10 reasons to attend The Food Show Christchurch
10 reasons to attend The Food Show Christchurch
Whether you’re a Food Show veteran or virgin, you need to know what you’re getting into when you attend The Food Show Christchurch from 4 to 6 April at the CBS Canterbury Arena. So here’s the top 10 reasons why you should go:
1. Whirlpool Cooking Theatre – celebrity
chefs doing it ‘live’
Watch your favourite
celebrity chefs cooking up a storm, including Ray McVinnie,
Peta Mathias, Julie Le Clerc, and Simon Gault, in the
Cooking Theatre sponsored by Whirlpool, one of the world’s
largest home appliance manufacturers. The mouth-watering
dishes whipped up in the Cooking Theatre will be made using
delicious ingredients from Raeward Fresh and other
exhibitors, and matched with awarding-winning Waipara Hills
wines. And look out for discount vouchers, goodie bags, and
other prizes from Raeward Fresh as well.
2. The Kenwood
Kitchen – demos and game shows
See top local chefs
demonstrate fab recipes and Kenwood equipment, including
Jonny Schwass of Harlequin Public House, Andrew Brown of The
George Hotel, and Jo Mullen of Sugar Baby Bakery. And check
out the ‘New Generation Game’, an update on the classic
Bruce Forsyth game show. It’s hosted by chef Annabelle
White and features celebs such as Jason Gunn, Gary
McCormick, chef Jax Hamilton, and Invercargill Mayor Tim
Shadbolt battling to win fantastic prizes from Kenwood.
3. Good magazine Healthy Living zone – goodies with
goodness
Arguably the very best foods and drinks are
not only delicious but also promote health, vitality, and
wellbeing – and that’s what this special feature area is
all about. Check out Green Tea X50 detox and weight loss
tea, Manuka products from The Manuka Shop, Bananas from All
Good, and titanium coated cookware from Woll
Cookware.
4. Artisan products – not your average
supermarket fare
The Food Show Christchurch offers a
wealth of artisan, handmade, and specialty products that you
may not find elsewhere. Look out for the J. Friend & Co
range of artisan honeys, including suggestions on cheese,
honey, and tea pairings, plus their latest lavender honey.
Sample and buy handmade breakfast cereals, slabs, cookies,
and snack bars from Pure Delish. Don’t miss Holy Smoke
Smokehouse, the local deli stocking quality smoked products
from hot and cold smoked salmon to bacon, salt, cheddar
cheese and more. And experience the specialty range of New
Zealand-made mustards and condiments from
Mustardmakers.
5. Genesis Energy – Official Energy
Supplier for The Food Show Christchurch
When the hard
work of shopping for delicious foods and drinks wears you
down, it’s time to visit the Genesis stand for a
re-energising boost, plus special offers and prizes.
6.
New products – never before seen in the Christchurch
show
For the first time at the Christchurch show
here’s your chance to taste multi-award-winning handmade
Dutch cheeses from Meyer Gouda Cheese, Truffle Oil from
Village Press, Vogels breakfast cereals, Little Harvest
low-alcohol wines, and spectacular cognacs from Cognac
Croizet.
7. South Island-based exhibitors – mighty
Mainland businesses
Discover superb products from
southern companies at the show, including Green Meadows
export-quality, 100% grass-fed Angus Beef, delicious wares
from the Selwyn Food and Wine Trail, wines from Swallows
Crossing Vineyard, and more.
8. Kitchen gadgets –
make your culinary life easier
The Food Show
Christchurch is Ground Zero for the latest and greatest
kitchen implements, like the amazing Butter Cup that keeps
your butter fresh and spreadable without refrigeration, the
Grate Plate that lets you grate garlic, ginger, chocolate,
nutmeg, or hard cheese without grating your fingers, the
Kleva knife sharpener with its handy suction cup base, and
the Miracle Whisk that helps you effortlessly whisk like a
pro chef.
9. Heritage Hotel – perfect pamper
packages
Add extra treats to your Food Show
experience courtesy of special offers from Official
Accommodation Sponsor Heritage Hotel. Packages start from
$265 per night and include a bottle of Kim Crawford Reserve
Wine, a taster pack of 12 types of fudge from Decadent Fudge
Co, a copy of Good Magazine, and a 20% discount on the
continental breakfast. Family options available from $375
per night for a two-bedroom suite.
10. Intrepid Travel
prize – Vietnam gourmet food tour
Buy your ticket
online and go in a draw to win a 12-day Intrepid Travel
‘Real Food Adventure’ trip for two to Vietnam travelling
with a local guide and sampling street fare, local
specialties, and home cooking from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh
City.
Go to www.foodshow.co.nz to book your tickets now.
ENDS