TASTE-testing foodies descended on Colchester Castle Park to gobble up some delicious culinary delights.
Colchester Food and Drink Festival, which is the biggest of its kind in the region, kicked off in Lower Castle Park today.
The joyous extravaganza saw guests sample mouth-watering bites to eat from a range of stalls while also gulping down a whole host of thirst-quenching beverages.
The weekend-long festival presented a range of stalls, bars, vans and much more with unique flavours.
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Even mature festival goers were able to enjoy the event to the fullest, as bars and stalls presented a range of alcoholic beverages from champagne and wines to ale and ciders. 
For those keen on seeing how the wonderful grub they were purchasing is prepared, there were also live demonstrations led by experienced and talented chefs.
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Among the cooking sessions, participants were greeted with a cooking demonstration organised by Chef Academy, which celebrity chef Joe Hurd presented.
Chef Hurd is well known for his being a regular contributor to the BBC’s Saturday Kitchen and he has worked alongside Jamie Oliver, Gennaro Contaldo, Francesco Mazzei, and Antonio Carluccio.
The festival will continue tomorrow, giving residents the last opportunity to try mouth-watering culinary delights.
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