From the 27–30th of November 2025 at the NEC Birmingham, you can taste seasonal delights, shop
for unique gifts, and watch your favourite chefs and experts bring festive recipes to life on stage.

There’s a lot new for 2025, including exciting live experiences, brand- new food and drink exhibitors, and fresh festive features . It’s the perfect way to kick off Christmas with flavour, fun, and sparkle.

The Big Kitchen is also back by popular demand Sponsored by HexClad, it’s your front-row ticket to watch some of the UK’s biggest culinary names in action with a star-studded 2025 line-up including James Martin, Si King, Rachel Allen, Lisa Faulkner, Jane Dunn of Jane’s Patisserie, and host Marcus Bean.

A chance to take home
seasonal inspiration and clever tips from the experts, perfect for impressing family and friends this Christmas.

The Christmas Kitchen, hosted by Chris Bavin, is go-to spot for cosy festive recipes made by a star-
studded line-up. From Chariya Khattiyot to Ping Coombes and The Happy Pear, they will be making their favourite festive treats.

This year, there will be 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.

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.

Explore the Good Food Hub, bringing the very best of the Good Food brand to life with more experiences than ever. 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 your table.

If you are looking for a unique experience, why not try one of the many hands-on workshops, such as a Christmas Table session, where you can discover the world of Magical masalas with Cyrus Todiwala.

For cocktail connoisseurs, try Andy’s Christmas Cocktail Crackers, where under Andy’s expert guidance you’ll
learn to create festive cocktails that are sure to impress your guests this winter season.

For wine lovers, celebrate with Grant Hedley at the Good Food Wine Club – the perfect way to learn which wines to serve this festive season.

For feasting at the Good Food Show, step aboard the Love At First Bite Restaurant by Princess Cruises – a dining experience inspired by the world-class cuisine found across their fleet. Enjoy signature dishes, curated wine pairings, and a bespoke cocktail, all served in an immersive setting that brings the flavour and flair of
cruising with Princess to life.

For cheese lovers, this year they’ve taken their popular cheese tastings to the next level in the Cheese Hub. Curated by Keith Kendrick and friends, take a seat as you savour festive favourites, artisan creations, and perfect pairings. It’s the ultimate excuse to eat more cheese.

Enjoy exclusive access to the VIP lounge, front-row seats in a Big Kitchen theatre session, two complimentary glasses of fizz, and many more amenities. Priced at £100 (Adult) on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, or £105 (Adult) on Saturday.

For more information and to book your tickets, visit: Goodfoodshowwinter