First TV Chef Appearance announced for 2025! More to be announced soon!
John Torode will be taking to the stage on Sunday (3 August), to prepare delicious dishes for visitors from the festival’s cookery theatre.
As well as being known for co-hosting and judging BBC One’s MasterChef and Celebrity MasterChef, John is also a regular guest chef on ITV’s This Morning, where he appears both in the studio and out and about on location with Torode on the Road.
We can’t wait to announce more of our fantastic line-up – watch this space and sign up to our newsletter.
Applications for Seaham Food Festival 2025 are now closed. We have had an incredible response to this year’s festival with applications closing on February 14th, 2025.
If you are interested in trading at future festivals please get in touch, send info on your company, pictures of your set up and products/ produce, links to social media and info and where you are based. If you are catering please include a menu, please send to sff@durham.gov.uk. The team will add you to the list for applications opening for 2026. Please note we make announcements through our social channels and website for applications.
The festival brings together live music and performances from some of the region’s finest
We hope you enjoy our amazing music and live entertainment performances this year. Check out our line-up for the weekend below.
This is the first year we’ve had a dedicated music stage at Seaham Food Festival.
On the Saturday we have an exciting line up showcasing some of the best Indie/Alternative bands from the region, including a mix of emerging talent and established names.
Sunday offers a more eclectic mix of genres ranging from pop, to country, jazz and rock n roll.
Latest festival news
Top TV chef to headline Seaham Food Festival
TV presenter, chef and culinary author John Torode MBE has been announced as the headline chef at this year’s Seaham Food Festival. The Durham County Council-run
Seaham Food Festival dates confirmed – trader applications open now
Though the weather might be getting colder, organisers of one of the region’s biggest summer food festivals have announced dates for next year. Durham County Council
Traders announced for Seaham Food Festival
From loaded mac and cheese, Mediterranean mezze, to creamy cheesecakes and sweet treats, the traders have been announced for Seaham Food Festival. Durham County Council has