BBC Good Food Show Winter opened today and will run through to 27th Nov at NEC Birmingham
Two of the nation’s favourite chefs James Martin and Brian Turner today opened the doors of the BBC Good Food Show Winter’s 21st Show to great acclaim from visitors and exhibitors. The opening day has been a huge success, entertaining the public and providing festive inspiration and recipes. Europe’s biggest food show featured 63 culinary stars across 8 different stages, alongside over 400 exhibitors displaying many goods which cannot be found on the high street.
Highlights of today’s show included:
The World Cheese Champion 2011 was announced after a rigorous days judging by a team of experts including Alex James.
Top chefs including Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Valentine Warner attended the BBC Radio 4 Food and Farming awards held in the Supertheatre.
The Women’s Institute launched their brand new range of foods to the acclaim of press and visitors.
Rachel Poletti-Gadd Divisional Director BBC Haymarket said: “What a successful opening day for the BBC Good Food Show Winter. We welcomed thousands of dedicated food lovers through the door, all keen to spot the next big thing in food, pick up something fabulous for Christmas or meet their favourite culinary star. Tickets are still on sale now so visitors need to make sure they book before we sell out as we did at the BBC Good Food Show Summer.”
The BBC Good Food Show Winter will be running until Sunday 27th Nov and highlights will include:
Be inspired by top chefs live demos – Some of TV’s favourite culinary stars will be cooking live on stage at the Supertheatre sponsored by Sainsbury’s. Star names including James Martin, demonstrating an alternative Christmas Dinner, Rick Stein, John Torode and Gregg Wallace, who will be creating his classic Christmas Pudding.
Christmas Theatre Get some great ideas for Christmas treats by taking a tasting session on this stage alternatively pick up some fantastic tips for making your own treats including Christmas cookie icing, marzipan fruit making and Christmas Cake Decorations.
British Theatre Enjoy the best British chefs demonstrating with the best of British produce and pick up tips on how to make your Christmas truly local.
Shopping With over 400 exhibitors it’s the perfect place to pick up gifts for your friends and family. With some fantastic producers’ including Kelly’s Turkeys, English Provender and Scotland Food and Drink, find something original for Christmas Day.
Marks and Spencer Christmas Experience Marks and Spencer will be returning once again with an even bigger Christmas theatre featuring top chefs including Michael Caines giving you tips and advice on how to make the most of your culinary skills this Christmas.
Drinks – Stock up your drinks cabinet with a whole range of fantastic drinks suppliers from Glengoyne Whisky to Port from ‘Spirits of the Place’ or pick up something really different from Demijohns Liquid Deli.
MasterChef Experience See all your favourite MasterChef faces live on stage including John Torode, Gregg Wallace, Dhruv Baker and Tim Anderson and the newly crowned Celebrity MasterChef Champion the perfect place to take any MasterChef fan for a pre-Christmas treat. Plus watch amateur cooks create their signature dishes live on stage to be judged by John and Gregg in the MasterChef Live Challenge sponsored by Plenty.
For more information please contact Ginny Braynsmith on ginny.braynsmith@haymarket.com or call on 020 8267 8310
To book please visit BBCGoodFoodShow.com or call 0844 581 1360
SHOW OPENING TIMES:
9am – 6pm (Wed to Sun)
Tickets for the Supertheatre are 3 for a Standard Seat and 5 for a Gold seat (front block seat) in addition to Show entry.
Ticket Prices:
2011 ADVANCE TICKET PRICES
Wed to Fri
Sat
Sun
General Admission Adult
20.50
21.50
20.50
VIP
85.00
85.00
85.00
General Admission with Supertheatre (Gold seat)
25.50
26.50
25.50
General Admission with Supertheatre (Standard seat)
23.50
24.50
23.50
A booking fee applies to all tickets purchased in advance.
Over 65s get 2 off the adult ticket price or 5 off VIP
Children between the ages of 5 and 18 are only permitted at the weekend when a reduced child price is on offer. Under 5’s are free any day.
The NEC charge 8 for parking.
Group Tickets
If you are booking 10 or more tickets you can benefit from exclusive groups rates and benefits.
Call: 0800 358 0058 or Email: groups@theticketfactory.com
VIP Tickets
Treat yourself to a VIP day out for just 85. For more information please visit the website.
Recipe Collection
Each ticket include a recipe collection (value 10) collectable on the day
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