Sally Akins

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Preview: The Good Food Show 2018 at the Birmingham NEC

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The BBC Good Food Show is the ultimate festive day out for food lovers. Find out what’s in store at this year’s show!

The BBC Good Food Show is a fabulous day out for foodies, and I always look forward to visiting it each winter. I’m really looking forward to covering the show again this year.

Click here to read my review of last year’s show

This year’s show runs from 29th November to 2nd December 2018, and as always, it’s a great way to kick off the festive season.

You’ll be able to see some of your favourite chefs on stage at the Big Kitchen super theatre. Sessions at this year’s show will feature Mary Berry, Tom Kerridge and local favourite Glynn Purnell, plus many more.

 

They’ll be presenting exciting recipe ideas and plenty of inspiration for your festive feast.

And the Big Kitchen sponsors, Travelsphere, will be presenting some additional sessions on-stage on Thursday and Friday.

You can experience a taste of India with Cyrus Todiwala, Chef patron of Cafe Spice Namaste, on Thursday 29th November. While on Friday 30th November the Godfather of Spanish cooking, José Pizarro, will be presenting a taste of Spain.

Click here to read about my visit to the Travelsphere Big Kitchen at the Good Food Show Summer

Nadiya Hussein signing books at the BBC Good Food Show

Meanwhile, the Winter Kitchen sponsored by Magimix is the place to go for tips, techniques and recipes for the festive season.

Presenters on this stage will include Jane Devonshire, Lotte Duncan and Rosie Birkett.

Or head to one of the Skills masterclasses for a hands-on skills session led by the masters.

You could learn how to make sourdough, pick up some knife skills with Zwilling, or try your hand at festive cake decorating.

McLaren's Christmas Puddings at the BBC Good Food Show, at the Birmingham NEC, December 2017

And the Good Food Show is a fantastic opportunity to stock up on delicious food and drink ready for all the festivities ahead.

With over 400 stands, you’re bound to find something you love. You can choose from big brand names as well as smaller independent and artisanal producers.

If you’re looking for gift ideas, you’ll find masses of inspiration including specialist knife stalls and cookware stands. I love spotting new gin brands, and there’s always a good selection at this show.

The Hairy Bikers at the BBC Good Food Show, at the Birmingham NEC, December 2017

Or you could take the opportunity to pick up a book signed by one of your favourite chefs.

So for information on how to purchase tickets and to see a full list of exhibitors, please visit the BBC Good Food Show website.

This giveaway is now closed and the winners will be announced shortly

The BBC Good Food Show at the Birmingham NEC, December 2017

For your chance to win a pair of tickets to this show, simply log into the Rafflecopter below and answer the easy question. There are bonus social media entries you can use to boost your chances of being one of the two lucky winners.

The giveaway will close at 11.59PM on Friday, 9th November 2018 and is open to UK entrants aged 18+ only.

Because the show starts on 29th November, I will pick the winners at 9am on Monday 12th November 2018. They must get in touch to claim their prizes by 9am on Tuesday 13th November 2018. If they have not made contact by that time, new winners will be picked and must claim their prize within 24 hours.

There are a few important T&Cs on this giveaway that you need to be aware of, in addition to the standard T&Cs on the Rafflecopter:

The event runs from 29 November – 2 December 2018, at the NEC Birmingham. Only valid on Thursday, Friday or Sunday; no Saturday admission. Prize includes 2 x entry passes – no travel, expenses or accommodation is provided. General admission tickets do not include a seat in the Big Kitchen. Big Kitchen seats are available to purchase on the day for £5, subject to availability. Not all celebrities appear on all days. Contact information will be supplied to third party who will send your winning tickets via email. The prize is for two pairs of general admission tickets, so there will be two winners. Prize cannot be swapped for cash or sold on.

And the question you need to answer to be in with a chance of winning this prize is:

What will you be looking forward to seeing at the BBC Good Food Show 2018?

Good luck!

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  10. I would be looking to buy edible Christmas presents and unusual but useful kitchen gadgets for my friends and family. Fudge with a chilli ingredient was fun last year and appreciated after the first surprise bites!

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  29. I would so love to go and take my son who loves cooking too. We enjoy cooking together in the kitchen, I’m more traditional but he’s great at adding his own take on a recipe. This would be such a treat for us. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  35. I’m so excited to see the new products that are released from the incredibly talented companies that are at the show 🙂

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  36. im so looking forward to spicing up my weekly meal planner and adding some fresh new menu options onto it! 🙂 <3

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  38. Glynn Purnell is a very good presenter and Chef but I love all the different things to taste and drink while you are there

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  42. The shopping, there are stands oozing with different foods, I’m tempted by all the aroma, flavours and colours. Its a massive collection of divine food and its difficult to know where to start!!

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  51. I love taking my son and we like to see what new products are at the show. I love the alcohol testing section too!

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  65. I have this year gone gluten free, so I will be on the look out for these foods and inspiration for gluten free cooking

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  66. I am mostly looking forward to the cooking demonstrations. I love to get inspiration for new cooking ideas.

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  73. im looking forward to seeing all the new products and trying all the samples of gin . i love all the demos and ill be keeping an eye out for a new coffee machine

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  78. I love to discover and try new products at the show, and I love the tasting of the alcohol too, it’s a good just it’s only a short train journey away. This year I’ll be interested in vegan products as despite vegetarian for 30 years we’re now contemplating the vegan route, so I’ll be very interested in trying vegan products.

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  81. Trying out the different foods. Watching the cooking demonstrations. Meeting the chefs. Absolutely everything! 🙂

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  82. I love the free sampling there’s always something I’ve never had before it’s such a great day out I’d love to win tickets thanks for the chance have a great weekend

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  87. The Hairy Bikers, would love to see these two on stage they have a great chemistry but never lose sight of the cooking. Top entertainment, and of course a top show

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