Simon Preston Simon works in the fields of food broadcasting, presenting on radio and on stage, chairing events and discussions, producing and presenting podcasts.…
Broadcasting, Talks, Chairing & Debates Simon’s broadcasting, podcasts. lectures, talks and panel discussions.…
Cake Fest Seventeen amazing events starting in Gateshead (2010) and including Newcastle (2011), Preston (2012), Edinburgh (2015), Stirling (2016), Skegness and Perth (2017/18/19/22) and Middlesbrough (2018).…
Festival of Thrift Annually from 2013 -2022 Simon created & produced a programme of original food and talks events for the Observer Ethical Award winning Festival of Thrift.…
The Town is the Menu An original concept created by Simon that has developed as large scale community events and a radio series – what would your town look like on a plate?…
Street Theatre Foodie Street Theatre created by Simon : Tunaversity Challenge is a uniquely bonkers, wet and wild game show suitable for food festivals, events and other festivals…
Distinctly Delicious Darlington Between 2014 – 2016 Simon created and produced this annual celebration of the best local food and the unique character of the town, including the world’s only Cake Parade.…
Supperclubs In January 2016 Simon co-hosted a supper club at Newcastle Castle with Anna Hedworth AKA The Grazer. …
Eat The Atlantic In 2015 Simon created and produced a new festival – Eat The Atlantic for Liverpool’s One Magnificent City celebrations, the event includes Transatlantic Cake Fest…
Food Consultancy Since 2006 Simon has undertaken more than a dozen restaurant and food retail consultancies…
A BANQUET FOR THE 21ST CENTURY Simon was commissioned to create a fitting celebration for the reopening of the iconic Middlesbrough Town Hall – following a huge £8 million refurbishment funded by Middlesbrough Council and the Heritage Lottery Fund.…
EAT! NewcastleGatehead From 2007-15 Simon created & produced EAT! NewcastleGatehead, a festival of innovative & extraordinary adventures in food. Over 9 festivals EAT! grew to become one of the UK’s most admired food festivals and largest city-based food event.…
