The first ever chilli festival to be held in the North East will take place next week on the historic grounds of Seaton Delaval Hall, Northumberland.
The event, organised by Northumberland-based deli Hot Stuff Chilli, will give visitors an opportunity to try the world’s hottest chilli, the Trinidad-grown Moruga Scorpion.
Mark Deakin, owner of Hot Stuff Chilli, said: “Chilli festivals are held all over the UK, attracting thousands of visitors, and for a long time the north east has been missing out.
Cllr George Todd, chairman of Northumberland County Council, said: “Events like this help bring more people into Northumberland to sample for themselves everything we have to offer.”
Deakin added: "There is a host of producers of award-winning spicy fresh produce in the region and we want to bring them together with the UK’s finest in a superb venue for what we think will be a regular industry event for the region.”
The North East Chilli Festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, 7 and 8 July.
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