Bolton Food and Drink Festival launches Cake, Create and Celebrate

The new “Cake, Create and Celebrate” workshop has been announced as part of the Bolton Food and Drink Festival‘s 21st birthday celebrations.

Part of the festival’s birthday celebrations, this new experience invites adults and children to roll up their sleeves and get creative in a hands-on cupcake-decorating workshop led by expert bakers Baking Nana and Jill Howard.

Cake Create and Celebrate (Image: Bolton Council)

Taking place on Sunday 30 August, 12pm – 2pm at the Festival Hall in the Albert Halls, the interactive session promises a fun atmosphere for all ages, combining expert demonstrations with plenty of opportunities for guests to get involved.

Those attending can learn a range of decorating techniques, from piping and buttercream finishing to adding creative toppings, before putting the new skills into practice by decorating their own cupcakes.

Each guest will receive two cupcakes to decorate and take home, along with a slice of birthday cake and two glasses of prosecco, with non-alcoholic options available.

The session also includes a relaxed Q&A with the experts, offering baking tips and advice, and a chance to showcase creations, with a prize awarded for the best decorated cupcakes.

The event is hosted by award-winning cake artist and presenter Rosie Dummer and is designed to be informal, social and interactive, making it perfect for both novice bakers and seasoned enthusiasts alike.

Cllr Debbie Newall, Bolton Council’s Executive Cabinet Member for Culture, said:  “Cake, Create and Celebrate is a fantastic addition to this year’s festival, giving visitors a chance to get hands-on, learn new skills and enjoy a fun, social experience as part of our 21st birthday celebrations.

 “It’s a great opportunity for both beginners and baking enthusiasts to get creative and be part of something special.”

Tickets are priced at £25 per adult and £10 per child plus booking fee and are expected to be in high demand, with limited spaces available for this unique celebration of baking and creativity.

The event is part of a packed programme for this year’s festival, which will also see celebrity chef James Martin return for his 16th appearance, as well as performances from headline music acts Liberty X and The Real Thing.

The workshop marks a new addition to a festival programme that has traditionally focused on celebrity chef demonstrations, street food and live entertainment.

This year, TV chef James Martin will return to Bolton to host three live cookery demonstrations, including special recipes created to celebrate the festival’s milestone anniversary.

Visitors will also be able to attend question-and-answer sessions and selected book signings with the chef.

Meanwhile, chart-topping pop group Liberty X and soul legends The Real Thing have been announced among the headline entertainment acts for the festival.

Tickets are available through the Albert Halls website.