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10 things not to miss this June…
Published 3rd April 2019
Summer is coming! Join us at the BBC Good Food Show, 13-16 June, where we’ve got all the ingredients for a spectacular day out this season. Read our top 10 guide of things not to miss at this years Show…
1. Live demos from celebrity chefs!
Watch your culinary heroes cooking live in the Big Kitchen! This is the highlight of the Show, where you’ll experience the very best celebrity chefs cooking delicious dishes live on stage. Packed full of magic moments and a great atmosphere, you’ll go home with memories as delicious as the food. From Mary Berry to Tom Kerridge, Ainsley Harriott to Raymond Blanc, experience the magic of the Big Kitchen!
2. Shop ‘til you drop!
Browse, shop and taste your way around hundreds of companies, including an amazing selection of hand-picked artisan producers and popular brands. Whether you’re a cheese lover or gin enthusiast, bonkers for brownies or into your kitchen gadgets, there’s lots of areas to discover, you won’t go home empty handed!
3. Taste the world…
Go on a culinary adventure with Travelsphere! Take your taste buds on a trip around the world with a free Travelsphere presents session in the Big Kitchen. Soak up the spices of India and be inspired by a fusion of flavours with Cyrus Todiwala or explore the flavours and aroma of Italy with Lotte Duncan. Take home exclusive recipes to recreate in your own kitchen and impress your friends and family...
4. Interviews and more…
Catch live interviews with Michel Roux Jr, Nadiya Hussain, Prue Leith and more! Hosted by BBC Good Food’s editor-at-large Barney Desmazery, the BBC Good Food Stage is the place to be to get the inside scoop. Listen as you soak up tips and get to know your favourite chefs and experts in these exclusive sessions. Got a question for your favourite celebrity chef? Take a seat at the BBC Good Food Stage and quiz your culinary hero! Plus, don’t miss the free demos taking place at this stage…
5. Book signings and selfies!
Pick up the latest cook books from the WHSmith Pop-Up Book Shop and get your copy signed by your favourite author in exclusive sessions. Meet your favourite chefs and experts up close and get the perfect memento to take away, or fabulous gift for the food lover in your life! Plus, you might even get to snap a selfie... #GFSSummer
6. NEW masterclasses!
Test your skills in the Skills School! Roll up your sleeves and learn the art of sushi, create sweet fondant fancies or put your knife skills to the test in a Zwilling masterclass. Plus, brand new for 2019, take an exciting journey through the world of drinks with the Drinks Academy live experience. Taste and learn about unusual spirits, botanical-led gins, plus the best mixers to reach for in search of the ultimate pairing for your taste buds. Dive into the world of rum or uncover a selection of non-alcoholic drinks in a mindful drinking session. Also, don’t miss the brand new Maille Mustard tastings! Masterclasses will be available to book soon…
7. Eating and drinking…
There’s so much to eat and drink at the Show, from hundreds of stalls including street food and food-to-go and the ultimate foodie dining experience. The BBC Good Food Pop-Up Restaurant is back at the Show with some delicious new summer dishes inspired by seasonal recipes from bbcgoodfood.com, it’s the perfect stop for lunch! Plus, take a seat in the Lexus Lunch Club to enjoy a Michelin-menu inspired by Tom Kerridge, Michel Roux Jr and Tommy Banks… Get ready for a food lover’s paradise.
8. Michelin Star Challenge!
The popular Michelin Star Challenge is back, with local Birmingham chef Glynn Purnell taking on Michael Caines and Tommy Banks in head-to-head cook offs. Take a seat and watch the action, who will win?
9. VIP experience…
Get the star treatment! Take your day out to the next level with one of our VIP Packages. Enjoy fabulous perks including: the best Big Kitchen seats, all day VIP Lounge access, complimentary fizz, goody bag and more. Plus, meet some of your culinary heroes up close and personal with our VIP Luxe package. What’s not to love? Experience the BBC Good Food Show in style this June…
10. FREE entry to BBC Gardeners’ World Live!
Head outside and soak up the sweet scent of summer! Your ticket to the BBC Good Food Show Summer includes free entry to BBC Gardeners’ World Live. That’s 2 Shows with 1 ticket! Explore the stunning Show Gardens, Floral Marquee and shop in the Plant Village. Plus, keep the kids entertained with family activities and bandstand tunes. The ultimate summer day out awaits…
Feeling hungry? Join us this June at the Birmingham NEC for the ultimate food lover’s day out.
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