Comber Earlies Food Festival Welcomes NI Chef Nathan Anthony, face behind Bored of Lunch
Released: Monday 15 June 2026
Comber is getting ready for the popular Comber Earlies Food Festival on Saturday 20 June, 11am - 5pm, with special guest chef Nathan Anthony bringing added excitement to the day.
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Mayor of Ards and North Down, Councillor Craig Blaney, pictured with Northern Irish cook, and creator of food platform Bored of Lunch, Nathan Anthony
CEFF - Mayor, Councillor Craig Blaney with Northern Irish cook, and creator of food platform Bored of Lunch, Nathan Anthony
This year, the festival is delighted to welcome Northern Ireland-based cook Nathan Anthony, the face behind the hugely popular Bored of Lunch food platform. He has released six cookbooks, each becoming a Sunday Times No. 1 bestseller - a testament to his influence in the world of cooking. Through his Bored of Lunch brand, Nathan has built a thriving community of over 5 million followers across social media platforms.
Visitors are invited to watch him in action at the festival kitchen, where he will share recipe inspiration alongside practical tips and cooking techniques to try at home.
Alongside the live cookery demonstrations, the festival offers a packed programme of entertainment for all ages. Visitors can enjoy a bustling artisan food and drink market, live music throughout the day, and a variety of family-friendly activities including children's crafts, planting and sensory play, and fun potato-themed experiences. Popular attractions such as the vintage tractor display, walkabout performers and interactive workshops will also return, ensuring a great day out for everyone.
The Mayor of Ards and North Down, Councillor Craig Blaney, said:
"The Comber Earlies Food Festival continues to grow year on year, offering a fantastic showcase of our local food, producers and talent. This year's programme is especially exciting, with a great mix of live entertainment, hands-on activities and cookery inspiration for visitors of all ages. Nathan Anthony's appearance adds another fantastic dimension to the day, and we look forward to welcoming visitors to enjoy everything that makes this event so special."
Plan your day out with ease - leave the car behind and hop on a free event shuttle bus servicing:
• Bangor - Newtownards - Comber
• Dunlady Park & Ride, Dundonald - Comber
• Downpatrick - Crossgar - Saintfield - Ballygowan - Comber
(No booking required - operates on a first come, first served basis)
The Comber Earlies Food Festival is the headline event in the Taste Summer in Ards and North Down programme (Wednesday 17 June - Sunday 28 June 2026), celebrating authentic food and drink experiences in unique venues with local food heroes.
The event has received funding from DAERA's Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme.
For more information, and to see the full programme, visit: www.visitardsandnorthdown.com/TasteSummer
For more information, please contact Marketing, Ards and North Down Borough Council, marketing@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
