The BBC Summer Good Food Show, bringing summer food to life

If you love food (like me) then you will be heading down to one of the many food festivals happening this year. One of my favourites is the BBC Summer Good Food Show, which is taking place from 10 – 14 June at The NEC in Birmingham.

Celebrity chefs such as Ainsley Harriott, James Martin, The Hairy Bikers and Gino D’Acampo will be leading live demonstrations in the Summer Kitchen sponsored by Sainsbury’s, where you will be able to find inspiration for great summer menus.

Tickets start at £18.50
To find out more visit www.bbcsummergoodfoodshow.com

BBC TWO's 'The Restaurant' Set To Return For A Third Series

Super-chef and restaurateur Raymond Blanc is returning to BBC2 for a second series of 'The Restaurant', the grueling competition in which nine couples fight to win the opportunity to open a restaurant with him.

After being trained by Raymond and his team, last years winners are gearing up to opening their own restaurant. Front of house Michele commented: "working with Raymond is a dream come true. His creative input is so important to us and we still can't believe our luck." Chef Russell continued: "We would recommend anyone with a passion for food to apply. It was tough at times but now we're incredibly happy and I love going to work every day."

Raymond Blanc

BBC2 want to hear from any couples who they think they have what it takes to run their own restaurant. Experience of working in the industry is not necessary, you just need to be passionate about food.

See below for full details on how to apply.

DO YOU DREAM OF RUNNING YOUR OWN RESTAURANT?

Raymond Blanc is once again on the lookout for a couple to join him in opening and running a restaurant.

Couples will be chosen to compete for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the third series of BBC2’s The Restaurant.

www.bbc.co.uk/restaurant

Email: therestaurant@bbc.co.uk

Call: : 03700 104 515*

Application closing date: 31st March 2009

*Calls to this number cost no more than calls to 01 / 02 geographic numbers, although calls from mobiles may vary

Young Chef of the Year

The search is now on for the UK's top young talent in an ambitious new television programme, Young Chef of the Year 2009. Young Chef of the Year is part of a new BBC Three series celebrating young trade talent across the country.

If you are a talented young chef the BBC Three wants to hear from you.

Can you be a true ambassador for food trade? Are you aged 16-25 years and up for a challenge? To enter email: youngtalent@bbc.co.uk, send an SEA to the Casting Team, at BBC TVC, room 3136, Wood Lane, London W12 7RJ, or call 03700 101 616*

Closing date is 6 March 2006.