11 reasons to go to the Good Food Show Summer 2025
The annual Good Food Show Summer (12-15 June) is just around the corner. If you’ve not brought your tickets yet, here are 11 reasons why you should attend this year’s event at Birmingham NEC.
The Good Food Show Summer 2025 is fast approaching. Held from 12-15 June at NEC Birmingham, this year's event is as jam-packed as ever. So we’ve picked 11 things we’re looking forward to at the show. Book your tickets here.
1. See your all-time favourite foodies in the Big Kitchen
Be part of the audience in the Big Kitchen and see your favourite chefs and culinary experts cooking their recipes live on stage. Book your tickets to see show favourites including James Martin, Si King, Matt Tebbutt, Jane Dunn of Jane’s Patisserie and more!
2. Shop, try and buy
Shop till you drop from your favourite big brands and artisan producers, all under one roof! Try before you buy and discover the finest food and drink, from cheeses, chutneys and sweet treats to the latest kitchen kit, you’ll find everything you need to recreate mouthwatering summer dishes at home.
Discover more about our food and drink producers.
3. Get hands-on in our Summer Workshops
Jump in and have some fun at our Summer Workshops, a perfect add to your foodie day out! Enjoy exciting new workshops lined up this year from Cyrus Todiwala’s Masala Spice Masterclass and shaking up botanical cocktails with Andy Clarke. Plus, Katy Truss’s Fabulous Food Finds mystery tasting sessions will return, so there’s something for everyone.
4. The Good Food Wine Club joins the show
If you love wine, don't miss the Good Food Wine Club Tasting Theatre this June. You'll find something for every level of wine knowledge, from beginner to expert, with sessions on cheese and wine pairings, sparkling wines, wines of Italy and the perfect wine to enjoy in a British garden. Cheers!
Find out more about the Good Food Wine Club Tasting Theatre.
5. Summer inspiration
Explore the latest trends, ingredients and inspiration for your cooking at the Summer Kitchen, hosted by Chris Bavin. Join us and learn new recipes to spice up your seasonal dishes, plus get advice on using leftovers and being more efficient with your cooking. The line-up of chefs features Brin Pirathapan, Jeremy Pang, Georgia Hughes, Becky Excell, Renu Bhardwaj, The Flygerians and more.
See the Summer Kitchen timetable.
6. Enjoy free entry to BBC Gardeners’ World Live
Your tickets give you access to not one but two great shows. Included in your ticket is access to BBC Gardeners’ World Live. Be inspired to grow your own fresh fruit and veg this summer, and get ideas for outdoor entertaining in the beautiful Show Gardens.
See what's on at BBC Gardeners' World live.
7. Adam Frost’s Tasting Table
Brand new, join Gardeners’ World presenter Adam Frost, at the Tasting Table. You’ll be able to watch experts from Good Food magazine in live demos, bringing plenty of plot-to-plate inspiration and cooking tips along the way.
What’s more, Adam will also host In Conversation sessions with stars from the Good Food Show Summer, and sessions with Chris Bavin and the Good Food magazine team will also include live cooking demos to keep you inspired.
Watch the action on the new Tasting Table by dropping by at the show, or find out how you can take a seat at the table itself.
8. Let’s Talk Good Food
Good Food Podcast host Sam Goldsmith will be filming the Good Food Podcast live at the show with the likes of Clare Smyth, Rachel Allen, Si King and more. Plus, head to this free-to-attend stage to talk everything from loving your leftovers, summer roasts, baking, cheese and more!
What's on at the Let's Talk Good Food stage.
9. Dine in style
Take a seat in the Good Food Restaurant, where your magazine will come to life before you in a delicious three-course dining experience. Don’t miss a menu curated by Barney Desmazery, featuring his hand-picked selection of Good Food greatest hits for you to try. Book your table now and get ready to taste the best of Good Food.
10. There’s a dedicated Good Food Subscriber’s Lounge
Situated next to the Let’s Talk Good Food Stage, you can relax and take a break from the bustle of the show, all while watching your favourite chefs and experts live on stage.
Find out more about the Subscriber's Lounge.
11. A memory to last a lifetime!
It’s not every day you get to rub shoulders with your favourite culinary stars. After watching the experts in action, you can meet them in person at the book signing sessions. Say hello, snap a selfie and get a copy of their book personally signed – the ultimate memento from your foodie adventure.
Inspired? Book your tickets to the Good Food Show Summer now and enjoy the ultimate foodie day out! We’re looking forward to seeing you there. Book tickets now.
