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Media Opportunity: Media are invited to
be part of the launch of the Jackbit cookbook on Friday 5th October.
Limited press tickets are available, but other opportunities can be
arranged on request. Contact Chris Dunbar on 01942 486937, or Phil Green
on 01942 827369.
Wigan is set to pour cold water on the idea
that the borough lacks culinary creativity with the launch of its own
special edition cookbook.
Jackbit, local colloquial slang for food, is the apt title of the book
which features 32 tantalising recipes; some traditional, some unique,
and some surprising. The book will be launched on Friday 5th October at
Haigh Hall as part of Wigan’s first ever Food and Drink Festival.
Many of the dishes have been devised by Guy Charvill, Head Chef at Haigh
Hall, but there are also telling contributions from a variety of famous
local sons and daughters of Wigan and renowned local chefs.
Wigan’s very own Sky News anchor and ice-skating sensation Kay Burley
shares her secret family recipe for Brandy Trifle in the book.
Kay said: “I was so excited when I heard about the idea of Jackbit that
I just had to get involved. Wigan folk do love their food, particularly
wholesome and hearty traditional dishes. The cookbook is packed full of
great dishes – I can’t wait to try some of the recipes myself. I hope
everyone enjoys my brandy trifle; it’s been a family favourite for
generations.”
Wigan born writer and broadcaster Stuart Maconie’s has cooked up his
very own special fish dish, entitled ‘Northern Sole’, in homage to the
famous Wigan Casino soul scene.
Stuart said: “This is a dish rich in spirit and taste – just how I
remember Wigan Casino. I love food and I love Northern Food especially,
you can learn a lot about a town’s culture by tucking in to local
dishes.
“I think it’s a great idea to put together this cook book, it’s good to
see that Wigan is developing its culinary talents. Looking through the
book there are treats to suit all tastes whether you’ve got a Lancashire
friendly palette or not. So buy it now and get cooking!”
Other dishes from famous local stars and chefs include:
• TV’s Fred Talbot’s ‘Babbysyed and Mustard Mash’;
• Newsman Dave Guest’s ‘Great Northern Vegetable Soup’;
• Hollyoaks starlet Leah Hackett’s ‘Chocolate Meltdown’;
• Wigan Warriors coach Brian Noble’s ‘Man of Steel Soup’;
• Wigan Athletic boss Chris Hutchings’s ‘Golden Brown Fish and Mushroom
Pastie’;
• Paul Heathcote’s ‘Bread and Butter Pudding’;
• Meena Pathak’s ‘Chick Pea Curry’;
• and Tom Bridge’s ‘Crispy Lancashire Black Pudding Potato Cake’.
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust’s Tourism Development Manager Keith
Bergman said: “We are delighted with Jackbit. Wigan is proud of its
culinary heritage, but it’s clear we have a lot more to offer than just
meat filled pastries. Jackbit is symbolic of how the borough is moving
forward and becoming more adventurous.
“I would like to thank the whole team who pulled together the cook book
including the celebrities, chefs and local residents who provided
recipes. We believe that we have produced a book that will have readers
chomping at the bit to cook up a piece of Lancashire and Wigan in
particular.”
The launch of Jackbit takes place from 7.30pm on Friday 5th October at
Haigh Hall. Tickets priced £30 include a five course meal including
samples of the food featured in the cookbook, a champagne and real ale
reception and entertainment by the fantastic Lancashire Hotpots. To
purchase tickets contact Haigh Hall on 01942 832895.
The special limited edition Jackbit goes on sale at £5.99 from Monday
1st October from Wigan Tourist Information Centre, TESCO stores,
Waterstones, Wigan Borough’s libraries and participating festival
restaurant partners.
Wigan Borough’s Food and Drink Festival, sponsored by TESCO, runs from
Friday 5th to Monday 15th October at venues across Wigan Borough. The
festival is organised by Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust and is part of
the Manchester Food and Drink Festival.
Other attractions include:
• Wigan Fine Food Trail – highlighting some of the very best dining
experiences in Wigan Borough and beyond;
• The Road to Wigan Beer – a guide to some of the best pubs and real ale
in the borough;
• plus a variety of special events and appetisers taking place over the
eleven days.
The 2007 festival programme is available from Wigan Tourist Information
Centre, Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust outlets and the partner
restaurants. For more information, contact Wigan Tourist Information
Centre 01942 825677, or visit
www.visitwigan.com/foodfest or
www.foodanddrinkfestival.com
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NOTES TO EDITORS: For further information on this press release please
contact Chris Dunbar, Media and Public Relations Manager, on 01942
486937 or at
c.dunbar@wlct.org
Alternatively contact Phil Green, Public Relations Officer, Wigan
Council on 01942 837369 or Keith Bergman, Tourism Development Manager on
01942 486951.
Sponsors and supporters: The Wigan Food and Drink Festival (part of the
Manchester Food and Drink Festival) is organised by Wigan Leisure and
Culture Trust. The Trust would like to thank the following sponsors for
their support: TESCO, Wigan Council, Allgates Brewery, Wigan CAMRA,
Wigan Market and Fiswal.
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust: Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust is a
charitable trust working on behalf of Wigan Council to manage and
support leisure and cultural facilities, initiatives and events for over
300,000 residents in the Wigan Borough. See
www.wlct.org
Getting Wigan Active: Getting Wigan Active is Wigan Leisure and Culture
Trust’s vision to help people across the Wigan Borough to become more
physically, mentally and creatively active. It also aims to increase
community activity and to encourage good citizenship.
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