See 11 fantastic pictures from the Seaham Food Festival as thousands of foodies head to the coast

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!