As he prepares to make his third appearance at the Bolton Food and Drink Festival, Ainsley Harriott summed up what it is that makes the event so special. “It’s the people,” said the celebrity chef who first came to our attention on Good Morning with Anne and Nick some 30 years ago before going on to host Ready, Steady Cook. “It’s always a great occasion.
I couldn’t come last year because I was away but I always enjoy coming to Bolton - it’s the people, the warmth - everyone is so enthusiastic. Ainsley Harriott (Picture: Switched On) “I get a wonderful vibe from it all, and I get to have have a little bit of a chat which I love.” This year Ainsley will be host two cookery demonstrations at the Albert Halls on Saturday - one at 11am including brunch and a second at 1pm which includes lunch.
He will also be hosting a Rum Fiesta at 3.30pm, introducing his audience to the many and varied types of rum which are now available. “That’s going to be a little bit different which I’m looking forward to,” he said.
“We’re going to have a selection of rums and people will be coming up with some interesting drinks. Sadly I won’t be able to enjoy them too much as I’m driving to the Albert Halls. “But I will be able to let people know more about the different types of rum that are now available.
It’s a bit like gin - when you used to go to the pub you’d just get gin but now you’re spoilt for choice with different infusions and flavours. You feel a bit .