Ready, steady, cook! TV personality Ainsley Harriott will be joining superstar chef Tom Kerridge at this year's Pub In The Park in St Albans.

Organisers of the 2023 festival set for Verulamium Park this September have confirmed the star-studded line-up of incredible chef hosts and the first wave of pubs and restaurants cooking up a storm at the popular music and food extravaganza.

Taking place from Friday, September 8 to Sunday, September 10, first-time host Ainsley Harriott will appear in St Albans alongside the captain of the Pub in the Park ship, Tom Kerridge.

Festival-goers can expect exclusive Q&As, delicious live demos, and all the laughs from these incredible hosts.

If that wasn’t enough, even more chefs and experts will be at the fun-filled festival hosting the exciting chef and music stages.

Herts Advertiser: Andy Clarke at Pub in the Park.Andy Clarke at Pub in the Park. (Image: Supplied by Switched On)

Andy Clarke will be bringing the vibes to the main stage, while the wonderful Hannah Young will be getting top cooking tips on the chef demo stage.

If open flame cooking is your thing, queens of the barbecue revolution Sam & Shauna will be showing you how it’s done on the Firepit.

Herts Advertiser: Sam & ShaunaSam & Shauna (Image: Supplied by Switched On)

 

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Herts Advertiser: Tom Kerridge giving a Firepit demo at last year's Pub in the Park St AlbansTom Kerridge giving a Firepit demo at last year's Pub in the Park St Albans (Image: Steve Fothergill)

The first pubs and restaurants appearing over the weekend have also been announced, including Michelin-starred chef Kerridge's very own The Hand and Flowers.

Mouth-watering authentic Spanish flavours will take centre stage from the stand-out Tapas Brindisa, while local legend Dylans at The Kings Arms will be bringing gastropub classics to the mix.

Hoppers will be serving South Asian-inspired street food you won’t want to miss.

Back by popular demand, there will be tasty Indian flavours from Atul Kochhar Restaurants, and Great British Bake-Off winner Candice Brown’s The Green Man will be returning to the action-packed Hertfordshire weekend.

Herts Advertiser: Candice Brown on the chef demo stage at Pub in the Park.Candice Brown on the chef demo stage at Pub in the Park. (Image: Steve Fothergill)

 

Who is playing Pub in the Park 2023?

On the music front, St Albans ticket holders can enjoy a banging Rudimental DJ set on the opening Friday evening, with proceedings hosted by main man Tom Kerridge. 

London singer Shola Ama, best known for hit single You Might Need Somebody, will also appear on the Friday line-up.

Kerridge will host Saturday's two sessions, with Eurovision star Sam Ryder playing the afternoon, and Craig David TS5 headlining the evening show.

Herts Advertiser: Sam Ryder will perform at Pub in the ParkSam Ryder will perform at Pub in the Park (Image: Steve Fothergill)

PITP newcomer Ainsley Harriott - one of the UK’s favourite TV chefs - will take over hosting duties for the Lazy Sunday entertainment featuring a main stage performance for UB40 featuring Ali Campbell.

Tom Kerridge said: “I’m so excited to be coming to St Albans to host Pub in the Park. We’ve got some incredible chef hosts topping the bill and I can’t wait for a weekend of good food and good vibes.

“Top notch food is at the heart of what we’re all about and I know we’ll have the very best festival food around from our incredible restaurants… we can’t wait for you to try it!"

Herts Advertiser: Tom Kerridge giving a cooking demo at Pub in the Park St AlbansTom Kerridge giving a cooking demo at Pub in the Park St Albans (Image: Steve Fothergill)

 

How to get Pub in the Park St Albans 2023 tickets

This year, organisers have introduced some new, exciting experiences and ticket packages to deliver good times and good value.

The Taster Ticket is a new way for you to experience Pub in the Park to its fullest in 2023. Simply, add on this ticket option and chomp your way through three tasty dishes for the price of two. Limited numbers available, so be quick.

Festival-goers looking to party from afternoon to evening, as well as looking for great value, can celebrate with a Super Saturday ticket designed so you can eat, drink and dance all day and night long – and what’s best is that you get the Saturday afternoon session half price!

Wanting the best of the Saturday evening party night and Lazy Sunday to graze and recuperate?

The Morning After ticket is perfect for night owls and those that enjoy the hair of the dog too, with the added bonus of the Lazy Sunday half price.

For the month of February only, there are no ticket booking fees to pay*. (*SEE Tickets £2 per order transaction fee applies).

There will also be the option to purchase via PayPal 3 in 1, to secure your ticket now whilst spreading the cost. 

Pre-sale tickets are released at 10am on Friday, February 3, exclusively to Pub in the Park newsletter subscribers.

General on-sale tickets will be available from 12pm on Friday, February 3.

To take advantage of pre-sale access at 10am on Friday, February 3, sign up to the newsletter at pubintheparkuk.com