to add an item to your Itinerary basket..2010 is Wirral’s Year of Food
27th January 2010
To celebrate all the successes and achievements of Wirral’s food and tourism industry, 2010 has been declared Wirral’s Year of Food; a year long celebration of fantastic food in Wirral.
In the last four years Wirral’s food sector has gone from strength to strength. There have been many successes in Wirral’s restaurant industry – in January 2009, Fraiche in Oxton was awarded a much deserved Michelin star, and later in the year was awarded the best wine list of any UK restaurant by the Which Good Food Guide. Da Piero, a small restaurant in Irby, was recognised as the best new entry in the 2010 Which Guide, and has been described as serving “food that fills you with joy.”
Cllr Bob Moon, Cabinet Member for Culture, Tourism and Leisure for Wirral Council said: “Wirral has a fantastic reputation for food among residents and the visitors who know some of our best kept secrets. The Year of Food is an opportunity for us to shout about what we have on offer from our Michelin Star restaurant Fraiche to our award winning Farmers Market. We are really proud of our quality food producers and restaurants and we know the year will bring many new visitors to our beautiful peninsula.
“The response we’ve had from our food tourism businesses has been fantastic and there will be 
new exciting events as well as established favourites for everyone to enjoy throughout 2010.”
To celebrate the Year of Food, Wirral Council has published its new ‘Wirral Good Food Guide’ highlighting the Borough’s fantastic producers, restaurants, tea rooms and gastro pubs. The guide is available by emailing your name and address to touristinfo@wirral.gov.uk and is a must for residents and visitors who enjoy shopping for, cooking and eating good quality food.
To find out more about Wirral’s Year of Food visit www.visitwirral.com/food
Year of Food events in 2010
In celebration of Burns Night Peninsula Dining Room in New Brightonwill be serving Haggis and Scottish themed desserts throughout the week commencing Monday 25th January.
February
3rd February - Farmhouse Breakfast at Mere Brook House, Thornton Hough
13th & 14th February - Valentine's Surprise with Brian Mellor's Cookery Courses at Claremont Kitchen
16th February - Pancake Tuesday at Roses Tea Rooms - celebrate pancakes Tuesday at Roses, with a wide choice of pancakes including gluten-free
March
8th - 13th March - Afternoon Tea for Mother's Day - Gorge 'Us are offering buy one get one free on afternoon tea in the week leading up to Mother's Day
13th & 14th March - Mother's Day with Brian Mellor's Cookery Courses at Claremont Kitchen
14th March - Mother's Day at Roses Tea Rooms - specialty afternoon tea served with champagne.
27th & 28th March - Forgotten Easter Treats with Brian Mellor's Cookery Courses at Claremont Kitchen.
April
3rd - 5th April - Easter Egg Hunt at Church Farm Organics
May
Chef Shine is a showcase for the best chefs in Wirral. During the summer months nominated chefs create a set menu using locally produced ingredients and hold a special 'Chef Shine' evening in their restaurants.
3rd - 9th May - National Honey Week at Roses Tea Rooms - honey themed afternoon teas and a selection of honey cakes, scones and sandwiches.
24th - 30th May - National Vegetarian Week - with The Vegi-Table at Claremont Kitchen. The Vegi-Table are organising a competition for local restaurants to create the best vegetarian dish, with a cook off at Claremont Kitchen.
June
Chef Shine
Afternoon Tea at The Woodcote Hotel
Pick Your Own at Claremont Farm
21st June - Chef and Farmer Asparagus Evening at Claremont Farm with Chef Brian Mellor and Farmer Andy Pimbley
27th June - Afternoon Tea in Port Sunlight with a string quartet
27th June - Afternoon Tea at Mere Brook House
July
Chef Shine
Wirral Fish Month at Julian's, Hoylake
August
Chef Shine
14th - 15th Wirral Flower & Vegetable Show in Birkenhead Park
29th - 30th August - Wirral Food & Drink Festival at Claremont Farm
September
Chef Shine
October
Chef Shine
November
5th November - Bonfire Sweets and Treats with Brian Mellor Cookery Courses at Claremont Kitchen
20th & 21st November - The Perfect Christmas Menu with Brian Mellor Cookery Courses at Claremont Kitchen
December
4th - 5th December - Gourmet Christmas Fair - Port Sunlight Village. The event is the culmination of the Year of Food, and will include a large marquee of approximately 100 food and craft stalls, and satellite activities throughout including a Grotto, children's rides and choir concerts.
