About the Event
Shropshire's Free-From and Allergy-Free Show
Frestival takes place on the West Midlands Showground - a 52 acre site in Shrewsbury, the county town of Shropshire.
An opportunity for people to gain information about free-from - as a result of allergies, conditions and intolerances and give visitors the chance to learn more about coping in their day to day lives with chefs cooking free-from recipes on stage and speakers talking about their own experiences and how they can help.
The event also showcases ‘Free From’ products - whether that be food, drink cosmetics or clothing, as well as being able to grab a drink from the bar and a bite to eat without worrying about what hidden ingredients there are!
You will be able to chat to 'free-from' producers and exhibitors, listen to speakers and watch chefs in action.
Learn MoreEvent Schedule
18th May, 2019
Richard Fletcher
Dairy-free cooking
Richard is Chef/Proprietor of The Pheasant Inn at Admaston and will be showing some delicious dairy-free cooking in the cooking theatre.
Lajina Leal
Gluten-Free Indian delights
Lajina Masala will be cooking up gluten-free delights in the cookery theatre.
Claire Lui
Food as Medicine, a Mother's Story
Claire will be speaking in the Lecture Theatre.
Chris Burt
British Chef and Author
Paleo enthusiast and chef at Shropshires Mytton and Mermaid Chris Burt will be showing us some of his favourite recipes in the Cookery Theatre.
Lunch
Our cookery and lecture theatres will close to allow you to grab some lunch.
Lisa Simpson
Packaged Paleo - yes or no?
Lisa of Paleo and co will be speaking in the Lecture Theatre.
Chef Demonstration in Cookery Theatre - Coming Soon
Details to be announced.
Ben Calder
Kinesiology & Epigenetics: When allergy is more than just a recognition problem?
Ben will explore the world of how kinesiology (manual muscle testing) can be used to identify potential allergies and low tolerances in the Lecture Theatre.
Helen Wang
Nutritional possibilities of the Jujube fruit
Helen from Abakus Food will be discussing the Nutritional possibilities of the Jujube fruit in the Lecture Theatre.
Lajina Leal
Vegan Indian delights
Lajina Masala will be back in our cookery theatre showcasing some vegan delights in the Cookery Theatre.
Rhea Alton
Food and Fibromyalgia
Rhea Alton leads a discussion on Food and Fibromyalgia in the Lecture Theatre.
Chef book signings
Books signed by the chefs. Full details to be announced...
Final Browse
Have a final browse of our producers and exhibitors and head to the bar for a drink before making your way home.
Event Speakers & Chefs
Listen, Learn, Get inspired
Ben Calder
Kinesiology & Epigenetics
Jan Minihane
Founder, UK Paleo Awards
Chris Burt
British chef and author of cookbook Momo-No-Ki
Rhea Alton
Food and Fibromyalgia
Helen Wang
Abakus Foods
Richard Fletcher
Chef/Proprietor of The Pheasant Inn at Admaston
Early Bird Ticket
£7.50/Adult
- Children under 16 Free
- Full Access to Lecture Theatre
- Full Access to Cookery Theatre
- Free Parking
- Gates Open 10am - 5pm
- Book early to get a pre-sale saving on the gate price!
On the Gate Ticket
£10/Adult
- Children under 16 Free
- Full Access to Lecture Theatre
- Full Access to Cookery Theatre
- Free Parking
- Gates Open 10am - 5pm
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Venue Information
Where to find us
Venue
The Greenhous West Mid Showground occupies a perfect setting in the heart of Shrewsbury, within a 15 minute walk of the town centre.
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The showground is a short walk from Shrewsbury train station and bus station, as well having extensive free car parking onsite.
Read MoreAccommodation
There are a variety of independent B&Bs and hotels in Shrewsbury, as well as a Premier Inn a short walk from the showground.
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