A Michelin-acclaimed Edinburgh chef has been chosen to lead a series of live cooking demonstrations as part of the first Leith Food Festival on Leith Links, 30th -31st May 2026

Chef Barry Bryson opened the doors to his first independent and permanent fish restaurant on Edinburgh’s waterfront at the shore in Leith last year. Since then, he has quickly established Barry Fish as one of the city’s most popular venues for local diners and visitors by showcasing the best fish and seafood from Scotland.

In under a year, Barry Fish earned its place in the prestigious Michelin Guide for Great Britain and Ireland, as well as The Good Food Guide’s UK-wide list of ‘100 Best Local Restaurants’.

Barry has now been selected to curate and lead a series of cooking demonstrations with other leading Scottish chefs during the two-day day event.

The live chef demo stage will be a showstopping attraction at the festival and is expected to attract hundreds of food lovers from the local Leith community, other parts of Edinburgh, as well as visitors to the city.

Chef Barry Bryson

The Leith Food Festival aims to celebrate food, local talent, performing arts, and community. The family-friendly event will also showcase international influences and local talent, brought to life through global street food, independent drink, live music, arts and charitable partnerships.

At its heart, Leith Food Festival is driven by a commitment to showcasing and supporting talent from the local community, giving producers, performers and creatives a platform to be seen and enjoyed.

Leith Links is one of Edinburgh’s most popular green community spaces. The festival site sits within acres of shared space that have long been used for recreation, sports activities, and community-led weekends.

For more information on Leith Food Festival, go to www.leithfoodfestival.com