MasterChef winner Gary Maclean will be the star attraction at Kirkcaldy’s annual food and drink fair this weekend.
Foodies are expected to descend on the Fife town for the annual event which mixes suppliers, restaurants and foodie entrepreneurs all sharing their culinary skills and ideas with the public.
Brought to the town by Kirkcaldy 4 All and Fife College, the event is headlined by BBC’s MasterChef : The Professionals’ 2016 winner, Gary Maclean, who has also recently been appointed Scotland’s national chef.
There will also be cookery demonstrations by chef Tom Pratt from The Waterfront Restaurant in Kirkcaldy and by Fife College’s award-winning students.
Gary said: “I’m really looking forward to coming to Kirkcaldy this weekend and using some of the wonderful local produce that comes from Fife in my demonstration.
“And for me, as a lecturer in professional cookery, it will be great to share some culinary ideas with the staff and students at Fife College.”
There is ample opportunity for feasting and shopping with more than 30 food and drink producers at the indoor market, selling their wares – ranging from jams, dates, cupcakes and chocolates to burgers, shellfish and cheese, as well as whisky, gin and beer.
Kirkcaldy 4 All manager Bill Harvey said the food and drink fair is just one part of a programme of events planned for the Adam Smith Festival of Ideas which celebrates the globally-renowned 18th Century economist and philosopher.
“With some big names in town, it’s set to be a great weekend.”
Bryan McCabe of Fife College added: “The fair has been growing over the years and we are delighted to have been approached by so many independent producers who are showcasing some great local, regional and Scottish food and drink, so although the event is free to attend, you will want to have your wallet with you!”
The free event takes place in the Atrium at Fife College from 11am to 3pm on Saturday March 17.
Children’s workshops are free but limited to 16 youngsters and to book email trestaurant@fife.ac.uk.
To find out more visit www.kirkcaldy4all.co.uk.
