FOOD ATTRACTIONS

'SHOW ATTRACTIONS’

Celebrity Chef Cookery Demonstrations – An opportunity to sit down, relax and listen to the running commentary from our resident celebrity Chef Richard Fox as he prepares and cooks the food. A chance to pick up helpful hints and tips for hosting your own dinner party and impress your friends and family at home. There are demonstrations going on three times a day and Richard is also available after the demonstration to answer any questions you have.

Richard is the resident Chef for BBC1’s Look North “Fox on the Run” and BBC2”s Food Poker and is filming six, one hour specials, with TV star Neil Morrissey highlighting the gastronomic qualities of beer. These shows are due to be aired on Channel 4 this Summer and the TV cameras will be seen filming Richard at many of the shows this year.





Take part in these wine tasting sessions. An excellent opportunity and excuse (if you really need one!) to “try before you buy”. Come along and taste wines from all over the world and learn how to recognise a good wine to become a wine connoisseur – learn the skills so that you can impress your family and friends. Aimed at both beginners and experts; The beginners session is an opportunity to learn the basic and all are welcome. The advanced session is specifically aimed at those of you with a basic wine knowledge and will marry discerning tastes with exquisite wines. On occasions these sessions attract a small surcharge.
















Understand the gastronomic qualities of beer, how it's made, what affects the taste and which food it suits best. Men and women are both welcome, however, this session tends to be dominated by men! Why not use this as an opportunity to “leave the other half” shopping and come along and taste some of the Country’s finest real ales we have on offer. Naturally, you have the opportunity to try before you buy, and don’t worry about purchasing too much, we will help you carry it to your car. This session is free of charge and is open to any person over the age of 18 years.












Make “N” Bake area - This popular attraction offers children the chance to make Jam tarts from scratch and then they can take them home and force feed them to the grandparents (finger nails and all !!!!!). Suitable for children of all ages, they will feel like a real Chef’. Aprons and Chef's hats are all provided, and after they have washed their hands the fun begins. This activity provides a great photo opportunity as the children very often end up covered in flour. This activity is free of charge and normally run two or three times per day. Sessions last approximately 40 minutes. Please note: children must not be left unsupervised without agreement of the area supervisor.







Get handy hints and tips on cooking with spices from our resident Chef and then have the opportunity to buy the spices from him so you can create that fabulous meal yourselves. The session is free and is aimed at all ages, so do not worry if you are not an expert Chef as the aim is to provide you with the ingredients, skill and knowledge, so you can impress your friends and family.

Food court

Feeling “tired and peckish” with all the hustle and bustle of shopping and the attractions at the show? Then come in, sit down and relax while you enjoy the vast array of wonderful food and drink we have to offer you, it is second to none. Once refreshed you will be ready to enjoy more shopping and of course the rest of the show.

'SHOW ATTRACTIONS’