The BBC Good Food Show 2014

It was a first for my best friend and I when we attended The BBC Good Food Show at the SECC in Glasgow last week. As massive foodies and 'experimental' amateur cooking enthusiasts, this was an ideal day out for the 2 of us; sampling the free tasters, purchasing luxurious food and watching some of Britain's finest chefs at work! We were lucky enough to get tickets to see both Tom Kitchin and James Martin prepare some mouth watering culinary delights in front of our very own eyes. As individuals with a wide palette and an interest in trying almost anything that is presented to us, the monkfish with saffron, the leek and potato soup with ox tounge, the risotto with pancetta and an American style doughnut dessert kept our taste buds thoroughly tantalised! 

James Martin preparing lamb shanks.

To take home, we bought pulled pork burgers with apple chutney and for dessert, giant pistachio meringues with cream, both of which tasted amazing and I would highly recommend them. Tom Kitchin's cooking display was especially entertaining as he spoke about his restaurant business, new expansion plans and his desire to maintain product sourcing locally as much as possible. As an Edinburgh born chef, he spoke of his love for Scottish produce and how he maintains this on his menus within the restaurant. He also spoke about how important he believes it is for chefs to attend and work in their own restaurants - a mantra he has stuck to throughout his years within the culinary industry. He maintained that he does not believe in opening lots of restaurants and not attending them, but having fewer where the customers know that you are there and have in some way contributed to the sourcing, preparation or presentation of their meal. The Kitchin, Tom's restaurant is only a 15 minute drive from my house so I look forward to booking a table here in the near future and trying out the Michelin star rated menu for myself.

Tom Kitchin.

I would highly recommend getting tickets for the BBC Good Food Show when it comes around next year, especially if you are into your food and drink and are willing to be adventurous! It is an ideal place to grab some free samples, buy presents for friends and family, watch cooking displays and gain new knowledge which can be used in the kitchen. The tickets are priced at £19.95 and are valid throughout the whole day, meaning you can slowly wonder around the different stands at your own pace.

The most amazing meringues!

A cute little Tunnocks stall!