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Dane John Gardens
20-22 Sep
Canterbury’s Cooking
A Festival of Food and Drink
There's more food, drink and entertainment offerings coming to Dane John Gardens this September, as we celebrate a second year in Canterbury with a feast of food focused family fun. Kitchen theatre, children's entertainment, workshops, live music, street foods, liberal libation and competitions together with an eclectic food and craft market featuring local, national and international stalls.
Canterbury is cooking with good food and top quality entertainment all within the convivial setting of Dane John Gardens. Come and join us to enjoy the last of the summer wine as this great gathering delivers some serious foodie fun.
Look out for more information, updates and details on our Town-Live comedy evening, as the event approaches.
Canterbury’s Cooking is a free to enter event with plenty of free activities for all ages.
Opening Times (tbc):
Friday: 12pm – 6pm
Saturday: 9am – 6pm
Sunday: 10am – 5pm
Town-Live comedy evenings 7:00pm to 9:15pm
Get Your Canterbury-Live Tickets Online - Limited Numbers Available
The Canterbury-Live Comedy Evenings accompany our Free to Enter Canterbury’s Cooking Event.
Enjoy our Town-Live! events running alongside Canterbury’s Cooking Food & Drink Festival – ticketed comedy evenings are on Friday and Saturday (7.00pm – 9.15pm) Tickets are NOW AVAILABLE for our stand up comedy here.
OUTSTANDING STAND-UP
Hilarious performances at Canterbury-Live from a superb list of stand-up comedians. Info & Biogs below.
Friday 20th September Line up
MC: Mat Wills Info / Biog →
Jack Skipper / Biog →
Sarah Iles Info / Biog →
Will Hannigan Info / Biog →
Saturday 21st September Line up
MC: Mat Wills Info / Biog →
Justin Panks / Biog →
Sally Firth Info / Biog →
Sean Gorman Info / Biog →
Please note: Artists are confirmed and contracted to appear on the event date, however, all line-ups are subject to change. If an act cancels their performance, or cannot make their agreed time slot, the even organiser will make every effort to find a suitable replacement to perform in their place. The replacement act will be chosen at the sole discretion of the event organiser and, if possible, communicated via social media.
Children’s Entertainment
- Sandal Sticks Theatre – Grethe Jenson (Saturday and Sunday)
- Adaption of classic fairytales and stories and maybe even some bespoke puppetry alongside the storytelling. Website
- World of Magic – Chris Mayne (Saturday and Sunday)
- Watch out for exciting magic on stilts and big bubbles as you walkaround. Website
- Froggle Parties
- Children’s entertainer on Saturday and Sunday; walkabout and designated shows, with a variety of the following, comedy magic, puppet shows, bubbles and touchable bubbles (bubbles that don’t pop when you touch them), rocket balloons, balloon modelling, music and games. Website
- Suzan Ruben-Alderton – Fairy in a Pop Can
- Suzan is an author who has written her own book, with proceeds going to charity. If you are lucky enough you will hear the author read her story for you.
- Children’s Rides
- A selection of children’s rides for our younger visitors to enjoy.
- Face Painting
- Creative face painting for all on Saturday and Sunday. Website
Cooking Stage
The Cooking Stage will be returning to Canterbury this year on Saturday, where compere; Damian Caudwell will be introducing chefs who will be demonstrating some interesting dishes from around the world. These include,
– Dawn Prosser, Thermomix UK
– Modoka Davis, Petit Roll
– Mark O’Brien, Snake Oil Barbeque
– The Elvises
Schedule to be announced shortly.
Other Event Features
- Foraging in Dane John Gardens – take a tour with Amy Hitchcock to discover so tasty wild growing food growing in the Gardens.
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- Friday afternoon – 2 hours foraging walk
- Sunday, Amy will be at the event all day where you will have the opportunity to ask questions. There will be shorter walks at 11am, 1pm and 3pm
- Guests can prebook via message to Forth and Forage on Facebook or email forthandforage@gmail.com
A New Drinks Supplier for the Event – What Ales You?
More on that shortly!
Lots more information soon – check back regularly!
Status
Traders/Acts - Book your place
For trader/act registration and event information please visit:
Market Square Group
Visitor Info
With its Cathedral, vibrant High Street, historical points of interest, including St Augustines Abbey and the Roman Museum, fantastic gardens including the walled location for our event in Dane John Gardens, ancient buildings (don’t miss the crooked house), river cruises, Marlow Theatre and more, there is a wealth of places waiting to be discovered in Canterbury.
PLEASE NOTE:
Advertised times may be subject to change at short notice.
Town-Live events are generally 7:00-9:00pm & 7:30-9:30 during the summer.
Ticket cancellations are non refundable.
Images are representative of previous Zoom Events.
Event Countdown
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Location & Parking
Market Location
Dane John Gardens
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 2QX
Parking
Other Information
Live Music Schedule
Music Line up
Please note that performance timings may vary slightly up to and during the event.
Friday – Main Stage
1.30pm – 3.30pm
Andy Wilkinson
4.15pm – 6.00pm
Rudy Warman and The Heavy Weather
Friday – Stage 2
1.30pm – 2.45pm
Joe Mulroe
3.00pm – 4.30pm
Andy White
5.00pm – 7.00pm
The Upsetters
Saturday – Main Stage
11.30am – 1.30pm
Pete Smith
1.30pm – 3.30pm
Deep River Blues
4.00pm – 6.00pm
Phat Gandalf
Saturday – Stage 2
11.30am -2.00pm
Ian Fox
2.30pm – 4.00pm
Gian & Alissa
4.30pm – 6.00pm
Lock & Carter
Sunday – Main Stage
12.00pm – 1.30pm
Gavin Alexander
2.00pm – 3.30pm
Junior Moore Duo ft Jakob
4.00pm – 6.00pm
Samuel Ashton & The Instincts
Sunday – Stage 2
12.00pm – 1.30pm
Jack Bowden
2.00pm – 3.00pm
The Shutters
3.30pm – 6.00pm
Russ Kearton Duo
Traders
PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
The list of traders is continually updated as the event approaches.
Grocery Food
Cherry Tree Kent
Preserves, curds, pickles, marmalade & chutneys
Crumbs Cakes
Homemade luxury American-style Belgian chocolate brownies & blondies in a variety of flavours & fillings.
Dunk Cookies
Handmade Cookies (freshly baked off-site at our bakery) Cookie Cones (mini cookies with a dip) Dip jars Cookie Bake At Home KitsDunk Chocolate Items: including Dippies (chocolate bars filled with one of our dips), Cuppies (chocolate cups filled with one of our dips), Dunkies (chocolate and cookie).
Elevents Ltd
Freshly baked coconut macaroons.
Gilda Bakery Ltd
Gilda is an artisan bakery in Bishopsbourne, a beautiful rural Kent location, producing handmade bread and pastries. This year’s Christmas collection is inspired by the familiar flavours we all know and love. From handmade deep fill Mince Pies made with a trip of toppings (viennese, crumble or frangipane) to Salted Caramel Chocolate Yule Logs, luxury Stollen, Brie & Cranberry Sourdough or smoked Bacon and Caramelised Onion sausage rolls.
Granny Sally’s Confectionery
A wide variety of old English fudge from bars to custom made jars. A huge range of flavours including classic vanilla, rum & raisin, chocolate, rocky road and many more.
Lavin Limited
Olives, baklava, Turkish delight and nuts.
Little Sugar & Co
Little Sugar Cakes is a start-up bakery and sells what is arguably the most artistic, contemporary and delicious line of baked goods in the Medway Towns. Broad variety of cakes, brownies, cupcakes, cookies and desserts.
O’Donnell Moonshine
Unique bottled alcohol for off-site consumption: ‘Tough Nut’ , ‘Roasted Apple’ , ‘Wild Berry’ and ‘High Proof’.
Passion Du Fromage
Spanish and French saucisson, French cheese and more continental fine foods.
Picky Plates
Mezze style box which will include things like salami. cheese, crackers/pitta, olives, houmous etc.
Quality Greek Olives (Ltd)
Offering olives, baklava, Turkish Delight, and nuts.
Shem’s Smashing Sweets
Pick and mix sweets.
Sweet Roberta
Sweets, candy floss and cold drinks.
The Biltong Station
Biltong, drywors, bites, red & white wine and prosecco.
The Great British Cheese Company
Award winning, flavoured, waxed cheese truckles.
The Michael Group trading as Nimi & Nosh
A variety of sauces: Sweet and Hot Pineapple Pepper sauce, Sweet and Hot Mango Guava Pepper Sauce, Ginger Pepper Sauce, Crushed Pepper Sauce, Scotch Bonnet Pepper Sauce, Hot Curry Sauce, Jerk BBQ Sauce, Hot and Spicy Jerk Sauce, Marinades: Pineapple Marinade, Paste Spicy Jerk Marinade, Paste Curry Jerk Marinade, Paste Ginger Marinade, Paste: All-purpose Green Marinade paste.
The Tipsy Bakery
Cupcakes, brownies, cookies & blondies.
Thomas Cookie Co
Gourmet Cookies
Weymouth51
Chilli sauces and chilli related products, salt dry, mustard, kimchi, oil.
Arts and Crafts
Hand made by Ausra
Handmade toys from yarn, keychains from plywood with a laser cutter, bracelets and hair elastic.
Jenni Rogers Jewellery
Jewellery made by myself using semi precious stones, sterling silver and pearls.
R Hills Woodturning
Everything is made by hand to our designs; these include wooden bowls, platters, trinkets, pens, pencil and resin turned items, resin and button turned items, wooden decorated letters, felt hand sewed letters in different designs, gnomes crotched items.
Romney Marsh Wools Ltd
British made wool products created using the fleeces from our own flock of Romney ewes. Based on our family farm on the beautiful Romney Marsh, Kent.
Viking Drinking Horns
Drinking horns, stands and holders. All horns treated and safe for use for drinks.
Medusa
WP Handmade pieces of the highest quality, ethically-sourced, solid sterling silver jewellery encrusted with beautiful gem stones, from exceptionally talented global artists.
Hot Food
Bokalicious
Delectable, freshly prepared South African food.
churros2 ltd
Churros and chocolate, soft drinks available.
Crepeexpectations
Delicious sweet & savoury crepes, freshly cooked to order with seasonal, fair-trade and organic ingredients.
Crumble Cups
Homemade apple crumble and mixed berries crumble along with homemade custard and locally made ice cream. This will be served from our dessert pod which has been especially made for this business which is called Crumble Cups.
Farmhouse Foods
Wood burner smoker oven. 100% British beef burger, pork, beef, gammon, chicken wings and ribs. Chips, cold soft drinks.
Jaffna Kitchen
Serving quality Sri Lankan food that has been loved by our customers. Our recipes are authentic, our ingredients are sourced with care, and each dish is crafted with passion.
Korkers
Korkers is a family run business est. 1959. We put hard work and love into the production of every sausage to ensure our customers can buy our high-quality products with confidence that every sausage is as delicious as the last. We use the finest fresh ingredients, premium cuts of pork, herbs and spice mixes and traditional methods to make to our secret recipe.
Mexitaco
Mexican street food including burrito, fajita, nachos, chilli con carne and tacos.
Mr Dumpling
Chicken Dumplings Vegetarian Dumplings Bubble tea (all vegetarian).
Nori Pan Asia
Japanese Food Chicken Katsu Curry with rice, Korean style house spicy chicken, Teriyaki chicken with rice, Veg teriyaki with rice.
Outlaw
Wood fired, Asian inspired street food, Bao Buns, fries and smoked meat.
Real Greek Food
Pork or chicken souvlaki. Souvlaki is one of the most popular street foods in Greece and for good reason! Juicy and well-seasoned meat garnished with cooling tzatziki sauce, fries, tomato & onion. Served or wrapped in a delicious crispy and fluffy pitta bread.
Sicilian Food Suppliers Ltd / Don Arancini
Specialises in authentic Sicilian cuisine
Thainese Street Food
Thai and Chinese street food including dishes such as Thai green curry, black bean, sweet & sour, kung po and spring rolls.
Wrap It
Range of Vegan/Vegetarian toasted wraps and salad boxes themed around the globe including, Freshly made Falafel, Vegan Halloumi, Onion Bhaji, and Vegan Duck. We also Serve a range of flavoured fries and cans of San Pellegrino.
Funky Food 4U Ltd
Crispy Duck wraps served with cucumber, spring onion and a choice of Hoisin or Sweet Chilli Sauce. Duck fat potatoes Gluten Free Duck salad. Halloumi fries with hoisin and sweet chilli sauce.
Irie Bwoys
Non meat options. Venezuelan rice bowls: White cheese, Black beans, Guacamole, Vegan pulled meat, Grilled Octopus, Sea bass,King prawns, Plantain, Arepa. Trinidadian Doubles: Flat bread, Stewed Chickpeas, Tamarind, Chutneys, Prawns. Bake & Shark: Yeast bun, Shark/white fish, Salad, Grated cheese
Sunray Burgers
SUNRAY LOBSTERS LOBSTER CORN DOG Lobster Tail in a roast corn, jalapeno & parmesan batter w/chicken butter mayo LOBSTER ROLL Brioche bun, lobster claw and knuckle w/brandy rose Marie LOBSTER GRILLED CHEESE TOASTIE Cheddar, Mozzarella, Red Leicester, Chipotle prawn oil, burnt butter mayo, hot sauce LOBSTER MAC N CHEESE LOBSTER GRILLED CHEESE FRIES PRAWN BURGER Buttermilk fried prawns, house pickles, burnt butter mayo, hot sauce.
The Oyster Buoys
Freshly shucked oysters served with toppings such as: Shallot Mignonette Tabasco Local Kimchi Brine Lemons.
Beverages
Amen Catering Limited
Pina Coladas
Blooming Beans
Hot drinks: Latte, Cappuccino, Espresso, Hot chocolates, Mocha, Flat white, Cold drinks: Fruit shoots, cans of coke, Pepsi, Fanta, lemonade. Croissants and sweet pastries.
Distinct Distillers
Alcohol – flavoured rums
Famous Last Stand
A great selection of beer, ale, lager, cider, prosecco, wine and gin.
Mr Bees
Bottled beer to take home in gift packs. Beer to be consumed at the event – made with honey.
To Tipsy and Beyond
Mocktails on site for consumption, non- alcoholic beverages with sweets and candy floss on them. Our main product is alcoholic beverage cans for off-site consumption, we sell them separately or in gift packs.
Vintage Shakes
Refreshing milkshakes in a variety of different flavours.
Willobeans Espresso Bar
Barista style coffee, speciality teas, lush hot chocolate, iced coffee, our own bags of Willoblend coffee beans. Option of addition of Baileys or Brandy in coffee or espresso Martini and Jamaican Americano. Non-alcoholic Lumumba and non-alcoholic Fruit Sangria.
Good Karma Beer Co
We brew delicious alcohol-free beer in Kent, all made using the FAB Kentish hops grown in fields near our base in Canterbury.
Ice Cream
Snow White Catering
Fresh whippy ice cream and a selection of iced lollies.
Other
Butternut Box
At Butternut Box, we believe that dogs deserve better. That’s why we’re putting the food back into dog food. We make freshly prepared dog food – cooked like you would at home and delivered in perfect portions.
CF Fundraising.co.uk
We will be raising awareness and support for Raystede, There will be a opportunity for interested parties, to become long term givers to the charity via a month DD donation. No cash will be taken.
Demelza
Raising Money for Children’s Hospice.
Emmanuel Church Canterbury
Registered charity, here to chat to people and let them know about some of the community work we do as a church.
Fairy in a Pop Can
The author has written the children’s book, Fairy in a Pop Can to raise money for charity. All proceeds will be donated to Young Lives V Cancer and Batten Disease. You may also be lucky and get to hear the story read by the author.
Nine Oaks Vineyard
Small artisan family run vineyard based in the village of Hothfield in Kent. Two still wines; Chardonnay and Rose both from our 2022 vintage. All wines are from our local vineyard and they will come in a variety of gift wrapping options.
Riverford Organic Farmers
Award-winning seasonal organic veg boxes and more – fresh from our farm, bursting with flavour, and delivered free to your door.
Saddle Goose
Selection of our own sparkling and still wines, including non alcoholic.
Zane’s Magic Shop
Beginners Magic Tricks with demonstrations.
Home and Garden
Staffordshire Pottery
A beautiful array of Staffordshire Pottery pieces, sets and individual items.
Clothing
7ukuilla
Traditional South American handcrafted products and other products made by third parties.
San Jose Import
Wool products from South America (Ecuador, Peru) such as knitted hats, cardigans and dolls.
Mat Wills – MC
Biography/Info
Mat Wills – a short engaging mini man, who puts audiences at ease with his deft crowd and cheeky East End vibe.
“He’s got “Impressive quick thinking”.” NOTTS COMEDY REVEIW
Stella Graham
Biography/Info
Stella Graham – Shameless, charmingly aggressive and unladylike. Stella is a slick, sharp and polished comedian, balancing warmth and charm that have audiences queuing up to meet her after the show.
“Fun and original… everything a good comedian should be, self-assured, likeable and, crucially, funny”. We say…… Enjoy!! BROADWAY BABY
Russell Arathoon
Biography/Info
Russell Arathoon – explodes onto the stage delivering a rollercoaster of high energy, one liners, double entendrés with his hilarious everyday observations.
Finalist for Edinburgh Fringe’s ‘So you think I’m Funny’, Russell won both Hastings ‘New Comedian of the Year’ award’, and King Gong at London’s Comedy Store. Do not miss this!!!
Michael Hackett – Headline Act
Biography
Nicole Halsey
Biography
Graduate in COMEDY with a 1st from Kent University is a new comedy force to be reckoned with…… and she’s on the look-out! Nicole quickly became part of the brilliant comedy collective ‘Fools Folly’ honing her skills in ‘heckle management’ from the female perspective. With her razor-sharp wit, and stylish delivery, heckle at your peril, Nicole is coming for you!
Headliner: Lovdev Barpaga
Biography/Info
The 2017 UK Pun Champion, has the kind of effortless and gentle likeability that is completely unique in the comedy world. Entire crowds seem to fall in love with him from the start and as much of his incredible humour as for his undeniable charm.
Often laughing as much as his audience, here’s a man in love with his job and it shows. You can’t help but laugh along with him: The ultimate feel good comic.
“The 21st Century Asian Ken Goodwin” – STEVE BENNETT
“One of the most brilliant daft comics you will ever see” – JOE LYCETT
Totally hilarious…effortlessly funny” – JO ENRIGHT
Caroline Mabey
Biography
Caroline Mabey is part ‘best mate you shouldn’t have gone on holiday with’ and part ‘drunk school-run mum who’s been dragged backwards through a box of crunchy surrealism’.
“A mischievous, kooky talent” TIMEOUT
Justin Panks – Headline Act
Biography
Sally Firth
Biography/Info
Sally has been described as “Very funny” and “Eminently likeable”. The innocent-looking but sexually explicit comedy character Sally Firth never fails to win over audiences and keep them on her side. Between content and delivery Sally is a joy to watch, as she lights up the stage driving the audience wild with laughter! Sally is a regular on the London open mic circuit, and has beaten the coveted ‘The Blackout’ at London’s Up the Creek comedy club. We know you’re going to love her!
“Smart, clever but most importantly funny.” RAY DAVIS – COMEDY PROMOTE
Jack Skipper
Biography/Info
Runner up of So You Think You’re Funny? And Komedia new act award. His online comedy content has gained him over 13 million likes on TikTok. Whether telling stories of life as a family man or delivering observations on working-class life, his everyday guy persona is a win with audiences.
“Delivery that commands the room and a no-nonsense outlook that gels into strong punchlines” – Steve Bennett, Chortle
Will Hannigan
Biography/Info
Will Hannigan has been touring all over Canada since he started performing stand-up comedy at 18 years old. Now living in London Hannigan’s commanding, conversational presence on stage deftly delivers his dysfunctional anecdotes on family, working, practicing alcoholism, recovering from all that practice, with charm and a touch of irony.
Sarah Iles
Biography/Info
Sarah possesses a natural ability to connect with her audience, breaking down barriers and creating an atmosphere of ease and laughter. Her talent for turning even the quietest crowds into a “relaxed, giggling mess,” highlights her knack for bringing people together through laughter. Finalist in prestigious competitions such as the “You Must Be Joking Competition 2012” and the “Best New Act at The Brighton Fringe, Laughing Horse 2012.” Her unique perspective on life, rooted in her South London upbringing, adds wit, and ability to keep a room together as if they’ve always been old friends
“Simply the best female comedian on the circuit” – EDGE COMEDY CLUBS
Sean Gorman
Biography/Info
Hilarious newcomer Sean is quickly proving to have a bright future in stand up. Within the first couple of years he reached the finals of the Reading Fringe New Act, Piccadilly Comedy Club New Act and South Coast Comedian of The Year competitions. Displaying the stage presence of a more seasoned comedian, his deadpan delivery of self-depreciating humour has the audience hanging on every word.
His deadpan comedy and wit had the audience belly laughing! – GET READING
