7 forgotten British foods celebrated

Massive UK slow food week kicks off 1 June

With a host of fabulous foodie events all around the UK and with the support of more chefs than ever before, this year’s Slow Food Week has been announced to take place from Sunday 1st to Sunday 8th June.

Slow Food Week 2014 will see the introduction of 7 new Forgotten Foods  that have been personally nominated by chefs from the Slow Food Chef Alliance.

Recently announced forgotten foods include: The seven new Forgotten Foods that have been added are Whey Butter, Hopshoots, Musselburgh Leek, Northdown Clawnut, Manx Kippers, Huntingdon Fidget Pie and  Blue Grey Cattle,

Providing a forum to reinforce Slow Food UK’s work with local artisan producers and suppliers to preserve British edible biodiversity, Slow Food Chef Alliance celebrations and fund-raisers will be taking place in England, Scotland and Wales.

Slow Food Week 2014 will kick off with an evening at Corrigan’s Mayfair in London where Richard Corrigan will be offering a spectacular Forgotten Foods dinner alongside other chefs from the Slow Food Chef Alliance, including Atul Kochhar and Shaun Hill.

Andy McFadden will also be participating in the week, hosting a fabulous Forgotten Foods dinner with Adam Simmonds, Francesco Mazzei, Tom Van Zeller and Tom Aikens at L’Autre Pied supported by Lavazza while Sam Harris at Zucca invites to an exclusive Chef Table tasting menu with Highland Park Whisky.

Other restaurants and chefs around the UK will be showing their support by serving bespoke menus throughout the whole week, showcasing seasonal Forgotten Foods (UK Ark of Taste), precious UK products that are in danger of disappearing. Clos Maggiore by Marcellin Marc, London will be hosting a Forgotten Foods menu and, for the first year ever 7 new Forgotten Foods will be announced, all of which will have been personally nominated by members of the Slow Food Chef Alliance.

In Wales a Slow Lunch with Forgotten Foods will be served at the Gliffaes Hotel in Powys. Other chefs already confirmed to take part in Slow Food Week 2014 with celebratory events and menus are Sam Harris of Zucca, Steve Drake of Drake’s, Kenneth Culhane of The Dysart Petersham and William Drabble of Seven Park Place.

Says Richard Corrigan; "Slow Food’s cause is very close to my heart. I am absolutely amazed how every year it’s gone from strength to strength and moreover, I am delighted to kick off the third annual Slow Food Week at my restaurant Corrigan’s Mayfair with other great chefs from the Alliance."

Says Andy McFadden: "Slow Food UK are doing some amazing work creating awareness and promoting a better way to eat, while supporting artisan producers. I want to be a part of that. That’s why I’m so excited about cooking with other talented chefs from the Alliance for Slow Food Week, showcasing British foods and different styles of cooking them."

Says Sam Harris; "Being a part of Slow Food Chef Alliance is an important side to what I do here at Zucca. Having an understanding of a sustainable food culture is an integral part of our kitchen. The fact that the Alliance exists highlights the development this country has seen over the years for food awareness, and appreciation and I am delighted to continuously support Slow Food and this year’s Slow Food Week."

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