OPEN SUNDAYS & BANK HOLIDAYS • RINGWOOD ROAD, TOTTON • PLAZA PARADE, ROMSEY • THE PRECINCT, CHANDLERS FORD ALL DAY COD & CHIPS £1 OFF On presentation of this advertisement MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY ONLY Not valid with any other offer. Valid until 8th May 2024 Page 38 • The HERALD • 18th April 2024 v THE HERALD - ENCOURAGING LOCAL ENTERPRISE v FOOD FOR THOUGHT Thai Bluebird Street Food and English Cuisine Telephone: 07598 442718 www.thaibluebirdstreetfood.com ALL MAJOR CARDS EXCEPTED Opening Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday - 1pm - 9.30pm Monday/Sunday - Closed New Road, Blackfield, Southampton SO45 1WA Serving the True Taste of Thailand We also cater for Special Events INTRODUCING: THE ULTIMATE FOODIES MARKET EXPERIENCE! from I AM group Ditch the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary at the rst I AM Vibrant Market on Sunday 28th April, 11am to 4pm at Vibrant Forest Brewery (SO45 3AE), free entry. At I AM group, we don’t just host events; we create experiences that tantalise the senses and ignite the spirit of community. Get ready for a foodies market like no other, where tradition meets innovation, and passion infuses every bite. Join us in celebrating the heartbeat of our community – our people, our produce, and our passion. From farm-fresh delights to artisanal treasures and street food, experience the vibrant tapestry of local avours that make our market truly unique. Say goodbye to the mundane and hello to funky Sunday vibes! Live music, interactive demos, and surprises await as we come together to celebrate all things local. Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or simply curious, our markets promise an experience that will excite your taste buds and nourish your soul. Come hungry, leave inspired, and be a part of our thriving community. Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable Sunday. Don’t miss out on the culinary celebration of the season – see you at the Foodies Market! I AM Vibrant Market - where passion meets flavour and community flourishes. For more information and vendor enquiries please email: hello@iamgroup.uk World-Class, Award-Winning Line up of Chefs to Appear at Alresford Watercress Festival e line-up of world class chefs who will be demonstrating at the Alresford Watercress Festival on Sunday 19th May has been revealed and it’s headed up by 2023 MasterChef: e Professionals winner, Tom Hamblet. has to be executed perfectly.” Tom will also be presenting the “Barters Best” award to the trader with the most awesome use of watercress. Sharing the Cookery eatre Stage with Tom will be Suki Pantal, founder of Suki’s Curries and Spices. Passionate about bringing the rich tapestry of Indian avours to curry enthusiasts, Suki is a culinary ambassador and storyteller of Indian culture through food. In 2022, she participated in e Great Cookbook Challenge with Jamie Oliver, on Channel 4, showcasing her exquisite Butter Chicken dish. Suki’s debut cookbook – Garnish with Garam Masala - will be released in May - go along and get a signed copy at the Festival and see how brilliantly watercress can be incorporated into curries. Martin Dawkins aka e Rustic Chef will also be there. Having worked under Marcus Wareing and Alex Aitken he has over two decades in the kitchen and has earned three rosettes and even a nod from the Michelin guide. e Rustic Chef vibe is all about epic food with a sustainable twist. Martin sources ingredients with a low carbon footprint, supporting local producers in Hampshire. “It’s not just about delicious dishes; it’s about doing right by the environment and our community. My cooking philosophy is simple – let the flavours shine. No need for too much fancy stuff; fresh and vibrant ingredients can speak for themselves. Every dish is my way of saying thanks to what nature provides.” Finally, perennial favourites, Andy Mackenzie and Phil Yeomans from Lainston House will be there. Andy is Executive chef for the Chef’s Academy Programme for the Exclusive Collection which is run from the 17th-century country house hotel, while Phil is executive chef there. eir double act on the Cookery stage is a popular attraction for many foodies and they never fail to surprise and delight with their interesting use of watercress in their dishes. is year marks the Festival’s 20th Anniversary and new for this year will be the chance for three local producers to talk about, and sample, their wares to a live audience at the Cookery eatre. For more information and to keep up to date with other new attractions being added to the festival visit: www. watercressfestival.org Tom Hamblet Since his win last year, when Guest judge, Grace Dent described his chocolate mousse as the best she’d ever tasted, Greg Wallace said Hamblet had ‘come of age’ in the contest, and Marcus Wareing likened his nal olive oil sponge dessert to ‘a great piece of music’ that he wanted to play on repeat, life for Tom has been a bit of a whirlwind. But from April he takes up a residency at Lainston House near Winchester and so the Festival is a chance for him to get to know the area and the locals better. “I’m really looking forward to the Festival – I’ve heard a lot about it - and to getting to know this part of Hampshire”, Tom says. Despite his recent success Tom is humble about his obvious culinary skills: “I think I’m still in the process of discovering my food style as I’m still fairly new to the industry. I’ve been massively inspired by the award-winning kitchens I’ve worked in and doing competitions such as RIBI, the Great Britain and Ireland Rotary Club Young Chef Competition and Springboard Future Chef. These competitions push me and my cooking. I love the classics and I also love experimenting with different flavours and trying new things - but it For Wine Lovers e Brockenhurst Wine Club (BWC) meets monthly in Brockenhurst Village Hall, usually on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm. Open to all, members explore a wide range of wines that people may not have come across, in a range of budgets and to learn something about how and where they are made, as well as getting to know other like-minded people. On Wednesday 24th April for ‘New Wave South Africa’ presented by Christos Ioannou AWE. Visit: www.brockenhurstwineclub.co.uk or to attend a session telephone John Harris on 07714 261251 or email: jharris.lydith@btinternet.com Free Community Cook Ups e Waterside Food Project, part of the New Forest Aquaponics CIC family of projects, host a FREE Community Cook Up every Thursday 3.30pm to 5.30pm at Black eld Baptist Church on Hampton Lane. Surplus food from supermarkets that would otherwise go to waste is collected by volunteers and used to cook tasty meals. Go along for some tasty food and great company, everyone is welcome. e Waterside Food Project aims to reduce food waste across the Waterside and also runs the Community Fridge in Hythe Library. For more information visit: www. facebook.com/Watersidefoodproject
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