Jamie Oliver and Alex James Present Their Big Feastival

Jamie Oliver is pretty excited over his upcoming Big Feastival; “When you get great food, great music and the kids are kept busy, beautiful things definitely happen.” We couldn’t agree more with Jamie — it sounds like pure bliss so we asked for the low down:

Coming up later this summer, Jamie’s Big Feastival will happen September 1-2 in Oxfordshire.  Alex James, Blur’s bass player, turned master cheesemaker, is hosting this boutique food and music festival at his farm in Kingham, Oxfordshire. Set in the gorgeous Cotswolds, Alex’s place is 90 minutes from London and for those familiar with the Cotswolds, it is only 4 miles southwest of Chipping Norton.

Alex has invited some fantastic musical talent up to his place and he hasn’t disappointed. Confirmed to make performances on the weekend are Paloma Faith, Texas, Noisettes, Razorlight, Gaz Coombes, Guillemots, Producers and The Cuban Brothers. We are told that there will be music, cooking demos, kids activities, and top quality food. Notably children 11 and under go free.

You can see why Jamie and Alex are a match made in heaven — a perfect pairing of grub and sounds. The duo has considered everything, including the below highlights:

THE MENU

Jamie’s Italian
Barbecoa
Byron
Café Mor
Piglet’s Pantry
Brindian Roast Bar

THE CHEFS
Taking part in cooking demonstrations, master classes, Q&As and book signings:

Valentine Warner
Gennaro Contaldo
Simon Rogan
Bruno Loubet
Plus local stars:
Emily Watkins (The Plough)
James Graham (Allium Restaurant)

LITTLE DUDES DEN
Peppa Pig
Slow Food Kids’ Taste Adventure
Shooting Stars Circus
The Music Bus
Chipping Norton Theatre
Bushcraft Company
Giggles Facepainting
Jaffe & Neale Storytelling
Sharky & George with Eager Drinks
The Fairground

Adult tickets range from £50 to £180 for the VIP weekend package.  Tickets can be purchased just for the day, as well as the weekend, and also as part of a camping package. To purchase your ticket visit See Tickets here.

Event proceeds go to The Jamie Oliver Foundation.
The full list of musical acts is available here.