Kokova Magazine

The capital’s tastiest food show, the BBC Good Food Show, returns to Olympia this week with a number of new and exciting additions. Sponsored by Lexus, this year visitors to the show can expect to see their culinary idols cooking live in the Supertheatre and - new for 2017 - meet the team behind the BBC Good Food Magazine at the BBC Good Food Stage. Sponsored by Lakeland and hosted by Senior Food Editor Barney Desmazery, the BBC Good Food Stage will feature a combination of celebrity interviews, recipe demos, top tips and inspiration for the festive season.

This year's Supertheatre, sponsored by Aldi, offers a food theatre experience like no other: visitors can see culinary stars Tom Kerridge, Michel Roux Jr and Paul Hollywood take to the stage, giving demonstrations of their skills using Zwilling knives cooking and using quality ingredients from Aldi.

New for 2016, former Bake Off winner and broadcaster Nadiya Hussain joins the line-up along with London favourite Gizzi Erskine, cooking dishes from her new Season's Eatings book for extra Christmas inspiration.

Also new for 2016, visitors can enjoy highlights from their favourite weekend TV food show in the Saturday Kitchen Live sessions, hosted by Matt Tebbutt, with appearances from Ben Tish, Head Chef at Salt Yard Group, and Dan Doherty, Executive Chef of the 24-hour restaurant Duck and Waffle.

In between live cookery demonstrations in the Supertheatre and interviews and workshops on the BBC Good Food Stage, visitors can sample taster dishes from a selection of new pop-up restaurants for 2016 including: Le Pont de la Tour inspired by former Roux Scholarship and National Chef of the Year winner, Head Chef Frederick Forester; the exclusive BBC Good Food Kitchen, with dishes inspired by bbcgoodfood.com; and Mews of Mayfair, offering dishes by Executive Chef Michael Lecouteur, including Orchard Farm Pork Belly with Butterbeans, Chorizo and Paprika.

Due to its success in 2015, YO! Sushi re-joins the pop-up restaurant line up, complementing their restaurant experience with a series of masterclasses teaching visitors the techniques and skills to become sushi experts.

More masterclasses will be on offer too from the Lindt Excellence wine and chocolate pairing experience - guided by Lindt Master Chocolatier Stefan Bruderer and wine expert Tom Forrest. Join in at the Tasting Theatre with workshops from top food and drink experts, including Le Cordon Bleu exclusive Savoury Choux Delights and Wine masterclasses, or for the adventurous food lovers, discover and sample a mix of savoury and sweet insect treats with accompanying beer, hosted by Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland. In addition, learn the tricks of the trade in Cocktail Masterclasses run by Mews of Mayfair, plus a Tasting Experience with Michael Lecouteur, Executive Chef at Mews.

Visitors can also take home inspiration from favourite chefs at the pop-up WHSmith book shop, where the chefs will be doing book signings.

Naturally, the UK's best known Food Show brings visitors a unique shopping experience from over 100 artisan and food producer exhibitors, from cookware and gadgets, to gourmet produce and artisan delights, alongside an array of festive ideas, gifts and culinary produce. Explore the Producers' Village and Wine Cellar for the perfect complement to a unique and unforgettable food lovers’ day out.

For more information, visit www.bbcgoodfoodshowlondon.com