St Michaels Resort, Falmouth has said it is delighted to announce that it will be a principal sponsor of this year’s Falmouth Oyster Festival 2022, running from Thursday, October 13 to Sunday 16.
Continuing its long-held support for the festival, this year, St Michaels will host the flagship Seafood Bar showcasing Cornwall’s abundant local produce.
The Seafood Bar will include a tantalising blend of brasserie and street food style dishes including Tregida Smoked Ling Chowder, Spiced Crispy Squid or Oysters as well as delicious Nam Jim Dressed Crab.
At the helm will be Cornish Executive Head Chef of St Michaels Resort, Darren Millgate who will be sharing his love of Cornish seafood as well as his culinary flair at Saturday afternoon’s chef demonstration at 2pm.
St Michaels works closely with local producers, farmers and fisherman and Darren and his team are passionate about using Cornish grown produce and flavours.
Nigel Carpenter, Chairman of St Michaels and who will have the honour of judging the oyster chucking competition at the festival on the Saturday afternoon, said: "St Michaels is delighted to continue its sponsorship of the festival.
"It’s a great occasion that is enjoyed by all locals but it’s also a great opportunity to welcome friends from far and wide to this festival and town.
"It continues to bring a great audience of food and culture enthusiasts to Falmouth where they can celebrate the incredible produce that our town has to offer."
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Falmouth Oyster Festival celebrates the start of the oyster-dredging season, focusing on the native Fal oyster and highlighting traditional methods of harvesting, using only sail and oar.
One of Cornwall’s biggest and best-loved culinary events, the festival brings together a blend of esteemed local chefs, hardworking oyster fishermen, food and drink enthusiasts and an eclectic mix of musicians.
The vibrant programme includes cookery demonstrations, Cornish food produce, arts and crafts, real ale and wine bars, oyster and seafood bars, live music, working boat racing, a grand oyster parade and a most fiercely contested oyster shucking competition.
The resort is also offering an exclusive 3-night Oyster Festival Break between 12 – 15 October from £395 per person, including one dinner, a seafood lunch and glass of champagne at the Falmouth Oyster Festival and one evening’s entry to the festival plus breakfast each morning.
Set against the backdrop of beautiful Gylly beach on the Cornish coast and just a short stroll from the bustling harbourside town of Falmouth, St Michaels is a four AA silver stars deluxe spa hotel and resort featuring 92 bedrooms, a fantastic Health Club and award-winning spa, plus two restaurants – including the laidback Garden Kitchen and two AA rosette Brasserie on the Bay offering delicious, locally-sourced seasonal dishes.
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