Emma
The team behind Northumberland’s Restaurant Pine are pleased to announce the first four chefs set to cook at ThirdBite 2026
The charity fundraiser, BiteBack, in support of Cancer Research UK takes place on Sunday 19th July 2026 at Wylam Brewery’s Palace of Arts in Newcastle, the one-day festival will once again bring together some of the UK’s most celebrated Michelin-starred talent for an unforgettable celebration of food, creativity and community.
They are:
Lisa Goodwin-Allen, Northcote, Langho, Lancashire, One Michelin Star
Paul Leonard, Forest Side, Grasmere, Lake District, One Michelin Star & Michelin Green Star
Stuart Ralston, Lyla, Edinburgh, Scotland, One Michelin Star
James Knappett, Kitchen Table, Fitzrovia, London, Two Michelin Stars
ThirdBite will take place on Sunday, 19th July 2026 at Wylam Brewery, Palace of Arts, Newcastle, with dish tokens set to go on sale soon.
Since its inception, the event has raised just under £200,000 for Cancer Research UK. The Restaurant Pine team behind the event is determined to make this year the biggest and best yet, aiming to surpass last year’s impressive total of nearly £117,000.
As in previous years, ThirdBite challenges chefs to step outside their comfort zone, giving food lovers the chance to experience a more relaxed side of some of the UK’s leading Michelin-starred talent. Each dish offers insight into what makes the individual chefs tick, blending personality and imagination with creativity, skill and outstanding ingredients.
This year, 20 chefs will each serve 500 portions of their own distinctive take on street food, creating an unmissable one-day celebration of flavour and creativity. With only 500 portions available per chef, guests are encouraged to plan ahead and secure their tokens early to avoid missing out.
Entry to the event is free. Dish tokens are priced at £10 and will only be available to purchase in advance of the event.
Alongside the stellar chef line-up and Wylam Brewery’s drinks offering, a selection of local DJs will provide entertainment throughout the day. A special online auction will also return, featuring an exciting range of foodie experiences and prizes.
Businesses interested in donating auction prizes should contact Siân Byerley at sian@restaurantpine.co.uk
All proceeds from ThirdBite will be donated to Cancer Research UK, supporting more than 4,000 researchers, clinicians and nurses working to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, and to bring hope to millions of people now and in the future.
Siân Byerley, co-owner of Restaurant Pine, said: “Last year’s SecondBite was incredible and raised a huge amount of money for Cancer Research UK. But we’re determined to go one better for ThirdBite 2026. We’ve called in a few favours to bring a stellar line-up to Wylam Brewery and help us raise as much as possible in the fight against cancer. We’d love you to join us on 19th July, make a real difference and enjoy some amazing food along the way.”
For more information and updates, visit www.3rdbitefestival.co.uk
