Not that anyone needs further incentive to attend The Food Show Wellington 2009 (8 - 10 May, Westpac Stadium), we have compiled a list of the top ten reasons why one simply must not miss the opportunity to visit this foodie fantasy land! 

1. The Food Show Wellington attendees are lucky enough to experience the insight and inspiration of international cooking sensation, Donna Hay.  And to make it more accessible and enjoyable for all who attend, we’re creating a purpose built 450-seat theatre.  Donna will show audiences how to replicate the fast, fresh, fabulous flavours she is famed for in an undoubtedly dazzling demonstration, aptly titled ‘No Time to Cook’, in the Electrolux Cooking Theatre.
2. For those wanting to extend their culinary know how while watching New Zealand’s finest foodies fashioning fabulous feasts and enticing eats, the Electrolux Cooking Theatre is where it’s at! Experience the experts at work first hand, with a lavish line up that includes – Julie Le Clerc, Peta Mathias, Lauraine Jacobs, Sophie Gray, Ray McVinnie, Annabelle White, Belinda Jackson and of course, Donna Hay. These performances promise to provide the ultimate inspiration for at home entertaining!
3. Decadent, delectable and devilishly delicious, Kohu Road ice cream will be bringing its award-winning brand of gourmet, organic goodness to The Food Show Wellington. These luscious, luxurious, melt in the mouth creamy creations were awarded “Best in Show” at the 2008 Auckland Food Show, and will undoubtedly be one of the stand-out exhibitors at the Wellington Show.
4. Electrolux takes the humble hamper to whole new extremes with their palatial prize – The Electrolux Ultimate Food Hamper – which includes a spacious, stylish Electrolux stainless steel fridge, positively packed with an indulgent and delectable selection of delicious goodies from The Food Show exhibitors.
5. The Wellington Food Show is home of the Culinary Fare, where the region’s best and brightest will battle it out for the coveted “Chef of the Capital” Title. Witness Wellington’s cooking whizz’s whipping up incredible culinary creations in live events, including decadent desserts, innovative antipasto’s, succulent seafood’s, marvelous meats, and delicious drinks. Not to be missed!
6. For those wanting to extend their epicurean education, Australian exhibitors Le Cordon Bleu are the people to visit. Specialising in culinary arts, hospitality management and gastronomy, they also offer cooking courses – the ultimate way to go gourmet in your own kitchen.
7. Family owned and operated Wellington Company Wild Chef produce tempting tit-bits and fabulous finger-food that will add sizzle to your soiree. The impressive range of innovative and indulgent nibbles are prepared to perfection by chefs and snap frozen, allowing you to impress your guests with minimum fuss and maximum flavor.
8. Cheese connoisseurs will be on cloud nine with exhibitors Blue River and Canaan Cheeses bringing their award-winning creamy creations to The Food Show. Made from pure cows milk, the soft, hand-crafted, kosher offerings from Cannan Cheeses are available in a delectable selection including unique flavours such as dill & pesto. Exhibitors Blue River ewe-tilize sheep milk to bring you exquisite, authentic cheeses as well as luscious sheep’s milk ice cream.
9. For those with a fondness for fresh seafood, the opulent ocean offerings available at the Food Show Wellington will have your mouth watering. Anatoki Salmon has superb smoked salmon available in a selection of sumptuous flavours, not to mention fresh fish to be enjoyed in its purest form. Aotearoa Seafoods are set to stun with their magnificent Kono mussels –the ultimate in succulent, sophisticated, yet simple seafood.
10. And last, but definitely not least – the opportunity to sample and savour the mammoth and mouth-watering menu of goodies that exhibitors have on offer. With exclusive show prices available on most products, The Food Show is the ultimate, not to be missed opportunity to try and buy the fabulous food and fresh flavours that New Zealand and the world have to offer.

For more information visit The Food Show Wellington