Thousands of people basked in the autumnal sunshine, flocking to the popular Thame Food Festival.

Between 18,000 and 20,000 people are expected to have turned out to the festival, which took place on September 29 and 30.

Foodies were treated to more than 150 stalls in the artisan food market and hot street food area, a pop-up pub, botanical gin garden and a Prosecco bike.

Top chefs including Raymond Blanc, Jane Devonshire and Candice Brown took the stage for more than 20 demonstrations, while performances on the live music stage entertained revellers.

And four-legged furry friends were also catered for, with specialist dog treat stalls alongside demonstrations and fun dog shows by Saunderton-based Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.

New businesses were given the chance to win £1,000 and a free place at the festival in the inaugural Thame Food Festival Bursary, with many of the shortlisted joining the artisan market.

The winner, Lisa Hartwright from Tess’ Brilliant Bakes, was announced by her mentors Chris Wheeler from Stoke Park and Adam Johnson from Le Manoir aux Quat’Saison on the main stage and received a Magimix Le Blender, plus £1,000 and a free place.

Lotte Duncan, patron and organiser of the event, said: “I am so proud of what Thame Food Festival has become.

“This year the team and I really wanted it to centre on celebrating artisan producers and showcase the diversity of wonderful foods that are produced in Britain, but to also add lots of new features, such as the children’s activities and live music to make it have even more of a festival feel.

“We wanted an event where people could come for so much longer, enjoy and experience so much more than they might have originally planned.

“Events like these require so much hard work, from so many people but when you see it all come together it is worth it.

“We are hoping as a Community Interest Company to be able to reinvest even more money back into the event and support more young local businesses like Tess’ Brilliant Bakes.”