Falmouth Food Festival reaction and photos as event to grow

Behind the event was Barney Farnworth, owner of Selkie on Pendennis Point, and Harry James-Mills, owner of Solskinn at The Poly, who is also involved in the restoration of the former Falmouth Methodist Church on The Moor.

The event was held over three days in Church Street Car Park lower section.

Falmouth Food Festival featured a variety of Cornish food vendors, with festival sponsors Verdant Brewing Co stocking the bar with their locally brewed beers.

There were also chef demonstrations and conversations including with Annie Seabourne, wine tasting from The Bimbling Barrel and gin talks from Loveday Gin, while music was provided by bands such as Penny Eyes, Robyn Alvarez and True Foxes.

The event included a talk from Loveday Gin (Image: Falmouth Food Festival)

Mr Farnworth told the Packet they had not expected the amount of people that attended, saying: “It was a really good turnout.

“We didn’t expect so many people to come and attend. We were happily overwhelmed!

“It all went to plan and I think we had a lot of really good feedback.”

Fun in the sun! (Image: Daniel D'Silva)

Some people went on Facebook afterwards claiming there were not enough food options and mentioning a lack of space causing issues.

But Mr Farnworth said the feedback they had received was positive, including from the council.

“We’ve had a meeting and we’re already making plans for next year,” he said. “It’s all been very, very good.”

He added that there were plans to grow the festival, saying: “We have some exciting plans in the pipeline.”