A foodie's heaven is coming to Tauranga this weekend with the second annual Seriously Good Tauranga Food Show.

This Saturday and Sunday, ASB Arena will play host to more than 190 exhibitors showcasing some of New Zealand's most stunning produce and products.

Elizabeth Cafe and Larder owner-operator Andrew Targett, chef Peter Blakeway, and Masterchef contestants Tanisha Kemp and Verena Doolabh, who are exhibiting at the show. Photo: Tracy Hardy.

Doubled in size – spanning across six courts – and with wider aisles than the 2013 show, the event is set to be a crowd-pleaser, says organiser Dana Martin.

She says many of this year's exhibitors are from out of town, so there are plenty of new and exciting things Tauranga residents won't have seen locally.

'They're coming from Central Otago, the Kapiti Coast, Marlborough and from all the way up to Kerikeri.

'Not only will it be showcasing the latest in NZ artisan and boutique food, but others will be bringing unique imported flavours from the Caribbean, India, the UK and the Mediterranean.”

A highlight of the show will be live cooking demonstrations in the Tauranga Top Chef Theatre with some of Tauranga's top chefs in action.

International chef and author Peter Blakeway will MC the demonstrations, allowing visitors to see how the professionals do it, and get the chance to sample their unique creations. Yum!

Also back by popular demand is the special ‘Parcel Minding Service' where visitors can leave their show purchases in safe hands at the information desk.

More than 2000 free carparks are on offer in ASB Baypark's main north-side grass carpark, solely for the food show.

'There'll also be lots of specials on offer and some wonderful show prizes to be won,” says Dana.

Bay Events is keeping ticket prices at $10 for adults and $5 for those aged 13s and under, for another year.

'There were a lot of people, who for whatever reason didn't or couldn't make it last year,” says Dana. 'We'd like to give them the chance to enjoy this year's show at last year's prices. We think the $10 entry fee is superb value for money.

'And because it's double the size and fitting double the people, the queues, outdoors at least, will be a thing of the past.”

Chef action live for audience

A highlight of this year's Seriously Good Food Show is the live cooking demonstrations in the Tauranga Top Chef Theatre.

Some of Tauranga's top chefs will show off their skills, led by international chef and author Peter Blakeway.

Visitors can watch the chefs in action and be offered the chance to sample their unique creations, once completed.

Joining the line-up is Andrew Targett from Tauranga's Elizabeth Cafe & Larder, Stephen Barry from the highly regarded Mount Bistro, head chef Simon Green from Trinity Wharf's Halo Restaurant and Global Cuisine's head chef Ant Lawler.

'These creative and talented chefs will be cooking up a storm for visitors to this year's show, giving them a chance to pick up tips and tricks, taste creations and watch professionals in action,” says Dana.

Another attraction to this year's show is a new feature: the Palazzo Beverage Theatre.

The theatre is designed to showcase what's happening in the world of wine, beer, liquors and non-alcoholic beverages.

'This theatre will be a 'tonne of fun” with tastings and talkings galore.

'Here's your chance to sit, relax and enjoy, and they will come to you on the half hour all day long.”

Doors are open 10am-5pm daily.