Ash Farm Demo Kitchen- Friday August 14th 2026, 9am-11.30am

Summer Entertaining with Ellen Picton of Healthaspire

Friday 14th August, 9.00am – 11.30am

Join us for a relaxed and inspiring morning of seasonal cooking, practical nutrition advice and delicious food.

Whether you’re looking to eat more whole foods, searching for fresh recipe inspiration, or simply wanting new ideas for effortless summer entertaining, this live demonstration will show how healthy eating can be both simple and enjoyable.

Guests will be welcomed with a light homemade breakfast in the Ash Farm Café before joining Ellen in the studio for a live food demonstration.

During the session, Ellen will prepare a selection of seasonal dishes while sharing practical nutrition tips, ingredient swaps and simple ideas that can easily be incorporated into everyday life. Expect plenty of opportunities to ask questions, enjoy tastings and discover recipes that can be adapted to suit your own tastes, preferences and dietary needs.

The live demonstration will include:

Creamy Satay Dipping Sauce
A versatile, lighter satay made for summer. Perfect with crisp crudités, drizzled over salads, or warmed through as a quick, flavour-packed curry sauce. Served hot or cold.

Konjac Noodle Asian Salad
A low-fat, low-calorie bowl bursting with freshness. Mint, coriander, lime and smoked tofu come together with konjac noodles for a vibrant, nutrient-dense dish that’s light yet satisfying.

Sweet Treat – Low Sugar & Gluten Free
Sweet treat – low sugar, gluten‑free A soft banana almond cake paired with a rich miso date sauce and silky banana ice cream. Naturally sweet, deeply comforting, and designed to nourish without the sugar crash.

Throughout the demonstration, Ellen will also share practical nutritional insights, including how to confidently use tofu in everyday meals to boost protein, texture and variety.

The recipes demonstrated are:

✔️ Naturally gluten free
✔️ Dairy free
✔️ Vegetarian

Allergens: peanuts, almonds, soya and egg.

The menu has been carefully chosen to accommodate as many dietary requirements and food intolerances as possible, without compromising on flavour, enjoyment or simplicity.

Timings

9.00am – 9.30am
Light homemade breakfast served in the Ash Farm Café, with tea and coffee available throughout the morning.

9.30am – 11.30am
Live demonstration, tastings and discussion with Ellen in the Ash Farm Studio.