The brain child of Tom Kerridge, Pub in the Park 2024 celebrates everything there is to love about the glorious British pub; delicious food, award-winning chefs, epic live music, delicious drinks but above all else a fantastic time with friends and family. A massive line-up of chefs includes some of Tom’s best mates, who just happen to be the best in the business – expect to see some of the hottest new names in the food world, your TV favourites, and some highly-acclaimed Michelin-Starred heroes.
Marlow Pub in the Park
On May 17th, celebrity Chef Tom Kerridge cut the ribbon at Marlow’s Higginson Park to signify the launch of food and music festival, Pub in the Park’s, 2024 season. Joined alongside special guests, Mary Berry and Rick Stein, the trio welcomed guests in to enjoy the launch event’s festivities, including special music performances from the likes of iconic bands Van Morrison and The Christians. Rick and Mary were later interviewed by Pub in the Park’s newly launched podcast, Pod in the Park, which is head up by Simon Rimmer.
Guests mingled amongst VIP guests including James May, Ross Kemp, Sir Steve Redgrave, Shakin Stevens and Simon Rimmer as they perused Michelin starred pop-up restaurants and new additions to this year’s line up, including Angela Hartnett’s restaurant Cafe Murano alongside her Book Club, which is present for the first time ever at Pub in the Park Marlow.
Michelin Star Pop-Up
There was no shortage of great food, including that from Tom Kerridge’s own Two Michelin Star pub, The Hand & Flowers. Tom served up Nduja Sausage Rolls with Spanish cheese and mashed potato and Crispy Goan Cauliflower with chopped sour greens, as well as a special Pub Classic dish, Espelette Pepper Monkfish ‘A La Plancha’, served with pineapple salsa and soft tortilla.
Award-winning pubs and restaurants will ‘pop-up’ around each park serving tasting dishes for you to get stuck into – from your local favourites to far-flung nationally-renowned eateries that you might not have the opportunity to pay a visit! Be inspired to re-create incredible new recipes at home or keep the little ones entertained in our dedicated Kids Area with crafts, games, and more - there’s plenty for all to do.
A Foodie Line-Up
Alongside epic food and drink from pubs and restaurants across the UK, guests were invited to board a special Port & Cheese cruise on the Thames. Visitors could also stop off at event sponsor M&S’ Food Section where demos were being led by Chef Chris Mackett. Lucky guests also had the chance to purchase an advance copy of Tom Kerridge’s latest book, and even get it signed by him.
The event ran throughout the whole weekend, with special guests Busted, Example and DJ Chris Moyles appearing on the Friday; Kimberly Wyatt, Boyzlife, Shola Ama and Vernon Kay on the Saturday afternoon; Ministry of Sound Classical, Judge Jules, General Levy and Mae Muller on the Saturday evening and Paloma Faith, Scouting for Girls, Rick Parfitt Jr and DJ Gok Wan on the Sunday afternoon. And it’s all for a good cause – this year alone, Pub in the Park has already raised over £60,000 for Tom Kerridge’s charity Meals from Marlow.
Summer Festival Season
No pub would be complete without a bar and we’ve got a ton of them – enjoy everything from cocktails to fizz, spirits to wines, and of course the very best beers. Pick up specialty ingredients and produce from our Artisan Food Market and indulge in some retail therapy at the Shopping Village. We promise you an awesome soundtrack courtesy of your favourite hit-makers – expect your old favourites, platinum selling bands and cult classics! Get your mates, the fam – or people you’ve only just met – head to the stage and let the good times roll.
Pub in the Park Marlow marks the launch of the full festival season, with events also taking place in London’s Chiswick between the 28th – 30th June, Reigate from 12th – 14th July and St Albans from 6th – 8th September. Chiswick will launch with a special All-Star Gala Evening on the 28th June, in collaboration and support for The Multibank charity, and hosted by Dr Who star David Tenant and actress Georgia Tenant. Tickets are on sale now at tickets.pubintheparkuk.com
To discover more, visit: www.pubintheparkuk.com
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