BBC Good Food Show, The NEC, Birmingham – review
It’s a food and drink utopia, crammed with hundreds of connoisseurs waiting to entice every passer-by with their tipples and grub.
What starts of as a laid back trip to the BBC Good Food Show Winter turns into an exciting race to zig-zag through the bustling crowd and make a pit stop at every single stall.
It’s no wonder the four-day show, which returned to Birmingham’s NEC this week, is dubbed one of the nation’s most loved food events and attracts thousands each year.
More than 450 companies flaunted their goodies at the show, bringing treats galore and those all-important gift ideas in time for Christmas.
Queen of cooking Mary Berry brought a touch of old-school glamour to the stage, when she shared her secrets on how to whip up the most mouth-watering banoffee pie over at the Big Kitchen alongside Marcus Bean.
There was also a chance for a little more star-spotting, with Great British Bake Off winner Rahul Mandal and Eat Well for Less presenter Chris Bavin making an appearance.
Wannabe chefs turned their hand at rustling up signatures dishes and blending their own whiskey during a string of masterclasses inspired by demonstrations from the experts.
Foodies got up close and personal with their favourite chefs during interviews and rare book signings, while the festive spirit was turned up a notch as live Christmas-themed music jingled throughout the show for the first time.
With what seems like an endless array of stalls overflowing with seasonal products, stretching far beyond your eyes, this is nothing short of a food lover’s paradise.
But not to worry if you missed out on this little slice of heaven, the BBC Good Food Show Summer is set to make a welcome return next June.
