THOUSANDS of foodies enjoyed the return of a celebrity chef’s food festival in Summercourt.

More than 3,500 people attended Michelin star chef Adam Handling’s AHC Food Festival at The Tartan Fox between June 12 and 14.

Hot smoked lobster from the Ugly Butterfly was a popular choice (Picture: Warren Wilkins)
Hot smoked lobster from the Ugly Butterfly was a popular choice (Picture: Warren Wilkins)

The food festival showcased the best of the Adam Handling Collection (AHC), which includes his restaurants, pubs, bars and shops.

An artisan market attracted lots of people (Picture: Warren Wilkins)
An artisan market attracted lots of people (Picture: Warren Wilkins)

The event included chef demonstrations, live music, wine masterclasses and blind tastings, cocktails, an artisan market and dishes straight from the teams at Frog by Adam Handling, Ugly Butterfly, The Loch & the Tyne, The Tartan Fox and the Adam Handling Chocolate Shop.

Cheese donuts from the Loch & Tyne being served up (Picture: Warren Wilkins)
Cheese donuts from the Loch & Tyne being served up (Picture: Warren Wilkins)

Adam Handling said: “It’s been really successful. I’ve never been so happy.

Adam Handling Chocolate Shop was a sweet treat for many (Picture: Warren Wilkins)
Adam Handling Chocolate Shop was a sweet treat for many (Picture: Warren Wilkins)

“It has been fantastic seeing the AHC coming together with people enjoying the food and music.”

There was fun for the family at the food festival (Picture: Warren Wilkins)
There was fun for the family at the food festival (Picture: Warren Wilkins)