Family fun added to Scrantastic line up

Multi-award-winning TV presenter, author and renowned live show presenter Stefan Gates will be showcasing an edible science spectacular and stunts to transform food and science into an unforgettable adventure.

Stefan's stage shows headline many of the world's biggest science festivals and now he will be bringing his edible scientific adventure to Houghton-le-Spring on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 May with 'The Outrageous Gastronaut Food Stunt Show', providing plenty of fun for families.

Visitors will also be able to enjoy mouth-watering food demonstrations by celebrity chefs including This Morning's Phil Vickery, chef and TV presenter Rosemary Shrager and Great British Bake Off finalist Laura Adlington.

A food market on The Broadway will be home to a variety of stalls offering fresh produce from local traders, street food and specialty food and drinks.

Local businesses such as Fat Hippo, Acropolis Street Food and Twisted Chick will be serving up delicious street food across the weekend and local producers like Simply Cheesecake, The Yolker and Weardale Cheese will satisfy the appetites of the shoppers.

Additional stalls selling jewellery, candles, garden sculptures and dog treats will complete the appetizing two-day offer.

Councillor Linda Williams, Portfolio Holder for Vibrant City at Sunderland City Council said: "There really is something for everybody at Scrantastic Food Festival this year, from fantastic cookery demonstrations to family fun and delicious local food, visitors will be well catered for."

"Make sure you pay Scrantastic a visit on 28 and 29 May as this is an event not to be missed."

For full details of the programme and more information, visit www.mysunderland.co.uk/scrantastic