The Lakes Chilli Fest at Levens Hall

The 3rd Lakes Chilli Fest will be held on the 14th & 15th August 2010.

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At Chillifest 2009, there were more stalls than before featuring a wide range of chilli-related items such as jams, jellies, chocolate, ice-cream, sauces, seeds, powders, chutneys, clothing, plants, breads etc. Visitors were able to sample foods from the Caribbean, Mexico, and India as well as many renowned products from Cumbria, some of whom are ‘going hot’ for the occasion. There were also stalls selling the newly brewed Levens Hall Ancient Orchard Cider, Cowmire Damson Gin, and Pimms.

Click here for 2009 list of stands

On Saturday the entertainment was provided by Paul Garbonza the fire-eater and street entertainer and the Milnthorpe Steel Band, and Salsa North West gave salsa dancing demonstrations and persuade as many people as possible to join in and have a go! On Sunday the salsa band Mojita from Manchester created a lively atmosphere together with Salsa North West, and Pinxton Puppets performed in the topiary garden.

On both days there was a chilli trail and games for the family and entertaining talks and cookery demonstrations given by Nick Martin, Prett Tejura of Curry Cuisine, Ricardo Rodriguez, Pete of Chilli Pepper Pete, Chris Crowder the Levens Hall Head Gardener and the Capsticks from Park House Farm, suppliers of Levens Hall Estate Farm Produce.

The Elizabethan Hall provided a spectacular backdrop for the Chilli Fest and visitors walked in the world famous topiary gardens where the summer bedding and herbaceous borders were at their very best.

Click here to download An Introduction to Mexican Food

Chilli recipes from Nick Martin

Prett Tejura Curry Cuisine

Ricardo Mexican Food

The Chilli-Fest promises to be one of the hottest events of the summer in the Lake District!

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