Food is an essential part of Christmas, so who better to gain tips and inspiration for your festive dinner and family parties than your favourite television chefs at the Good Food Show at Birmingham NEC.

The BBC Christmas Good Food Show is the biggest festive themed food show in the UK, packed with over 500 stalls from specialist award-winning producers you won’t see on the High Street and selling everything you need to make your Christmas a culinary delight.

Discover new flavours and healthy foods for Winter from all over the world and stock up your drinks cabinet. With every stall offering samples you won’t go hungry and are guaranteed to try something new!

The Christmas Market is also a great place to start your Christmas shopping and pick up some gifts for your hard-to-buy loved ones or treat youself.

Looking to pick up tips from culinary experts? If so, head to the Big Kitchen Supertheatre and watch your favourite chefs, including Tom Kerridge, Mary Berry, Michel Roux Jr, The Hairy Bikers and The Great British Bake-Off winner Nadiya Hussain.

Whether you’re looking for inspiration for your Christmas Turkey or tasty tipples for New Year, you’re guaranteed to go home with plenty of ideas and recipes to impress your family and friends.

If you want to know how to make the best Christmas Pudding or are struggling with your sprouts, don’t forget to ask the experts at the BBC Good Food Stage who will be hand to help.

The pop-up book store is a great place to meet your favourite chefs, pose for a selfie and get a copy of the latest cook books signed by your favourite chefs.

You can also get hands-on at the Skills School, where you can learn new skills and pick up advice from those who know best.

With so much to see and do, The BBC Good Food Show is a great way to start your festive preparations.

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