A year ago Porthleven was recovering from devastating storms which tore through its harbour, but in a few weeks it will be cooking up an entirely different sort of storm, thanks to the appearance of celebrity chefs.

The full line up of chefs due to appear at the Porthleven Food and Music Festival has now been announced and includes Antony Worral Thompson and Rick Stein, as well as a host of the best chefs the West Country has to offer.

Run by volunteers, the festival, which runs from April 24 to 26, aims to stimulate the local economy while involving the whole community in raising the importance of locally sourced food. As well as a focus on food, the highlight of which are the demonstrations held in the main marquee, there will also be food and craft stalls surrounding the harbour and live music.

During the festival, visitors can enjoy demonstrations and sample top class fare, including innovative seafood dishes and freshly foraged local food.

“We have such an exciting line up of top chefs this year,” said Jane Kereama, the chefs theatre coordinator. “Antony Worral Thompson and Jude Kareama will be starting the demos with their highly entertaining 'Ready Steady Cook off' which has become an annual favourite with festival goers.”

With the continued support of celebrity patron, Antony Worral Thompson, the festival has become a firm favourite on the UK food festival calendar since its beginnings seven-years-ago. Its organisers are expecting it to attract up to 20,000 visitors this year.

Jane added: “Visitors will have the chance to see Rick and Jack Stein, Dominic Chapman from the Beehive in Berkshire; Josh Eggleton from The Pony and Trap in Bristol and Neil Haydock from Watergate Bay.”

Dominic and Josh are both Michelin star holders and represented the South West in this year's TV series the Great British Menu alongside Porthleven's own Jude Kereama which is due to be screened this month.

“We also have a great line up of really talented Cornish chefs including Jamie Porter from St Moritz in Rock, Paul James from Amelies in Porthleven and Caroline Davey, a foraging expert from Fat Hen Wild Cookery School in West Cornwall,” said Jane.

All the demonstrations are free with seats allocated on a first-come, first-sat basis. Donations can be made towards the running of the festival, a non-profit making event, after each demonstration.

For a full run down on what's happening when, visit www. www.porthlevenfoodfestival.com.