Inaugural Grand Jersey Festival of Food marks hotel re-launch

The last weekend in June marks the very first Festival of Food in Jersey. Overseen by The Grand’s consultant chef Albert Roux – described by many as the godfather of modern restaurant cuisine – and inspired by the ‘good old days’ when Jersey farmers and fisherman would set up in town halls and on St Helier’s seafront to sell and showcase the produce that Jersey is now world renowned for, this 3-day epicurean extravaganza brings together a selection of some of the UK’s finest Michelin starred chefs, in a celebration of the culinary excellence in and around the island.

The Festival of Food will be one of the first high-profile events hosted and pioneered by The Grand since its multi-million pound refurbishment. Situated in what can arguably be described as the best location in Jersey overlooking St Aubins Bay, The Grand is already becoming one of the finest, most talked about properties on the island, and this Festival is set to put it well and truly on the map.

The re-launch of the property completes this summer and includes a new 8,000 sq ft Elemis Spa, Champagne Lounge & Terrace, 122 stunning interior designed bedrooms, state of the art meeting and event centre and the Island’s only private cinema.

With complimentary master-classes from Albert Roux himself, Ready Steady Cook cook-off involving the likes of celebrity chef Martin Blunos, live broadcasts from Channel TV, formal wine dinners and the more informal blind tastings, The Grand Jersey Festival of Food will certainly be a weekend to remember for food fanatics, particularly as it also coincides with the finale of the fifth Menu Du Terroir; a month-long competition between local restaurants that’s organised by Genuine Jersey – an association launched in 2001 to promote the diversity and quality of local produce and skills on the island.

Celebrity chefs confirmed to date include:

Albert Roux Grand Jersey 2 star
Martin Blunos Hilwood Consultant chef 2 star
Michael Wignell Pennyhill Park 1 star
Rob Clayton Merchant Inns 1 star
Darren Bunn Bovey Castle 1 star
Richard Allen Grand Jersey

Bed and Breakfast rates for the Jersey Food Festival weekend start at just £155.00 and regular flights are available from all over the UK including Exeter, Southampton, Cardiff, Inverness, Belfast, Brighton, Newcastle, Bristol, Norwich, Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow and key London airports. As well as regular flights from Dublin.

For further information visit Hilwoodresorts.com.