11 reasons to go to the Good Food Show Winter 2024
The Good Food Show Winter 2024 (21–24 November) will be here soon! Don’t miss our 11 reasons why you should attend this year’s event at Birmingham NEC.
A festive day out awaits! And there’s quite the spread at the Good Food Show Winter 2024. Held from 21-24 November at NEC Birmingham, this year's event is set to be as festive as ever. We’ve picked 11 things we’re looking forward to at the show. Book your tickets here: Book here.
11 reasons to buy tickets to the Good Food Show Winter 2024
1. Find out what your favourite chefs are cooking this Christmas
Book seats on the Big Kitchen and see your favourite chefs and culinary experts cooking their recipes live on stage to get ideas just in time for the festive season. With James Martin, Tom Kerridge, Nadiya Hussain, Michel Roux, Matt Tebbutt, Lisa Faulkner, John Torode and many more, who will you see?
2. Shop, try and buy
From exquisite hot chocolate from Mörk Chocolate and artisan cheeses from Shepherd’s Purse to premium wines and top-of-the-line cookware from Hexclad, and appliances from Salter, find something that friends and family will love from the stacked line-up of unique brands. Plus, meet the artisan producers and get top tips and hear the stories behind the brands. You’ll be sure to find your new foodie favourites and have your cupboards stocked for the festive season.
Discover more about our food and drink producers
3. Learn new skills in the Winter Workshops
Get inspired and learn new skills in our creative workshops to help you wow your friends and family this winter. Join a session in the Winter Workshops, from creating festive cocktails to perfecting canapes and more!
4. Christmas Kitchen
Immerse yourself in the festive spirit with mouthwatering recipes cooked live on the Christmas Kitchen. Host Chris Bavin will be joined by comfort-food expert Sophie Wyburd, Rachel Green, gluten-free guru Becky Excell, Scottish-Malaysian chef Julie Lin and many more! Plus, stage sponsor Franklin & Sons’ will be pairing their new range of soft drinks with the dishes cooked on stage. Don’t miss out on the Christmas Kitchen magic!
Find out more about the Christmas Kitchen
5. Wonderful wine
The Good Food Wine Club Tasting Theatre is back with a bang this November. Grant Hedley, Laithwaites Wines very own wine enthusiast, will be hosting five sessions a day covering all the need to know tips and info for choosing your festive wines. Plus, new for this year, Good Food’s Magazine Editor Keith Kendrick will be hosting Wine and Cheese pairings – delicious!
Find out more about the Good Food Wine Club Tasting Theatre
6. NEW Good Food Kitchen
Hosted by Barney Desmazery, join the Good Food Magazine team and star contributors at the brand new Good Food Kitchen stage. You’ll find plenty of ideas, twists on festive classics, tips on using leftovers and plant-based recipes from the fantastic line up including food writer and baker Chetna Makan, plant-based cook Max La Manna, plus Dr Chintal Patel for healthy eating tips, chocolate expert Paul A Young and gluten-free dishes from Becky Excell.
Discover the Good Food Kitchen here
7. Fabulous Food Finds Tasting Theatre
Indulge your taste buds and discover festive delights at the Fabulous Food Finds Tasting Theatre, where you can challenge your palate, broaden your culinary horizons, and savour exquisite products. Hosted by the specialty food and drink expert Katy Truss, these sessions are crafted to showcase top-quality products from the talented producers at the show, with sessions on cheese and perfect pairings, superb spices, and festive tastings from top-quality products and more.
Fabulous Food Finds Tasting Theatre
8. Discover the secrets of your favourite chef’s success
Head to the Let’s Talk Good Food Stage, hosted by Samuel Goldsmith and Good Food podcast’s Mallika Basu to hear intimate podcast style interviews with the top chefs and experts at the Show – including James Martin, Michel Roux, Tom Kerridge, Nadiya Hussain, Paul Ainsworth, John Torode, Lisa Faulkner, Jane Dunn of Jane’s Patisserie and more! What’s more, the stage is free-to-attend and you’ll have the chance to put your questions to the experts.
What's on at the Let's Talk Good Food stage
9. Calling all foodie fanatics!
Embark on a culinary adventure like no other with the Lexus Takumi Lunch Club. Delight your senses with a three-course taste experience inspired by our Takumi Ambassador Emily Roux and Michelin-star chefs Michel Roux, Angela Hartnett, and Glynn Purnell. Or make it a day to remember dining in style at the Good Food Restaurant, inspired by Good Food Christmas recipes from the magazine to tantalise your tastebuds.
10. Good Food Subscriber’s Club Lounge
As a subscriber, you’re in for some tasty perks. Enjoy an extra discount on tickets with your 10-digit number, unwind in an exclusive lounge overlooking the Let's Talk Good Food Stage, and enjoy special book signings with stars like James Martin, Nadiya Hussain, Matt Tebbutt, and more.
Find out more about the Subscriber's Lounge
11. Make magical memories
It’s not every day you get to rub shoulders with your favourite culinary stars. After watching the experts in action, you can meet them in person at the Book Signing sessions. Say hello, snap a selfie, and get a copy of their book personally signed – the ultimate memento from your foodie adventure.
Find out more about the Book Signings
Inspired? Book your tickets to the Good Food Show Winter now and enjoy the ultimate festive foodie day out! We’re looking forward to seeing you there.
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