Sunday 2nd May
Live Action Kitchen
Watch top chefs cook live from their latest books at free demonstration sessions in Shaftesbury's historic town hall. Hosted by destination bookshop The Kitchen Table, guests can get up close and personal with celebrated chefs, gain insight into their culinary journeys and secure signed copies of their latest books.
Participating chefs will be announced early in 2027
Register here for updates and we will email you as soon as the line-up is confirmed.
When
Sunday 2nd May 2027
Session times to be announced
Where
The Town Hall
Shaftesbury, Dorset
What to Expect
Live Cookery
Chefs prepare signature recipes from their latest book, explaining techniques, ingredients and the stories behind the dishes.
Up Close
Get up close and personal with celebrated chefs and gain insight into their culinary journeys.
Meet & Greet
An opportunity to meet the chefs and ask questions after each session.
Signed Books
Secure signed copies of the chefs' latest books.
Last Year's Chefs
A taste of what to expect. In 2026 we welcomed three former MasterChef winners and finalists.
Ping is a celebrated Malaysian-British chef, restaurateur and author. Her infectious energy and innovative approach to Southeast Asian cooking have made her a beloved figure on British television. At Shaftesbury Food Festival, Ping demonstrated recipes from her latest book, sharing the bold flavours and cultural heritage of Malaysian cuisine.
Anurag is an acclaimed Indian chef and cookbook author whose passion for authentic Indian cuisine has earned him widespread recognition. His demonstrations showcase the complexity, regional diversity and soul-warming character of Indian cooking, bringing recipes from his latest book to life.
Shelina is a Mauritian chef, author and television personality known for her warm, inclusive approach to food. Her cooking celebrates the multicultural heritage of Mauritian cuisine, a beautiful fusion of African, Indian, Chinese and French influences.
About The Kitchen Table
The Kitchen Table is a beloved independent bookshop specialising in food writing, cookbooks, culinary memoir and gastronomic journalism. They celebrate the stories, culture and craft behind food, and champion both established and emerging food writers and authors.
