Kendal Farmers Market is launching a new initiative to bring together producers, food enthusiasts, and visitors.
Food School, which will be held on the second Friday of every month from July 12, aims to celebrate local, fresh ingredients and foster community connections.
The Food School is designed to be a quality showcase where visitors can taste the difference by sampling the freshest local produce. It’s not just about buying; it’s about understanding why quality matters.
But it’s also about flavourful conversations and connections, where visitors meet the faces behind their food and producers share their food journeys, challenges, and triumphs.
Catherine Connor, chair of Kendal Farmers Market, said: “Local, fresh ingredients aren’t just about taste – they’re about supporting communities, respecting the environment, and celebrating the beauty of food.
“Come and join us at Kendal Farmers Market Food School, and discover why every bite tells a story, and every connection nourishes both body and mind.’’
What Is the Kendal Farmers Market Food School?
The Food School is more than just a market – it’s an educational hub where knowledge meets flavour. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn how to prepare fresh, local ingredients as producers and stallholders from the market take to the stage and share insider tips and skills.
They will also share their insights and demystify the world of food through stories about their food journey, and the challenges and triumphs they’ve faced along the way.
Live demonstrations
Producers and stallholders take the stage to share their expertise. From spatchcocking chickens to crafting sourdough, each 30-minute session will offer practical skills and insider insights.
- David Knipe (11am): Heartwood Free Range Poultry demystifies chicken preparation.
- Graham Kirkham (noon): Mrs Kirkham’s Cheese delights with cheese knowledge and samples.
- Aidan Monks (1pm): Lovingly Artisan Bakery dives into gut health and the magic of sourdough.
