THE FOREST Showcase food festival had plenty of cake to help celebrate its 25th anniversary at the Speech House on Sunday (October 4).

Alongside the cake was a huge array of food and drink from award-winning wines to cheese and handmade chocolate.

Among the of food and drink producers were a number who have been at every Showcase – including James Gourmet Coffee of Ross.

The Cookery Theatre gave visitors the opportunity to see local produce being cooked chefs such as the Speech House Hotel’s Steve Jones, head chef at Tudor Farmhouse, Clearwell and Yvette Farrell of Harts Barn Cookery School.

There were also crafts on display and music including Lydney Training Band and the Two Rivers Choir.

Emily Ruck and Fin Garside preparing meat on the Madgetts of St Briavels stand.
Emily Ruck and Fin Garside preparing meat on the Madgetts of St Briavels stand. (Forest Review)
Catlin Day, Kyra Manneh and Chris Hill of the Forest Bakehouse of Longhope.
Catlin Day, Kyra Manneh and Chris Hill of the Forest Bakehouse of Longhope. (Forest Review)
Cake maker Flic Blades of Newent
Cake maker Flic Blades of Newent (Forest Review)
Debbie Attrill of VQ Country Wines of Longhope
Debbie Attrill of VQ Country Wines of Longhope (Forest Review)
Lex Naylor with an ice cream made at Chase Farm in Tidenham.
Lex Naylor with an ice cream made at Chase Farm in Tidenham. (Forest Review)
Wendy Curtis with sweet treats from Forest Delights in Coleford.
Wendy Curtis with sweet treats from Forest Delights in Coleford. (Forest Review)
Debbie Blackmore of Plump Hill Farm, Mitcheldean
Debbie Blackmore of Plump Hill Farm, Mitcheldean (Forest Review)
Lila Kellino-Miller and Jack Stone with award-winning wines from the Kingsthorne Vineyard at Flaxley.
Lila Kellino-Miller and Jack Stone with award-winning wines from the Kingsthorne Vineyard at Flaxley. (Forest Review)
Rachel Smith with from the Showcase team with a display marking 25 years of the event
Rachel Smith with from the Showcase team with a display marking 25 years of the event (Forest Review)
Roseanne Hadley with colourful birdhouses on the Dreycott Crafts stall.
Roseanne Hadley with colourful birdhouses on the Dreycott Crafts stall. (Forest Review)
Debbie Jones of the Forest Deli in Coleford using Netherend butter to make shortbread.
Debbie Jones of the Forest Deli in Coleford using Netherend butter to make shortbread. (Forest Review)