Celebrating a major milestone in its soon to be 25 year history, Northcote’s Obsession will return to the culinary stage in January 2025.
Known as one of the most prestigious and internationally recognised gourmet festivals in Europe, Obsession is set to captivate Northcote in the Ribble Valley from January 24 to February 9, 2025.
21 one world-class chefs with 27 Michelin stars between them have been invited to cook at the luxury Lancashire hotel and Michelin star restaurant, headed up by executive chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen.
Taking place over 17 nights, the festival will see chefs travel to Northcote from different corners of the world – from Singapore and South Africa, to Denmark, France, Ireland and our very own British shores.
Lisa Goodwin-Allen, executive chef at Northcote said: “Obsession has an extraordinary history and I feel privileged to have been part of that history since day one.
“Beyond the incredible food, Obsession is a social gathering for industry professionals and food enthusiasts, it’s a place to network, connect and share a love for outstanding food and wine.”
Take a look at our gallery below to see the full line-up:
1. Lisa Goodwin-Allen - January 24
Lisa Goodwin-Allen, from Lancaster, is best known for being executive chef of the Michelin-starred Northcote restaurant. She was also one of four winning chefs on season five of the BBC cooking show 'Great British Menu'. | Contributed Photo: Contributed
2. Jonny Lake - January 25
Jonny Lake is the head chef at Michelin-starred Trivet in London. | Contributed
3. Cal Byerley & Ian Walker - January 26
Cal comes from a local farming family who have farmed in Northumberland since 1805. Together with his friend Ian Waller, whom he met and worked with at Grasmere's Michelin Starred Forest Side, have co created the food offerings at Pine in Newcastle. | Contributed
4. Rafael Cagali - January 27
Originally from São Paulo in Brazil with an Italian background, Rafael started his career in London at the age of 21. | Contributed
5. Miller Prada - January 28
Being from a Latino family, eating and drinking was the focal point throughout Miller's childhood. He is passionate about food, culture and people. | Contributed
6. Graeme Cheevers - January28
Graeme Cheevers is the chef patron of the Michelin-starred restaurant Unalome in Glasgow. | Contributed