Top chefs Daniel Galmiche, Paul Clerehugh and Gino D’Acampo served up some classy fare at The Oracle’s Fresh Food Festival.

The event ran from Wednesday last week to Saturday and – despite some iffy weather – proved a hit.

Top of the bill were the top foodies’ cooking demonstrations.

But there were plenty of other things to do and listen to including a cocktail masterclass and live music courtesy of the Ray Shea Jazz Quartet.

Charlene Silk, 20, from Caversham, watched Mr Galmiche work wonders with fish on Saturday.

She said: “It is very interesting and is a different way to spend an afternoon.”

Couple Shaun Greenwood and Simone Stubbs, both of Twyford, visited the festival.

Miss Stubbs, 21, said: “It is a day off work isn’t it – and something I would not normally do.”

Mr Greenwood, 20, added: “We were shopping and walked past and wondered what was going on. We’ve been looking round – it is good.”

Wendy Barter runs Pudding Lane Nursery in Reading Road. She had a stall displaying plants at the show.

She said: “We’ve had a good show – I think Wednesday was probably the best day.”

Fellow stall owner Marianne Hill, of Vitality farm Shop in Theale, said: “We’ve been quite busy – people want to try what we are selling.”

One of Reading’s youngest food connoisseurs was four-year-old Madeline Stewart from Katesgrove who went to the festival with her mum Jasmine, 30.

Madeline tried all different types of foods – including curry – but eventually decided to buy some tasty pate.

The youngster, due to start school shortly, said: “The sausages are my favourite.”

Mrs Stewart, 30, added: “We’ve had a great day and Madeline likes looking round.”

Pam Harper, who runs a fine food stall, added: “We’ve had a really good turn out – everyone likes trying the different food.”

- Don’t miss food monthly in the Post on Wednesday, June 26

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