A CELEBRITY chef will be cooking dishes from all over the world to launch a new outdoor leisure business.

Andrew Dickens, renowned for his work at prestigious events and festivals will be preparing a selection tasty treats.

The chef will be demonstrating at a live fire cooking event on Sunday, July 2, from 12 noon to 6pm at Forton on Alderley Road, Chelford.

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Knutsford resident and retailer Jim Kenyon has run several businesses.

Introducing his new venture, the entrepreneur said: “In establishing Forton, I have combined my three passions - outdoor cooking, retail and exceptional customer service.

“We travel the world to bring you the finest appliances and outdoor leisure accessories, creating the ultimate social space in the comfort of your own home.

“With our home consultations and delivery services, we go the extra mile by firing up your grill, ensuring you can start enjoying it right away.

"We want people to explore and refine their art of outdoor cooking with us."

Forton supplies grills, BBQs, outdoor ovens and furniture sourced from around the world.

Jim owned Fantasia and Facets on King Street, Knutsford, for 23 years in the 90s/00s He later later managed the UK Swarovski franchise in Liverpool for 16 years and Hanley for seven years.

Chef Andrew Dickens has appeared on ITV's This Morning, Jamie Oliver's Big Feast and Top Gear Live's shows.

He will create a wide range of dishes on Kamado Joe grills, Clementi and Igneous pizza ovens, Pit Boss gas grills, pellet smokers and charcoal grills.

Authentic Italian thin crust pizzas and sweet pizzas, Baharat-marinated steak and cherry tomato kebabs with sour cherry sauce are among the many dishes guests will be able to taste.

Eight-hour smoked beef shin hili served on tortilla chips with zhoug-smoked jackfruit chilli served on tortilla chips, ultimate cheese toasties with chilli jam and classic American beef sliders will also be served.

The Ooni pizza oven team will be providing product demonstrations and sharing their expertise.

Everyone is welcome.

To register your interest visit fortonleisure.co.uk