Chef Andi Oliver with volunteers of Bridlington RNLI - RNLI/Mike Milner
Celebrity chef Andi Oliver has joined forces with an East Yorkshire lifeboat crew for her latest culinary venture.
Making her way to Bridlington, Andi embarked on filming an episode of "Fabulous Feasts," a brand-new series premiering tonight (Wednesday, March 27) on BBC Two. Throughout the series, Andi “uses her passion for parties to create eight fabulous feasts.”
Shot over several days in the summer of 2023, the Bridlington episode features the dedicated volunteers of the Bridlington’s RNLI crew, alongside contributions from local businesses, the Bridlington Sea Cadets, and staycationers. True to the coastal setting, the cuisine is infused with flavors inspired by the sea, with Bridlington being known as the “Lobster Capital of Europe”.
“This programme is not simply about the RNLI, but it also illustrates the various businesses in the town. Andi spoke to me in relation to my shellfish business and what it means to the town.
It is brilliant that the BBC should showcase the town in a good light, as Bridlington, like many other seaside towns, often doesn’t get the coverage it fully deserves.”
Bridlington has been served by a Lifeboat crew for over 200 years and awarded over 50 times throughout its history. The station operates both inshore and all-weather lifeboats and is just a 30 minute walk along the seafront from Bridlington’s South Beach and our very own South Shore holiday park.
The Bridlington episode of Fabulous Feasts will show later on in the series. Tonights premiere episode features the quintessential location of Cornwall, where Andi helps to put on a feast to thank NHS staff.
Andi Oliver chats with volunteer crew Richard Pockley, Bob Taylor and Mike Ellison - RNLI/Mike Milner
Andi Oliver has gained widespread recognition for her role on the Great British Menu. With a diverse career spanning chef, singer, and television presenter, she's graced screens on shows like The Young Ones and during Glastonbury Festival coverage. In 2023, she unveiled her book 'The Pepperpot Diaries: Stories From My Caribbean Table', adding author to her impressive repertoire.
“The highlight from this series, is that I think it’s really an honour to travel the country and meet people who are doing such extraordinary work.
I just feel that every town I have been to and every community that I have engaged with, I have just met people who are showing the best of themselves and show us how we can live if we do really work hard and do it right.”
