A Celebration of British & International Food and Wine

The Three Fishes, Mitton · Ribble Valley

Fusion is a culinary festival curated by acclaimed chef Nigel Haworth, hosted at his restaurant The Three Fishes in the heart of Lancashire’s Ribble Valley. This week-long celebration brings together celebrated chefs for a series of exclusive tasting menus, wine pairings and intimate dining experiences, all designed to explore the synergy between British and global cuisines.

Now in its third year, Fusion returns to The Three Fishes for another week of unmissable dining. Each evening, a celebrated guest chef joins Nigel to create an exclusive five-course tasting menu, paired with expertly selected wines. Previous editions have sold out entirely.

Night One · Tuesday 13th October

Plates, London · @Kirk_Haworth

Kirk learned the basics over a five-year apprenticeship at Northcote, where his father Nigel was head chef, and won North West Young Chef of the Year at seventeen. Almost two decades in Michelin-starred kitchens followed — among them The French Laundry, Restaurant Sat Bains, The Square and Quay in Sydney. A Lyme disease diagnosis in 2016 turned him towards plant-based cooking in pursuit of his own health, and he has since become a defining figure in the field: Plates, the London restaurant he runs with his sister Keeley, is the first vegan restaurant in the UK to hold a Michelin star. In 2024 he became the first plant-based chef to compete on Great British Menu — and won it, taking the Champion of Champions title.

Expect: modern British cooking built entirely from the earth, executed at the highest level.

Night Two · Wednesday 14th October

The Three Fishes · @NigelHaworth

Chef Patron of The Three Fishes and the curator of Fusion, Nigel marks 50 years in the industry in 2026. His career has been built on Lancashire produce and long relationships with the people who grow it — a Farm to Fork philosophy that today runs from the pub’s own one-acre kitchen garden straight to the plate. For one night of the week he created, he takes the stove himself.

Expect: half a century of Lancashire cooking, and the dishes that made his name.

Night Three · Thursday 15th October

Chef & Author · @SabrinaGidda

Sabrina swapped fashion PR for the kitchen and never looked back. Twice a finalist among the UK’s top six Roux Scholarship contestants — the only woman to reach that stage both times — she went on to help shape Bernardi’s in Marylebone, earning Tatler’s ‘Rising Star’ in 2016 for her bold take on Italian cooking. She now runs her own consultancy, championing women in food and hospitality while delivering standout concepts for an impressive roster of clients. She is the author of Modern South Asian Kitchen (Quadrille, 2023), co-host of the Served with Purpose podcast, a Royal Academy of Culinary Arts Academician and Consultant Chef for Vacherin.

Expect: innovative, flavour-forward cooking that blends classical technique with global influence.

Night Four · Friday 16th October

The White Swan at Fence

Tom’s culinary journey began at just 16, when he joined Nigel Haworth at Northcote, going on to become the youngest ever sous chef there. He returned to his home county to take the helm at The White Swan at Fence, where he leads the Michelin-starred kitchen. A proud Lancashire chef, his cooking is rooted in the finest local and seasonal produce, combining classical technique with a modern, creative approach. He has also represented the North West on Great British Menu.

Expect: Lancashire’s producers, traditions and childhood memories, brought to new life.

Photograph: Sam Folan

Night Five · Saturday 17th October

Chef & Author · @PingCoombes

Ping is a two-time MasterChef champion, first winning the competition in 2014 with her vibrant Malaysian cooking, before returning in 2022 to become the first ever MasterChef Champion of Champions. Born and raised in Ipoh, Malaysia, she draws inspiration from her mother’s cooking and her rich culinary heritage, creating modern dishes that celebrate the bold, distinctive flavours of Malaysia. Her debut book MALAYSIA became an Amazon bestseller, and her second, RICE, was released earlier this year.

Expect: an evening of Malaysian-inspired cooking, creativity and collaboration.

To Finish · Sunday 18th October

Curated by Nigel Haworth and the team, the week closes with live music and a Southern-inspired menu.

Fusion 3 is proud to be working in collaboration with Action Against Hunger. Proceeds from the festival auction will go directly to supporting this vital charity.

Five-course tasting menu, £140 per person. An optional paired wine flight is available in addition and is not included in the ticket price.

Bookings open at 8am on Tuesday 8th September. Tickets sell fast and are taken on a first come, first served basis.

Booking as a couple? If there are no tables available, please add your name to the standby list if you do not mind joining another couple on a table of four.

Nestled in the Lancashire countryside, Everything Retreat is a luxury lodge retreat offering a unique blend of comfort, nature and exceptional experiences. Stay in one of our beautifully designed private lodges, each with its own hot tub, and enjoy delicious food, beautiful surroundings and the perfect place to unwind.

Make your Fusion 3 experience a little more special with an overnight stay at Everything Retreat.

Enjoy a night in one of our luxury private lodges, surrounded by the Lancashire countryside and complete with your own private hot tub.

The package includes:

• One night in a luxury lodge at Everything Retreat
• Private hot tub
• Breakfast the following morning
• Welcome drink on arrival
• Complimentary parking
• Beautiful countryside surroundings

Package price from £250 per couple. Subject to availability and applicable Fusion 3 event dates.

Fusion 3 tickets are not included. The five-course tasting menu is £140 per person and is booked separately — book your table here, then make a night of it at Everything Retreat.

Everything Retreat is at Mellor, about 8 miles from The Three Fishes — a 20 minute drive.