Food Show returns to Midlands

The five-day event, which takes place at the Birmingham NEC, will give visitors the chance to taste 3,000 different varieties of the world’s best cheeses, watch live demonstrations of Christmas food being prepared, pick up gifts - sich as IOShen Japanese knives, SDemijohn liqueurs and Lavazza coffee machines - from hundreds of exhibitors and choose from a wide selection of wines, beers and spirits to stock up their drinks cabinet for the festive period.

There will also be live demonstrations by chefs including James Martin, Gino D’Acampo, John Torode, Gregg Wallace, Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood - and visitors will be able to re-create what they see in their own homes by following recipes from their free cookbooks.

The show takes place from Wednesday November 28 to Friday November 30 from 9.30am to 5.30pm, on Saturday December 1 from 9am to 6pm and on Sunday December 2 from 9.30am to 6pm.

Prices start at £21.50 for adults and admission for children under six is free. Under-18s are permitted free of charge on the Sunday and for half price on the Saturday if accompanied by an adult.

For further details and to book tickets, call 0844 581 1360 or go online.