This Sunday, (23 September) a rare peep behind the scenes of the Mansion House kitchens is being served up as part of York Food and Drink Festival 2012.

Dr Annie Grey, a food historian, will take on the role of a Victorian cook in the historic home of the Lord Mayors of York, preparing a banquet in the seldom seen kitchens.

Clad in 19th Century costume in a kitchen dressed to look the part, Annie will be demonstrating the arts of cookery and dishing out interesting facts about life below stairs in the kitchens.

The event runs from 11am-4pm and visitors can drop-in at any time. Tickets cost £5 per adult, £4 concession and children are free. There is no need to book, just turn up on the day.