Ryan Riley, founder of Sunderland’s Life Kitchen, and Masterchef finalist Pookie Tredell were among the celebrity chefs showing off their skills in a series of demonstrations for crowds.
Organisers have predicted more than 10,000 people will have visited the two-day event by the time it wraps up on Sunday (August 7).
Check out our photos from the festival’s first day at the coast – see if you can spot anyone you recognise!
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The Seaham Food Festival returned to Terrace Green on August 6 and August 7. Photo: Sunderland Echo
. Tucking in
Rikky Henderson, from Chester-le-Street, feeds his son, 15-month-old Theo, some mac and cheese. Photo: IAN McCLELLAND
. Crowd control
Organisers expected numbers of visitors to pass 10,000 over the two-day event. Photo: IAN McCLELLAND
. Cod wars
Helen and Paul Wellburn from Consett enjoyed fish and chips in the sunshine. Photo: IAN McCLELLAND
1. Tucking in
Rikky Henderson, from Chester-le-Street, feeds his son, 15-month-old Theo, some mac and cheese. Photo: IAN McCLELLAND
2. Crowd control
Organisers expected numbers of visitors to pass 10,000 over the two-day event. Photo: IAN McCLELLAND
3. Cod wars
Helen and Paul Wellburn from Consett enjoyed fish and chips in the sunshine. Photo: IAN McCLELLAND
4. Cheers
Tim Bray with sons Jacob and James, from Darlington, enjoyed the fine ales on sale. Photo: IAN McCLELLAND