When the British summer hots up, the Brits can’t resist a spot of barbecuing! And who better than top chef Tom Kerridge to inspire us to cook up some delicious al fresco dishes in our own backyards and gardens this summer?
The best-loved Michelin-starred chef has created the ultimate guide to cooking outdoors, The BBQ Book, which contains 80 delicious recipes for fire and coals. And better still, Tom is coming to Bath to share some of his top tips and hints, as well as tempting our tastebuds!
His dishes include such mouth-watering treats as barbecued prawns with harissa mayonnaise, sticky glazed chipolatas, and spiced lamb chops served with tomato yogurt. Learn how to get those delicious smoky flavours into your aubergines and potatoes, and plus ways to cook fish on coals without it breaking up.
Bath Festivals presents Tom Kerridge live at St Swithin’s Church, Walcot on Thursday 8 May, from 7pm. Tickets are £30, to include a copy of The BBQ Book, so you can start cooking as soon as you’ve fired up the barbie! Standard tickets are £14.
Bath Restaurant Week
Dozens of Bath eateries, from pubs and restaurants to tearooms and cafes, are taking part in Bath Restaurant Week, which runs from 3 to 11 May. This celebration of fabulous food in beautiful Bath includes a menu of deals and discounts for customers, giving us the impetus to revisit old favourites and the chance to visit somewhere new. This inaugural citywide event is supported by Bath BID.
Find all the details of offers and events at https://www.bathrestaurantweek.com/
Check out Tom’s event at Bath Restaurant Week https://www.bathrestaurantweek.com/event/tom-kerridge-the-bbq-book/
Bath Festivals is the arts charity behind Bath Literature Festival and Bath Music Festival, which both open on Saturday 17 May, offering ten days of exciting book and music events. Find out more at bathfestivals.org.uk/the-bath-festival/whats-on/
Book tickets online or call Bath Box Office, tel: 01225 463362 in office hours.
More familiar faces coming to Bath
Jeremy Vine, host of BBC Radio 2’s weekday lunchtime show and one-time star of Strictly Come Dancing, has turned his talents to writing a murder mystery. Murder on Line One is set in the seaside town of Sidmouth and is inspired by Jeremy’s long admiration of Agatha Christie. Meet Jeremy at Waterstones, Bath on Wednesday 21 May at 7pm.
Much loved actress and author Ruth Jones is bringing her warmth and wit to an evening at The Forum on Saturday 24 May at 7:30pm. Enjoy a Bank Holiday weekend treat in the company of the talent who co-wrote and created Nessa Jenkins for Gavin and Stacey. She’ll be talking about her latest novel, By Your Side, but much more besides, in candid, honest conversation.
