Mouth watering treats at the Food Show

New Zealand’s biggest culinary event is almost back – and needless to say, foodies everywhere are relishing its return.

The Food Show Auckland will be held from 1 – 4 August at the ASB Showgrounds and show visitors will be served a veritable buffet of exciting new exhibitors, old favourites and sensational chef demonstrations.

This year, the event is on trend with healthy living exhibitors and features, including demonstrations by Dr Libby and Chef Cynthia Louise, the health and wellbeing gurus who’ll be showing Kiwis how to make tantalising recipes using 100% “real” food.

Get a taste of New Zealand’s star chef line-up, with entertaining demonstrations at the Electrolux Cooking Theatre by culinary experts Simon Gault, Ray McVinnie, Peter Gordon, Sean Connolly, Nici Wickes, MasterChef New Zealand season four winner, Aaron Brunet and more.

Whet your appetite and wind your way past more than 200 mouth-watering exhibitors, with everything from gourmet chocolates, sumptuous seafoods and artisan honey to raw juice cleanses, cooking equipment and SodaStream machines. Thrill your tastebuds and take advantage of show-only deals – The Food Show has something to suit every taste!

Visit Auckland on the Menu, which includes a market–style stand showcasing niche and artisan food producers from throughout the Auckland region. Supported byAuckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development Ltd (ATEED), 'Auckland on the Menu' offers a variety of taste experiences including artisan sour dough bread, gourmet patés, spices and salts, delicious cakes and puddings, honey, an artisan butchery, mustards, oysters, fresh produce, beverages and more, all served with true Auckland hospitality and flair.

For an intimate experience, learn from the experts in the exclusive Masterclass Theatre; don’t miss your chance to grill culinary masters like Peter Gordon, Julie Le Clerc, Sean Connolly and Nick Honeyman, enjoy tasting plates with wines matched by Tohu wines and a goodie bag to boot!

Plus, visit the Kenwood Kitchen, the feature that brings you top chefs from Auckland's best cafés and restaurants. This is your chance to see local culinary stars create dishes to die for.

Whether it’s eating, drinking, cooking or entertaining that takes your fancy, devour it all at The Food Show Auckland. With four days, top chefs and more than 200 exhibitors – it really takes the food-event cake.

You can also experience The Food Show Auckland without the crowds on Preview Day, Thursday 1 August, 10am to 6 pm. Tickets are limited, be quick to ensure you don't miss out.

It’s easy as pie to get your tickets, just visit www.foodshow.co.nz to buy online now!