The BBC Good Food Show organisers announced a brand new campaign across their portfolio of events to support the most exceptional British producers of artisan food and drink. The Good Food Champions Pavilion will be an unrivalled showcase of the very best speciality producers in the UK. All participants will be chosen via an application process to ensure they are of the highest quality possible.

 

Katy Truss, manager of the BBC Good Food Show speciality food content, says: "It's so exciting to launch a new campaign that both supports small, outstanding producers with significantly subsidised rates and highlights the very best speciality food and drink to visitors within a dedicated area of the show."

 

"We hope that by highlighting these exceptional producers to our visitors, press, trade buyers, celebrity chefs and industry professionals that we will make a considerable impact on their profile and help their business grow."

 

What we are looking for:

 

Small producers of excellent, artisan, speciality food and drink that meet our expectations in regard to the following criteria:

 

Quality of Product Point of Difference Provenance Presentation of Product Range Integrity Size of Business

 

What we will offer:

 

Preferential rates set with small producer budgets in mind An exhibition stand within the dedicated Good Food Champions Pavilion Editorial coverage on show website and in show guide Coverage on social media campaign PR coverage pre show and on site Opportunity to put product in front of press, VIPs, green rooms and chefs

 

Producers will be required to complete an application form and send in product to be reviewed. Only the very best producers will have the opportunity to exhibit as part of this exclusive area with limited availability and stands will be available on a first come first served basis.

 

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Notes to Editors

 

Producers can find out more information about applying for the Good Food Champions area by contacting Katy Truss on katy.truss@haymarket.com or call her on 020 8267 8315.

 

The campaign launches at the BBC Good Food Show Summer, 13th - 17th June and applications are taken on a rolling basis across all shows.

 

For more information please contact:

Ginny Braynsmith

Tel: 020 8267 8310

ginny.braynsmith@haymarket.com

 

Show Information

 

BBC Good Food Show Summer

13 - 17 June, NEC, Birmingham

Featuring over 200 fantastic exhibitors and top tips on how to prepare for summer in your kitchen and al fresco dining! James Martin; The Hairy Bikers; John Torode; Gregg Wallace and many more of the nation's favourite foodie faces will be giving top tips on how to create fresh and seasonal dishes. All tickets include free entry to BBC Gardeners' World Live.

 

BBC Good Food Show Scotland

19 - 21 October, SECC, Glasgow

Bringing some of Scotland's best producers under one roof! Plus see Scotland's finest cooking talent live on stage including Tom Kitchin and Nick Nairn. Some of the nations' favourite TV programmes will also be brought to life including Great British Bake Off, MasterChef and Saturday Kitchen.

 

BBC Good Food Show London

9 - 11 Nov, Olympia, London

Bringing a host of TV programmes to life including: The Great British Bake Off; Saturday Kitchen and MasterChef: The Professionals. This is the capital's chance to pick up on the latest food trends with hundreds of small and artisan companies under one roof in London's largest collection of producers! Plus see your food heroes including James Martin; John Torode; Gregg Wallace; Michel Roux Jr; Monica Galetti; Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry live on stage! We are delighted to incorporate The Wine Show in The BBC Good Food Show London.

 

BBC Good Food Show Winter
28 Nov - 2 Dec, NEC Birmingham

The original BBC Good Food Show will be bringing together all your favourite foodie faces along with hundreds of producers! Shop for Christmas gifts, pick up inspirational ideas or see your favourite chef in the 2000 seater Supertheatre including James Martin, The Hairy Bikers and Gino D'Acampo. Plus your favourite TV Shows will be brought to life such as MasterChef, The Great British Bake Off and Saturday Kitchen!

 

For more information please visit BBCGoodFoodShow.com or BBCGardenersWorldlive.com

 

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