By James Vukmirovic

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The Good Food Show Winter is turning up the festive spirit with even more live entertainment and culinary inspiration, with guests invited to come to the NEC Birmingham from November 27 to November 30 to step into a foodie wonderland.

The annual event will provide live experiences, brand-new food and drink exhibitors, and fresh festive features, as well as a line-up of culinary legends, from James Martin, Si King, Lisa Faulkner and Michel Roux with more to be announced, as they take to the stage to cook up festive feasts, seasonal treats, and Christmas magic.

Good Food Show Winter has lined up a list of events from hands-on workshops to book signings, as well as the Big Kitchen, where people can watch some of the UK’s biggest culinary names in action.

For those wanting something a bit more festive, there is also the Christmas Kitchen, hosted by Chris Bavin and a festive recipes made by the likes of Chariya Khattiyot and Ping Coombes and The Happy Pear.

The show will be bringing together hundreds of handpicked producers, from big-name brands to small artisan creators, such as The Cheshire Cheese Company, Atrangi and Benona Chocolates, to name a few.

Visitors can discover brand-new product launches, find a favourite snack, and connect with the makers bringing their creations to life, while it will also be a one-stop destination for festive gifting, from stocking fillers to Christmas gadgets.

The new Gifting Village area of the show is perfect for finding stocking fillers and gifts alike, with brand such as Soctopus, and Selbrae House in attendance, with more to be announced.

Other areas of interest will include the Good Food Hub, a must-visit area bringing the very best of the Good Food brand to life with more experiences than ever.

Visitors can take a seat at the free-to-attend stages, including the Good Food Kitchen, where magazine recipes come alive, with chefs such as Brin Pirathapan, Karan Gokani, and Max La Manna, confirmed to take to the stage.

The Let’s Talk Good Food Stage features live podcast recordings, lively discussions, and the brand-new Kitchen Clinic, with themed sessions ranging from perfecting roast potatoes to mastering veggie centrepieces for the table.

There will also be hands-on workshops, such as a Christmas Table session, where people can discover the world of Magical masalas with Cyrus Todiwala in an intimate setting, while Andy’s Christmas Cocktail Crackers will help people to learn to create festive cocktails that are sure to impress guests.

Part of the appeal of the Good Food Show is the opportunity to enjoy tastings, such as the Good Food Wine Club and the Love At First Bite Restaurant by Princess Cruises, a dining experience inspired by the world-class cuisine found across their fleet.

For cheese lovers, The Cheese Hub will enable people to try festive favourites, artisan creations, and perfect pairings.

Visitors to the festival can also enjoy the VIP experience, which includes exclusive access to the VIP lounge, front-row seats in a Big Kitchen theatre session, two complimentary glasses of fizz, and much more, with tickets priced at £100 on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, or £105 on Saturday.

To find out more about the event and to buy tickets, go to the Good Food Show website.