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FESTIVAL MARQUEE EVENTS
3 - 5 October 2025
Free to attend Most of the workshops are free, but you can show your
appreciation with a voluntary donation. Look for the PopAPound collection
buckets, or visit the Festival Information Desk to donate.
Friday 3 October
Darryn de la Soul: Margate Mushrooms
12:00 - 13:00 - FREE
In an era when natural health supplements are gaining momentum, Margate
Mushrooms is stepping up to the plate with its latest offerings: Shiitake and
Lion’s Mane Extracts. Darryn will describe how these innovative extracts,
promise to deliver a host of therapeutic and medicinal benefits.
@margatemushrooms
Ben Hughes: Quince, Westgate on Sea
14:00 - 15:00 - FREE
Ben is the co-owner and co-head chef of Quince in Westgate on Sea. Along
with Rafa Lopez, they have created a relaxed atmosphere. They offer a refined
menu, combining the best local ingredients and a fine wine list curated by
Master of Wine Clive Barlow. Provenance is important so expect responsibly
sourced fish in the pescetarian stew he will be creating.
quincewestgate.co.uk
Lance Corporal Williams: Welsh Guards, Canterbury
15:30 - 16:30 - FREE
Lance Corporal Williams is a dedicated military chef in the British Army,
proudly bringing her West Indian heritage from the Caribbean into every dish
she creates.
Tanisha has served in a variety of settings, from operational field kitchens to
formal military events. Her Caribbean flair adds a unique twist to army cuisine,
boosting morale and delivering comfort through food even in the most
demanding conditions.
army.mod.uk
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