The Edible Orchestra

This London-based Vegetable Orchestra is the UK’s only ensemble dedicated to delivering "Home Grown" entertainment. The orchestra is composed entirely of hand-crafted local produce. It features a brass section with courgettes, squashes, peppers, and cassava roots; soaring winds with carrot recorders; and an energetic percussion section with freshly carved pumpkins. The band performs classic famous songs throughout the ages with a "fresh" twist, such as "Greensleaves", Elvis Parsley's "Blue Swede Shoes", and the Michael Jackson hit "Billie Aubejean".

Founded over 3 years ago at the prestigious Hampton Court Flower Show for Tyrrell's Crisps, this group has since participated in many other food festivals and garden shows, including the Goodwood Vintage Festival and the Autumn Show for the Royal Horticultural Society, as well as The London Jazz Festival. They have also expanded to work in schools and local community events.

The Edible Orchestra has appeared many times on national TV, most notably for the BBC on Room 101 and Countryfile, CBBC as an act in The Slammer, and ITV's "Let's Do Lunch" with Gino & Mel. The group has also been involved in some interesting musical collaborations, including a duet with recording artist Mika covering his song "Celebrate" for an MSN viral video.