FAMILY MATTERS

Our food director and mum of two Cassie Best talks festivals with Alex James and shares a recipe for a veg-packed soup

- Cassie Best

KIDS IN THE KITCHEN

LET’S GET OUTSIDE

Family festivals

With festival season in full swing, we asked Alex James, who hosts The Big Feastival, for his advice on taking the family to outdoor events.

Come early If you’re nervous about taking the whole family off to their first festival, I’d recommend starting with a day trip. It’s best to come on the first day, usually a Friday, particularly if you’re coming with kids. Tickets are often cheaper, and everybody is fresh and full of anticipation!

Try everything on offer

Kids love camping – my lot would rather stay in a tent than Claridge’s – and a festival is just camping with bells and whistles. There’s usually something for everyone, with plenty of opportunities to learn something new during the day. We’ve got everything from stop-frame motion animation classes to philosophy school this year.

Be prepared