Stephen Smith

Stephen,  Director  has kindly offered  to support us by judging the best in show .Stephen has been in charge of the kitchens at the Michelin-starred Star Inn at Harome for more than 15 years, initially as Andrew Pern’s head chef, and now as chef/director, overseeing the talented front of house team as well as it’s food offer The Michelin-starred The Star Inn at Harome,

Gilly Robinson

Head Tutor at Malton Cookery School. Former senior tutor at the Rosemary Shrager Cooking School at Swinton. Gilly has worked alongside some of the biggest names in the industry, managing demonstration theatres at all the major shows and continues to run children’s courses at Fodder for the Yorkshire Agricultural Society. Won the Food and Drink Ambassador award at the Garbutt and Elliott Food Awards,

Anna Lupton

Having cooked for Royalty at Carr House Farm  Cooking highlighted in  BBC Good Food Guide, Sunday Observer Breakfast Show and inclusions in cookery books. Judge of UK Rural Business Awards. Judge at Herriot Flavours Awards. Finalist in the Garbutt and Elliot Food Awards .

Adrian Dangar

Of Exotic and Wild ,author, countryman and smallholder . who lives off the land and water .Adrian is a brilliant cook and when not fishing in  the Highlands of Scotland ,taking trail rides in Patagonia, he is making and creating delicious meals in his kitchen

Sarah Walker

Daughter of the late Peter Walker who wrote the “Heartbeat ” books ,  connoisseur of Afternoon teas and Sarah certainly knows the best jam to put on those scones

Alexander McDonnell and Sarah Barlow

Marketing managers at Newby Hall who know all about quality and presentation.