Real Food, Real Balance, Real Feel-Good
CHEFS KITCHEN
In 2026, The Chef's Kitchen is evolving – becoming a place for inspiring conversations as well as delicious demonstrations.
Explore authentic, nourishing food that supports your body, mind and mood... without the side of guilt.
From live cookery and nutrition to honest conversations about food, health and feeling good, it's a space to discover ideas you can take home and actually use.
What’s really good for us...
We’re diving deep into what’s really good for us – with expert-led sessions on:
Nutrition for stress, energy, hormonal health and longevity
Cooking to support gut health, immunity and inflammation (including arthritis-friendly foods)
Simple, quick meals that are healthy and delicious
Sourdough from scratch – learn to bake bread that loves you back
Fermented foods, slow cooking and heritage ingredients that never go out of style
Real talk on food as medicine – minus the fads
But we believe in Balance
But we also believe in balance. That means sweet treats, a cracking cocktail and a moment of joy around the table.
So you’ll also find:
Wine and gin tastings with purpose – from biodynamic blends to botanical infusions
Honest conversations around comfort food, mindful indulgence and why enjoying what you eat is part of being well
Sessions that celebrate flavour, pleasure and tradition, not just macros and minerals
There’s no pressure, no preaching – just a full-bodied programme for people who love food and want to feel good, for real.
Kwoklyn Wan
Joining us throughout the weekend, Kwoklyn Wan will be hosting live cookery demonstrations on The Chef’s Kitchen Stage, bringing plenty of flavour, fun and practical inspiration.
Farzanah Nasser
Joining us on Sunday, nutritionist, author and functional medicine practitioner Farzanah Nasser shares practical insights into gut health, nutrition and everyday wellbeing.
Ryan Riley
Joining us on Sunday, Life Kitchen founder and bestselling author Ryan Riley shares his uplifting approach to food, flavour and the joy of eating well.
Karen Newby
Joining us on Saturday, nutritional therapist and author Karen Newby shares practical advice on nutrition, energy and navigating menopause.
Dale Pinnock
Joining us on Friday and Saturday, medicinal chef and nutritionist Dale Pinnock shares practical ways to use food to support everyday health and wellbeing.
Sarah Ann Macklin
Joining us on Saturday, nutritionist and Live Well Be Well founder Sarah Ann Macklin explores how what we eat can influence our mood, energy and everyday lives.
Hannah Barth
Joining us on Saturday in The Chef’s Kitchen, qualified nutritionist Hannah Barth of Purely Nourishing shares simple, delicious and nourishing food ideas for busy mums.
Hannah Alderson
Joining us on Saturday, nutritionist and hormone specialist Hannah Alderson shares a refreshingly positive approach to hormones, food and feeling more in tune with your body.
Nikkie Windsor
Joining us on Sunday, gut health specialist Nikki Windsor shares practical guidance to calm digestive symptoms, support your gut and reclaim your energy.
Ellen Picton
Joining us on Saturday, registered nutritionist Ellen Picton explores how science, nature and personalised nutrition can help us better understand our bodies.
Margaret Bell
Joining us on Saturday, Margaret Bell of True Balance shares how intuitive eating can support your hormones, nourish your gut and help you feel more connected to your body.
