and are available to purchase from midday, Wednesday 29^th June, here.