The Food Show tempts top chefs, taste buds in Ak

The Food Show tempts top chefs and taste buds in Auckland

The Food Show 2007 is set to be the culinary experience not to be missed by dedicated foodies, with some extra special names gracing this year’s show. Headlining The Food Show in Auckland are Sydney culinary icons Tetsuya Wakuda, Bill Granger and Charmaine Solomon who will be showcasing their superior skills when the show returns to the ASB Showgrounds, Greenlane, Auckland from 2-5 August.

Tetsuya Wakuda owns the 5th best restaurant in the world (as voted by UK Restaurant Magazine). Tetsuya is demonstrating his specialties only on the Preview Day, Thursday 2 August, so get in quick for a VIP ticket to see Tetsuya in action.

Bill Granger’s passion for food has made him renowned for his culinary skills. He now owns three exquisite Sydney restaurants, has authored four best selling books, and starred in two bills food television series.

Bill and Tetsuya will be joined by a line-up of acclaimed food and wine experts at the three day gastronomic event. Charmaine Solomon, Annabel Langbein, Julie Le Clerc, Ray McVinnie, Annabel White, Ruth Pretty, Julie Biuso, Belinda Jackson and Vic Williams will all be on-hand to entertain and inform with free live demonstrations in the Electrolux Cooking Theatre.

Visitors to The Food Show who love eating, drinking, cooking and entertaining will find all their culinary cravings and sources for inspiration under one roof. More than 300 exhibitors will be showcasing, sampling and selling hundreds of innovative foods and wines as well as associated products and kitchen equipment.

Record breaking crowds of 30,000 Aucklanders’ indulged their culinary senses at The Food Show last year. Now in its eighth year, The Food Show is New Zealand’s largest food and beverage exhibition, and organisers are promising 2007 will be even bigger with more exhibitors, the newly created Artisan Alley, and live cooking demonstrations from national and international celebrity chefs.

“From chocolates and cheese, oils, sauces, and spreads to wines, spirits, personal chefs and even naked waiters – if it involves good food, wine and entertaining it will be on the menu at The Food Show,” says North Port Events General Manager, Rebecca Blakey.

New exhibitors for 2007 include China White Organic Tea – as seen on Dragon’s Den; The Professional Bar School who will have their award winning flair team – The Black Flair’s – performing tricks on site; and Good Water who will launch their revolutionary bio-polymer water bottle at The Food Show. Don’t miss Dine @ Home, a personal chef who will come to your house and provide a fine dining experience for cocktail and dinner parties. For the more daring, there is Dine @ Home Naked where you can hire hunky scantily clad waiters who are perfect for Hen’s parties! Favourites over the past years have been Barkers Fine Foods with their tasty chutneys, sauces and jams; Cadbury chocolate; and Old Fashioned Foods who always delight with Aunt Betty’s puddings!

“The scale and quality of The Food Show means that it really caters for all tastes, and this year we have gone to great lengths to secure an exciting line up of exhibitors and entertainment to ensure a fantastic experience for all visitors,” says Rebecca Blakey.

Visit www.foodshow.co.nz for the Electrolux Cooking Theatre timetable, and further information. Tickets can be purchased from this website.

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Notes to Editors:

* The Food Show Auckland is open from 10am to 6pm daily, 2 – 5 August at the ASB Showgrounds, Greenlane.

* Tickets are available online at www.foodshow.co.nz, at the gate or by calling 0800 727 469
- Thursday 2 August is Preview Day for trade, VIPs and die-hard foodies who wish to experience The Food Show without the crowds. Tickets are $30, and limited to 2,500. No concession
- General Entry, Fri/Sat/Sun 3 – 5 August - $20 per person/ per day for adults
- $15 for children aged under 12
- Free for those under five

* A special VIP Preview Day will be held on Thursday 2 August. If you are interested in interviewing any of the celebrity chefs or attending the Preview Day for editorial purposes then please contact us for a complimentary ticket. Please note that media passes will be individually named and will not be transferable.

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