Wots Cooking

Name: Wots Cooking
Address: Ludlow, GB
Telephone: +447522156361

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Both former BBC. Provide Demo Kitchens/Units for Events, Festivals, Corporate etc. Comperes, Camera

If you're looking to host cookery demonstrations at an event be it a show, festival, farmers market, in-store promotion, school, Christmas Fayre etc, then we can help

13/10/2024

A little late in the day, but as we pack up our last show of the season, I just want to wish this wonderful man a very ‘Happy Birthday!’ He’s been incredible this year, what with having to run the business on his own whilst looking after me when I was poorly. Certainly been ‘for better for worse,’ and ‘in sickness and in health.’ Just could do with the ‘for richer’ part now 😂Love you Mr J, now let’s load this van and go home x

12/10/2024

Lovely to meet David Atherton, winner of Bake Off 2019 at RHS Garden Wisley Festival of Flavours. Fortunately his scones won! (ah you see, you should have been there) 😊

10/10/2024

What a nice chap, and a bit of a social media superstar ‘Joe’s Garden,’ and another guest who appeared at RHS Wisley’s ‘Festival of Flavours’ on our demo stage

10/10/2024

The blurring is the speed of his chopping! Head Chef Company of Cooks David Coyne in action at RHS Wisley Festival of Flavours

09/10/2024

We’re working at the fabulous RHS Wisley. That’s us there, by the pumpkins!

06/10/2024

We’re at Mid Wales Autumn Fayre this weekend at the Showground in Builth Wells, and Mr Johnson has been playing with his camera!

02/10/2024

Just a couple of pics from Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival at the weekend. Lovely to see some familiar faces and meet new ones too. Huge thanks to Daren for being Glyn’s right hand man with me (Katie) being still signed off, and thank you as always to Nicki, Phil, Lance and Chris behind the scenes

28/09/2024

Blue sky for Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival

20/09/2024

He did it! ❤️ Vito Coppola

20/09/2024

Sunday Ludlow Food Festival The Pheasant at Neenton The Tally Ho Inn Bouldon CSONS Ludlow The Botanical Kitchen Nicky Laceby from Bake Off Suki's curries and spices The Riverside Inn, Aymestrey Brecon Beacons Foraging The Hungry Guy Our Lizzy Stephen Snead World Marmalade Awards Winner Bread 2 Bake Veg Patch Kitchen Sandy Docherty from Bake Off. Thank you Sytch Farm Studios Netherton Foundry Risdon & Risdon

19/09/2024

Saturday at Ludlow Food Festival 5 O' Clock Apron Kate Humble Olivia Burt Private Chef Marcus Bean Chef Chris Mackett Development Chef Vito Coppola Ozlem Warren Peter Cooks Bread Husk & Bean - chocolate, infusions & magic Coldsmoking Digital Cookery School Forage Fine Foods Mike Collison Thank you to Netherton Foundry Sytch Farm Studios Risdon & Risdon

18/09/2024

Friday at Ludlow Food Festival The Flygerians Docket Restaurant Evatt & Bullock Co. Wynnstay Hotel Native Restaurant at Netherwood Estate British Food: a History Ludlow Farmshop Food Writer Jenny Chandler, Sam Walker from BASC and Applebys Cheese. Thank you to Netherton Foundry Sytch Farm Studios Risdon & Risdon

17/09/2024

What an absolute joy these ladies were. Thank you to Jo and Jess Edun The Flygerians for coming all the way to little old Ludlow.
You don’t often get to see the lovely Claire as she’s always behind the camera, so here she is, my right hand woman at Ludlow Food Festival Thanks also to Chefslocker for the use of the grill, much appreciated. Katie x

16/09/2024

We did it! But not without the help of these fabulous people. Ludlow Food Festival is probably the biggest Food Festival we work with, as it’s us who set up the Chefs and Speakers for three of the stages, so it can be a little nerve wracking as we head towards the event, with everything crossed that no one has to pull out. It’s been extra difficult this time with me being poorly, but the team in green have been amazing. They’ve rallied round Glyn who has had to carry on with the business on his own, whilst caring for me, and they’ve not let me lift a finger. I wanted to be fit enough for Ludlow, especially with arranging the Demos and Talks, and I managed 2 of the 3 days. Was lovely to see so many friends from this incredible food and drink bubble we reside in, and yes a little overwhelming at times, but feeling so very grateful for everything we have, and everyone we know. Thank you to the Chefs and Speakers who gave their time, the volunteers as always, especially our Karen, and to the audiences who came and sat a while. Hope you enjoyed it as much as we all did, Katie & Glyn x

15/09/2024

Pure joy. The lovely Mark The Pheasant at Neenton The Tally Ho Inn Bouldon and equally lovely Reuben CSONS Ludlow at Ludlow Food Festival Thank you fellas x

14/09/2024

When Vito Coppola came to Ludlow Food Festival and joined the ‘team in green.’ What an absolute joy to have Vito join us for what was his first ever cookery demonstration. Such a lovely man, warm and genuine, and just as he is on the screen. He was generous with his time, and gave the biggest hugs, and yes, he can cook - his traditional tomato sauce was amazing. Thank you lovely man, we’ll be watching both Celebrity Masterchef and BBC Strictly Come Dancing and here’s to our paths crossing again, Katie x

13/09/2024

Day one at Ludlow Food Festival done! Thank you to all the Chefs and Speakers with us today, and to our amazing ‘team in green’ as always.
Must say thank you to the local producers who have kindly donated their wares for the demonstrations:
Wildjac Mawley Town Farm Sytch Farm Studios Broad Bean - 60 Broad Street Online Fruit and Veg Great Berwick Organics Bennett and Dunn Churchfields Saltworks Netherton Foundry Ludlow Nut Company Hedgerow Honey Appleby’s Cheese Risdon & Risdon and Chefslocker It is much appreciated, thank you, Katie & Glyn x

12/09/2024

Slight change to Friday’s line up of Speakers on the Castle Garden Stage, kindly supported by Netherton Foundry at Ludlow Food Festival Sadly Shaun Hill is unable to join us, but sends his apologies.
In his place, at short notice, a huge thank you to Sam Walker. Sam will be chatting about ‘Game in the UK.’ He is from Herefordshire, and works as Regional Officer for the British Association for Shooting and Conservation.

12/09/2024

This picture popped up this morning as a memory 😞 It was taken 10 years ago by another of our ‘team in green’ and friend, Fiona.
Lesley was Ludlow, and it’s never been quite the same without her. Today would have been the day she’d arrive with all the shopping and prep she would have done for the Chefs. Her bags for life would be filled with equipment, tea cloths, ingredients and the all important tea pot and cafetière! Then when we’d worked for a few hours creating the kitchen at the back of the stages, she’d pop to Ludlow market, and bring back a pork pie for us all to enjoy. We will forever miss our dear friend Lesley, taken from us way too soon. If we get the chance today, we’ll see if we can find a pork pie ❤️ x

11/09/2024

We love this picture of the superstar that is Nerys Howell - Food Specialist chatting to Brian, the Farm Manager at St Fagans Museum at their recent Food Festival. Nerys has been a huge supporter of Wots Cooking over the years, and we absolutely love working with her. By the way, if you happen to see Nerys at an event, and she’s with her trolley - he’s called Gordon 😉

10/09/2024

Our set up begins today in Ludlow Castle ready for Ludlow Food Festival starting this coming Friday. We have our Castle Garden Stage, kindly supported by our friends at Netherton Foundry which will feature Speakers and Food Writers on a variety of topics. Bake in Time where you can get up close and personal with Bake Off favourites, plus a masterclass in making your own bread. Then we have the Outer Bailey Stage, the first one you see on entering the Castle. There you will find on the Sunday these fine folk: Mark Harris from The Pheasant at Neenton The Tally Ho Inn Bouldon Reuben Crouch from CSONS Ludlow CSONS Shrewsbury Urvashi Roe The Botanical Kitchen Andy Link The Riverside Inn, Aymestrey Nicky Laceby from Bake Off 2023 and Suki Pantal Suki's curries and spices As always, a huge thank you to all our Chefs and Speakers who give their time. We certainly couldn’t do it without them. K&G

08/09/2024

⭐️ Vito is coming to see YOU at Ludlow Food Festival!! ⭐️

🙌 Hands up who's looking forward to seeing Celebrity MasterChef Vito Coppola on the Outer Bailey Demonstration Stage on Saturday 14th September 2pm-2.45pm at Ludlow Castle!

🥳 We'd like to congratulate Vito on progressing to the semi-final of BBC Celebrity Masterchef! We are all looking forward to watching first-hand the energy and passion he brings to his cooking.

Vito is part of the fabulous line-up of chefs food writers and speakers brought to you by Katie and Glyn of WOTS COOKING Wots Cooking who have been sourcing chefs for both the Outer Bailey Stage and Castle Garden Stage (this year sponsored by Netherton Foundry) since 2009.

🎟️ 💃🏼 Quick-step to get your tickets before the advance rate ends at Ludlowfoodfestival.co.uk.

06/09/2024

A week today Ludlow Food Festival once again will occupy the amazing location that is Ludlow Castle We’ll be there with our fabulous ‘team in green,’ along with an incredible line up of Chefs, Demonstrators and Speakers, with subjects including all things Mushrooms with Adele Nozedar from Brecon Beacons Foraging Fermentation with Steve Guy The Hungry Guy Vegan with Lizzy Hughes Our Lizzy and Preserves with Stephen Snead, the current World Champion Marmalade Awards winner

04/09/2024

Back to Wales this weekend for St Fagans Food Festival. Last time I was in the country, it was at Pembrokeshire Show followed by Cardigan River and Food Festival where this was the backdrop!

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A little snippet of behind the scenes Ludlow Food Festival I always like to get the introductions done a few minutes before the scheduled demo time, whilst the audience are sitting waiting. Just means when we go on, everyone knows a little more about the person they are watching. The rather adorable Vito Coppola was reading over my shoulder when it came to his intro, so I thought he should join in!

All set up and ready to go for Eastnor Castle Chilli Festival Sun and BH Mon. This was us right at the beginning, just arrived and taking in the most beautiful surroundings

Just a few pics from Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival this weekend. Thank you as always to our ‘team in green’ Claire Whiteman-Haywood and Daren Bale. Lovely to catch up again with Home Economist extraordinaire Nikki Morgan, Lance and Phil who look after the Chefs. Thanks also to volunteers Chris and Catherine, and good to meet Compères Charlotte and Jenny on the ‘Main Stage,’ and Jimmy on the ‘Seafood Stage,’ who worked alongside Mike from A Passion for Seafood whose stage it is. Always a joy to catch up with friends both old and new. It’s a great Festival, with a wonderful selection of top quality producers, so thank you for having us. K&G

Won't be long before we're back on the road!

Not long now to the beginning of the Food Festival season so a few pics to get you in the mood. If you see us at an event, come say hello!

Our Christmas Thank you

Our way of saying thank you to all those who have supported us over the year- you know who you are! Glyn and Katie (one take (no)wonder) xx

Brand new venue for us this weekend as we head to Knebworth House in Hertfordshire for 'The Great British Food Festival.' As always, we have a fab demo line up for you with familiar faces from 'Bake Off' alongside local Chefs and Demonstrators. Team in Green will be Katie, Glyn and Fiona - if you're heading over, come say hello

We're back at Cosford Food Festival this weekend. Always a lovely atmosphere and an amazing location. Team in Green will be Claire on Camera/Sound, Tracy behind the scenes, Gill Compering Saturday and Mike on Sunday. We have a cracking Demo Line up for you, with the rather gorgeous Marcus Bean headlining both days. If popping over, come say hello ........

Newport Show in Shropshire this Saturday with Special Guest Candice Brown, Winner of Bake Off 2016. Team in Green will be Katie, Glyn and Lesley - here's a few snippets of what we got up to last year and if you're heading over, come say hello!

We're back at Kelmarsh Hall in Northamptonshire this weekend with The Great British Food Festival. Team in Green will be Jon, Mike and Tracy. Once again we have a cracking demo line up for you, here's a little of what went on last year ...........

We'll be back at 'The Royal Three Counties Show' in Malvern this Fri - Sun, celebrating the counties of Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire with a fantastic demo line up. We're kindly sponsored by Frobishers Cordials and the team in green will be Claire all 3 days, Mike at the weekend, Joe Friday and Sunday, Louise Saturday and Katie on Friday. If you're heading over, come say hello!

This weekend we're back at Towcester Food Festival with another great demo line up. Team in Green will be Katie, Glyn, Penny (Sat), Tracy (Sun). Here's a few snippets of previous years - if you're heading over, come say hello!

Brand new event at Weston Park on the Staffordshire/Shropshire border. It's The Great British Food Festival 27/28/29 May and we'll be there with our Demo Kitchen plus team in green along with our fab demo line up of Bake Off Stars and top local Chefs - if heading that way, come say hello

We'll be back at Whitchurch Food & Drink Festival in Shropshire on the 20/21 May. Here's a few pics from the last 3 years - we don't set the Chefs up for this one and the lovely Brian Mellor comperes, but you will see our gorgeous Claire who will be on Camera, so if you're heading that way, come say hello

This weekend, we're be back at Wrexham Food Festival (13/14 May). Always proud to be part of this event as all proceeds go to the wonderful Nightingale House Hospice. We don't arrange the Chefs for this one and the Compere isn't one of ours, but on camera will be Glyn and behind the scenes Nia and Tracy. Here's a little snippet of what went on in 2016

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Our Story

Glyn worked for the BBC for over 30 years and Katie 15 years, both as Presenters/Producers, it’s where they met - Glyn training Katie on the desk!

Glyn was Freelance whilst with the BBC, and ran his own Company ‘Videotrix,’ offering Broadcast and Event Technical Support and also Media Training amongst others.

Katie’s career began in Dairy Farming, a time when very few women were in the industry. With appearances on Radio 4 ‘Today Programme’ and ‘Womans Hour,’ it was a certain Bill Turnbull who suggested she moved into Radio, so she did.

Wots Cooking was formed in 2012, after leaving the BBC. They had always Compered at events and we were still asked to do so - also to provide Camera work and sound, so the one thing missing was their own Demonstration Kitchen, so Glyn built one with the advice from a few Chef pals on design.