Country Living Kitchen London

This fun talk and light-hearted etiquette quiz is for you if you ever debated the pronunciation of scone, wondered whether cream or jam goes first or if guests should have milk or tea first in their cup. All these queries and more are answered to ensure we're all Christmas Teatime (and Palace) ready! The English Cream Tea Company produce gifts and treats as well as fresh, chilled afternoon tea hampers that are sent UK wide.

The Hummingbird Bakery which is famous for it's authentic American cupcakes, cakes and baked goods will demonstrate three different types of cake decorations for all baking abilities. 

The Hummingbird Bakery, which is famous for its authentic American cupcakes, cakes and baked goods will show you how to make the perfect caramel popcorn brownie and decorate it in a Christmassy style to make the perfect Christmas treats. 

Holiday cooking. After the main event there are often bits left over, so lets think about creative ideas beyond a turkey sandwich.

Fresh from over-seeing the kitchens at the new Country Living Hotels in Bath and Harrogate, Martin Baker, Executive Chef offers a taste of what to expect on the menus there, along with practical ideas for festive entertaining. Preparing an easy, elegant starter and a simple recipe making use of the inevitable festive left-overs,Martin offers some easy tips on creating your own delicious dishes this Christmas.

Recipes:

Smoked Duck Breast salad with Pomegranate dressing

Bubble & Squeak Cake with lightly poached egg

Martin has a wealth of experience of working in award-winning kitchens all over the world. He has worked with both Gordon Ramsey and Marco Pierre White, and has to his name 11 rosettes, a Michelin recommendation, a Gold award from Taste of the West, 3 Gold medals from the Salon Culinaire in London. He has also been a three times winner of the Best Restaurant in Guernsey award.

Speaking of his new appointment as Executive Chef for Country Living Hotels, Martin said, ‘I am delighted, not only to be taking over at an iconic Bath hotel, but also to be working with Country Living. The CL Lansdown Grove Hotel is already well-known in Bath, and I am excited to be bringing my culinary experience to the menu where we will be creating simple, delicious dishes that our guests will love. Just like Country Living, my team prides itself on using only fresh, local and seasonal foods and producing food that will make every guest experience a special one.’

The Mighty Spice have been making Indian food products for the past 70 years and have spent the last 3 years perfecting their Mighty Spice mix to cook the perfect Indian curries. Their aim is to get convenience into the kitchen without having to compromise on taste. This demonstration will show you how to use their spice mixes to make the perfect dish. 

Canapes and party snacks. Little mouthfuls of delight for your guests this Christmas, how to make small bites with little effort.

Drinks editor of the Spectator, Jonathan Ray has written a new guide to 100 of his favourite spirits and liqueurs. On 8th November 6:30pm, he will be giving visitors to Country Living Christmas Fair the opportunity to taste a selection of these –straight or mixed as cocktails –and offering them the chance to buy one of the first signed copies of his new book, That’s The Spirit! which is not officially published until 15th November.

Jonathan Ray is drinks editor of the Spectator and wine columnist of the field. Prior to this he was drinks editor of GQ and spent many years as wine editor of the Daily Telegraph. He is the author of several books on wine –translated into over a dozen languages –including Drink More Fizz! published by Quadrille. As well as his regular drinks columns, Jonathan has written on food, travel, lifestyle and many other subjects for the Guardian, Decanter, the New Statesman, the Independent, the Daily Mail and the Mail on Sunday. He also helps make the award-winning Brighton Gin.