Food show fires up

More than 120 exhibitors will be at the Seriously Good Food Show at ASB Baypark Arena this weekend.

Whether you need new gadgets for the kitchen, crave some more gluten-free options, are looking to stock up the cellar or just want to browse some tasty new foods, the Seriously Good food Show will definitely be the place to be.


Chef Peter Blakeway and Excelso Coffee manager Josie Evans. Photo and video: Daniel Hines.

Thirsty? Get hands-on with your coffee and make it an experience to remember with Excelso Coffee.

Taste some of the latest releases in local and international wine and beer, and check out delicious juices and beverages from around the country. Get your kitchen sorted with the latest in handy gadgets and appliances, and there are so many food options to discover, including breads, meats, seasonings, yoghurts, sweets and snacks.

Explore the exciting world of gluten-free, organic and paleo all under one roof!

Sweet or savoury, the show is said to be the biggest food event in the Bay

"We encourage you to be prepared so you can make the most of the show and avoid the rush by visiting in the afternoon," say event organiser Dana Martin.

"When everybody thinks they can beat the crowds by coming early, they all come at once."

Event-goers can save their arms by offloading their heavy purchases to the free parcel-minding service, where purchases will be kept safe.

Dana says it's going to be a very busy weekend and encourages people to make sure they wear comfortable shoes, drink plenty of water and take a breather now and then.

There will be rest stops scattered throughout the show, where people can put their feet up and rest from the bustle for a few minutes.

Make sure to visit www.seriouslygoodfoodshow.co.nz which will show how to get there, who's exhibiting and when and where to find your favourite chefs in the Farmer Audi Cooking Theatre.

Parking is totally free, and tickets are available at the door – $10 for adults and $5 for children.

View the full exhibitor list at www.seriouslygoodfoodshow.co.nz

The Seriously Good Food Show this weekend, July 2-3, at ASB Baypark promises to be the tastiest weekend in the Bay of Plenty.

The culinary adventure starts from 10am-5pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Catch live action in the cooking theatre

The Farmer Audi Cooking Theatre at the Seriously Good Food Show is described as unmissable.

Coordinated by renowned chef and local food presence Peter Blakeway, chefs and cooks pair off and face each other in electrifying cook-offs. Who will come out on top?

Event organiser Dana Martin says this is a chance to see household names in action as well as the Bay's regional food heroes, cooking right in front of you.

See Tim Read, the MasterChef winner of 2015 and writer of the new cookbook ‘Gather', which showcases the field-to-table food that Kiwis love.

Catch Karena and Kasey Bird, MasterChef winners of 2014, who have recently earned the ‘Best TV Cookbook in the World' title at the Gourmand World Cookbook awards for the self-published ‘For the Love Of…'.

The Seriously Good Food Show is also proud to bring to the event Caralee Caldwell, founder of The Real Food Pledge and publisher of ‘Real Food Pledge' and the recent release ‘Real Food Everyday'.

Find out more about The Real Food Pledge by visiting them at stand 411.

"You'll have the chance to purchase their latest cookbooks, and if you're lucky you might even be able to get them personally signed by the writers themselves," says Dana.

See who's cooking what, and when, by checking out the full theatre schedule at www.seriouslygoodfoodshow.co.nz – plan your visit to make sure you catch your favourite chef or cook in action.

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2 comments

Peter who?

Posted on 01-07-2016 23:17 | By monty1212

He's a burger turner!


monty 1212 , who ?

Posted on 08-07-2016 21:44 | By CC8

flipper a turner is the tool a burger flipper uses! what do you do that makes you better?


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