Soaring temperatures and a foodie feast to tantalise the tastebuds proved a winning recipe as huge crowds gathered for the Great British Food Festival today.
Held in the splendid surroundings of Harewood House, there were chef demonstrations and talks, delicious street food and live music.
For children there was a circus tent and the kids zone, while visitors could take part in challenges like Beat the Chef and Cake Off.
As a dog-friendly festival, there’ll was a ‘woof zone’ for four-legged friends.
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Brothers Thomas, five and William Pearse of Leeds enjoy the sunshine. | National World Resell Photo: YEP / Steve Riding
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Umbrella weather in the heat. | National World Resell Photo: YEP / Steve Riding
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Maz Linford-Platt cooking at The Vegetarian Society tent. | National World Resell Photo: YEP / Steve Riding
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A dog shelters from the sweltering heat. | National World Resell Photo: YEP / Steve Riding
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Claire McBrien and daughter Isla, 18 months, of Leeds, come prepared. | National World Resell Photo: YEP / Steve Riding
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Wayne Smith, the Daddy Bear Grills, demonstrating how to smoke meat. | National World Resell Photo: YEP / Steve Riding