Kokova Magazine

Raymond Blanc, one of Britain's most celebrated chefs and a strong proponent of organic cuisine, has been confirmed to host a live demonstration in this year's Natural Food Kitchen at the Natural & Organic Products Europe trade show, which returns to London's Olympia next month.

The influential French chef, who was awarded an honorary OBE for his services to the British food industry in 2008, is chef patron of the world famous Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, which has held two Michelin stars for 28 years and trained a generation of award-winning chefs.

Blanc has championed the importance of good nutrition, sustainable sourcing and promoting responsible business and environmental practices for much of his professional career, and was named the first president of the Sustainable Restaurant Association last year.

I am delighted to be involved in this year's Natural Food Kitchen. I'm a passionate advocate of organic farming and this fabulous event showcases everything that is organic, sustainable and delicious, and at the heart of any good chefs cooking.

Closing the show with the last interactive session of the day, Blanc will be offering visitors to the show a rare treat as he shares insights into his career so far and answers audience questions. All whilst preparing his own delicious bespoke recipe for the perfect porridge made with Pertwood Farm's award-winning organic oats.

The Natural Food Kitchen line-up also includes recently confirmed sessions by gourmet vegetarian chef Natasha Corrett and leading Harley Street nutritionist Vicki Edgson, co-authors of the popular 'Honestly Healthy' alkaline cookbook, which has garnered rave reviews from celebrity fans such as Victoria Beckham and Robbie Williams.

Natasha Corrett recommends following a predominately alkaline eating plan (cutting out acidic foods such as cow's milk, chicken, white flours, and chocolate etc for at least 70% of the time).

It will be a pleasure to be around so many like minded people at the Natural Food Show, who want to learn more about how to eat in a way that will benefit their long-term health and wellbeing.

Our bodies function best when in an overall alkaline state, PH 7.365, and yet much of our current eating trends and diets are very acid-forming in the body, leading to internal stress on the digestive and other systems.

I will be creating delicious food that is dairy and wheat-free, but full of nutritional value that will keep your digestive system balanced, your energy levels up and your skin and hair glowing!

Corrett's writing partner Vicki Edgson meanwhile, whose first book The Food Doctor was co-authored with Ian Marber (with whom she also co-founded the business of the same name), will be kicking off the show's two day line-up.

The former face of nutrition for Channel 5's 'Diet Doctors', and co-presenter of BBC1's Fat Nation, Edgson is a firm advocate of eating foods that are "as close to nature as nature intended".

The Natural Food Show is part of Natural & Organic Products Europe, which also includes Natural Beauty & Spa, Natural Living and Health & Nutrition sections.

This is a TRADE ONLY event