Brixham Harbourside hosts TV chef Ben Forte for Seafood FEAST opening

Brixham Harbourside will be transformed into a live-fire seafood theatre later this month when chef and TV personality Ben Forte opens this year’s England’s Seafood FEAST.

On Saturday 27 September, Forte will take centre stage at The Prince William, Pub and Restaurant, for Flame & Feast: The Seafood BBQ Experience – a one-day showcase of fire, flavour and freshly landed catch.

With one of the UK’s busiest fishing ports as his backdrop, the BBQ specialist will be cooking seafood straight from the boats and onto the flames, from scallops with maple bacon and chilli mayo to smoky octopus burnt ends, tuna tataki and indulgent surf & turf tacos.

“Live-fire cooking lets great fish speak for itself,” said Forte. “With Brixham’s boats right there in front of us, we’ll be grilling the freshest local catch with simple seasoning and clean smoke, the way seafood needs to be cooked. Expect bold flavours, theatre at the grill, and a proper celebration of local Devon produce.”

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Running from 12pm to 5pm, the harbourside event will also feature Bays Brewery pints on the terrace to keep the atmosphere lively and unmistakably Brixham.

Flame & Feast marks the opening weekend of England’s Seafood FEAST (26 September to 12 October), a two-week celebration stretching across Torquay, Paignton and Brixham.

Backed by the English Riviera BID Company and Torbay Council, the FEAST brings together special menus, tasting events and family-friendly activities designed to showcase the region’s natural larder and strengthen its reputation as England’s Seafood Coast.

Kelly Widley, Seafood FEAST Programme Curator, said: “The English Riviera is England’s Seafood Coast, and events like Flame & Feast capture exactly why. This is about connecting visitors directly with the boats, the chefs and the incredible seafood that make this destination unique.”

The Prince William’s Liam Coslett added: “We’re proud to help launch England’s Seafood FEAST with a harbourside experience that showcases what Brixham does best – exceptional seafood, cooked simply and enjoyed together.”

England’s Seafood FEAST runs until 12 October, with restaurants, cafés and venues across the Riviera offering seasonal menus and events inspired by the day’s landings.

For full programme details visit www.theseafoodfeast.co.uk.