ONE of the country's most exciting young chefs will be taking part in Pembrokeshire Fish Week this summer.
Simon Rimmer (pictured) presents BBC2's Something for the Weekend and is famed for his down-to-earth personality and fun approach to cooking.
The keen fish chef will be hosting a demonstration and masterclass on Wednesday, July 1st at the Torch Theatre in Milford Haven.
The annual masterclass is one of the annual festival's highlights. The evening will also include tips on suitable wines to drink with his recipes from Celtic Wines.
As well as his many TV roles Simon, who believes cooking should be 'sociable, straightforward and sparkling', also performs cookery demonstrations around the country including the BBC Good Food Show.
He has published three books, The Accidental Vegetarian, Rebel Cook and Lazy Brunch, while his fourth book The Seasoned Vegetarian is due out this month.
As well as his presenting and writing duties, Simon is also patron of two award-winning restaurants in Manchester - Greens and Earle.
"We are delighted to welcome Simon to Fish Week 2009," said Kate Morgan, festival organiser and Pembrokeshire County Council food officer.
"He is well known throughout the country and brings his own unique and warm style of presenting to cooking fish and shellfish."
Tickets for the evening can be booked at the Torch Theatre on 01646 695267 for £16 (£14 concessions). Doors open at 7 pm. The price includes a complimentary glass of wine courtesy of Celtic Wines.
Pembrokeshire Fish Week celebrates not just the abundance of mouthwatering sea food of West Wales, but also its beautiful coastline, clean seas, great angling and fishing heritage.
This year, the seriously fishy festival celebrates its 10th anniversary by hosting more than 200 family friendly events throughout the county - including over 50 events for food lovers.
Pembrokeshire Fish Week is organised by Pembrokeshire County Council and was a finalist in the Best Event Major in Wales category at the prestigious Welsh National Tourism Awards in 2007.
It is part funded through the Rural Development Plan for Wales 2007-2013, which is financed by the European Union and the Welsh Assembly Government. Other funders include Pembrokeshire County Council, South West Wales Tourism and Milford Haven Port Authority.
Pembrokeshire Fish Week will be launched on Saturday, June 27, with a fun-filled open day at Milford Haven. It ends on July 5.
For more information, view http://www.pembrokeshirefishweek.co.uk">www.pembrokeshirefishweek.co.uk or contact Fish Week organiser Kate Morgan, food officer for Pembrokeshire County Council, on 01437 776168 or at [email protected]">[email protected].