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The Obsession Chefs 2023
17 Nights - 23 Chefs and 15 Michelin Stars – it’s the fine dining festival which has become everyone’s obsession.
Northcote’s Obsession, established in 2001, celebrated its 23rd year of the hugely successful gastronomic event, held over 17 nights. This unique festival, known as one of the most prestigious, important and internationally recognised gourmet festivals, returned between20th January to 5th February 2023.
23 Master Chefs, with 15 Michelin Stars between them performed their craft and create masterpieces on the Obsession23 stage at Northcote. The passion and the excitement was infectious and offered an ideal opportunity to entertain and impress guests when entertaining at the Obsession Festival. Obsession23 gathered a rich network of professional culinary chefs; industry professionals and high net worth food and travel lovers. It is the most anticipated food event in the UK and the only one of its stature. Unique in its delivery. Obsession23 welcomed nearly 2,000 guests to celebrate world class hospitality and gastronomic excellence.
We are delighted to share with you a stellar line up of our Obsession23 chefs:

Friday 20th January 2023
Lisa Goodwin-Allen
Northcote
Langho, Lancashire
Niall Keating
Lunar
Stoke-on-Trent

Sunday 29th January 2023
Valentine Warner
Cook, food writer and broadcaster
&
Neil Borthwick
The French House
London
OBSESSION 23 SPONSORS
Headline Sponsor

Deepbridge
Company ProfileDeepbridge

Award-winning Deepbridge Capital provides investors with access to portfolios of actively-managed, growth-focused technology and life sciences companies, taking advantage of the potential tax benefits available under the Enterprise Investment Scheme and Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme.
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Restaurant Sponsor

Royal Crown Derby
Company ProfileRoyal Crown Derby
Royal Crown Derby has been manufacturing the world’s most exquisite tableware in the heart of England, since 1750. Trend defining creativity, unrivalled quality and breath-taking service are the hallmarks of our reputation; earned over 270 years by servicing distinguished Clients including Royal Families and the world’s finest hotels and restaurants.
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The Cook School Sponsor

Gaggenau
gaggenau.com/gb
0344 892 8988
Gaggenau
Gaggenau is a manufacturer of high-quality home appliances and acknowledged as an innovation leader in design and technology “Made in Germany.” The company, with a history dating back to 1683, has revolutionised the domestic kitchen with its internationally acclaimed products. Gaggenau’s success is founded on technological innovation and a clear design language combined with high functionality. Gaggenau is currently represented in more than 50 countries with 24 flagship showrooms in major cities around the world.
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gaggenau.com/gb
0344 892 8988
Film Sponsor

Wellocks
Company ProfileWellocks
Wellocks have become the special ingredient of the UK’s finest restaurants and have been working closely with Lisa Goodwin-Allen and Craig Bancroft at Northcote for many years, sourcing the most exceptional produce and speciality ingredients.
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Luxury Car Sponsor

Stratstone
Company ProfileStratstone
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Luxury Car Sponsor

Aston Martin
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Aston Martin
Aston Martin Manchester is an official Aston Martin Retailer and is set in the heart of Cheshire, in a picturesque location in Wilmslow. The area lies between affluent Alderley Edge and Handforth.
We provide new and pre-owned Aston Martin models. We pride ourselves on an unparalleled level of customer care, and a personal, bespoke service.
Contact the team on 01625 548802 or info@astonmartinmanchester.co.uk
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Luxury Car Sponsor

Porsche
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Porsche
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Kitchen Sponsor

Electrolux Professional
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03444 631 260
Electrolux Professional
Electrolux Professional provides globally renowned kitchen solutions and innovative products to meet the needs of chefs at Northcote; the home of Obsession 19.
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electroluxprofessional.com/gb/
03444 631 260
Champagne Sponsor

Louis Roederer Champagne
Company ProfileLouis Roederer Champagne
Founded in 1776 in Reims, Louis Roederer is an independent family-run champagne house producing Louis Roederer and Cristal champagnes. Pioneers in sustainable farming, Louis Roederer works hand in hand with nature to produce extraordinary wines that reflect the terroir of the champagne soils and the passion of the Rouzaud family.
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Caviar Sponsor

Sturia Caviar
Company ProfileSturia Caviar
Classic Fine Foods supply the UK’s best tables with the highest quality of fine food ingredients coming from the best producers around the world. Sturia, Breeder, Producer and Selector_Refiner of French Caviar and third caviar producer in the world, develop its own fish farms in Aquitaine, south west France. They ensure the highest levels of quality in the production, controlling the full cycle from sturgeon breeding to maturation. A guaranteed 100% French origin for a transparent and healthy caviar renowned from the best Chefs.