It’s that time of year AGAIN! The Brisbane Good Food and Wine Show will be on at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from 8-10 November 2013.
See the end of the post for details on how to win tickets in this giveaway!
I’ve been to the show nearly every year and it gets better and better.
My favourite section last year was Cheese Alley and I’m very pleased it’s coming back this year, but bigger and better! Yay! Many of the features this year are included in the ticket price:
- Celebrity Theatre – this year, celebrity chefs will include Miguel Maestre, Maggie Beer, Matt Moran and Matt Golinksi.
- Riedel Wine Theatre – immerse yourself in the best of Australian wine, explore rare vintage drops and uncover new boutique labels
- Cheese Alley – sample delicious cheeses from various regions across Australia
- The Chopping Block – see the celebrity chefs in action as they share useful cooking tips, give away free samples and prize draws
- A Journey through Coffee with Nespresso – learn more about coffee.
There are also a range of events that have an extra charge – check out the website for more info:
- Riedel A+ Wine Bar – savour the best Australian wines with a panel of wine experts
- Fisher & Paykel YUM Kitchen – be part of a hands-on cooking experience before enjoying your dish with wines matched from Barossa Valley premium wine makers Grant Burge
- Lyndey Milan’s Cheese Masterclasses – experience delicious cheese and wine combinations while learning about the unique characters and complexities of cheese
- Explore: Lifestyle FOOD Chef’s Table – enjoy three courses created by your favourite chef, each paired with matching wine.
Adult ticket prices start at $25 and children under 12 can enter free.
The Brisbane Good Food & Wine Show will be held at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre from Friday 8 November to Sunday 10 November and is open 9am to 5pm each day.
Thanks to the lovely people at the Brisbane Good Food and Wine Show, I have 10 double passes to give away. Each winner will also receive a bottle of Sicilian Cherry Tomato Sauce, imported from Sicily by Brisbane’s Benfatti Foods.
To enter fill in the details below. Obviously please only enter if you are going to be able to attend the BRISBANE Good Food and Wine Show, 8-10 November 2013. Winners will be notified by email and have 48 hours to claim their prize. Prizes are shipped directly by the competition sponsor.
Melanie Raabe says
Cheese Alley sounds amazing! Looking forward to it!!
Anita Beasley says
Well if we’re fortunate the cheese masterclass is a must! Plus we may need to replace a broken Riedel glass! 😉
Gina Lofaro says
The taste tests are what I look forward to because it’s how I discover exciting new food products that I wouldn’t otherwise have known about. I also love talking to the stallholders about their products and hearing the stories behind them.
Vicki Martin says
Fairly new to the joy of cooking so looking forward to all of it. Should be a great place to get inspiration. Be my first time.
Kathie says
My tummy is rumbling already!
Melissa says
I would love to see Matt Golinski. Loved his style of food on Ready, Steady, Cook and am in awe of his courage and determination since his personal tragedy.
Katy Potaty says
Ohhhh, I’m like you Mel. Cheese Alley all the way!
Cath says
I would love a sloooow stroll through Cheese Alley!
Kelly says
Find me circling the cheese alley as always. I don’t even need the crackers/lavosh/cheese accompaniments.
Audrey says
New to Brisbane so just looking forward to finding out who sells what and where.
Gustoso says
We’d love to go and blog about the show.
Alisha says
Ummmm – Maggie Beer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Allison says
You had me at Cheese Alley
Mel Kettle says
WOW! Cheese Alley is popular! Not that I’m surprised. My tip to you all planning for some cheese love is to go there early. By which I mean as soon as you get to the GFWS. Which should also be early, as in previous years the venue has been packed by lunch time.
Huge thanks to everyone who has entered so far!
Mel x
NAT says
GFW – I can’t wait to get into the Riedel section and do some tasting and buying,…always something to be gleaned from Mark, the glasses, the wines and indeed from all who participate..:) Can’t wait, my own litlle food and wine haven right here in sunny Brisneyland.
Nicole says
Wait, CHEESE classes? Oh, man. There!
Heath says
Cheese Alley and Maggie Beer? How could it possibly be any better?
Jim McIlwain says
What’s not to like? Cheese Alley, wineries, met wurst, wineries, cheese
Daniela says
Looking forward to gaining a bit of inspiration for cooking awesome meals at home. I’ve only recently started and I want to expand a lot more on the flavours I’m using. And of course the cheese alley!
Chantelle@themarketbasket says
Can’t beat the grand dame of cooking, Maggie Beer.
Chelsea says
I’m looking forward to the Yum kitchen !:)
Ann Hughes says
Looking forward to “wheeling” my way down Cheese Alley (hope that pun wasn’t too cheesey!)
Robyn says
Being a big cheese lover, cheese alley sounds like the place to be !!!
Glenda Booth says
I love Cheese Alley! Last year had some great cheeses but it was darned near impossible to get a taste at times.
Kathryn Britt says
Definitely Cheese Alley and the cheese masterclasses! Thanks for keeping us in the loop on this Mel.
MakeMineRed says
looking forward to some new wines, and some favorites too!
katrina stubbs says
would love to see all the celebrity chefs and taste the food and learn new cooking skills
renee hermansen says
the wine bar sounds good. having a bit of a sample.
Kym OGorman says
Cheese alley sounds like heaven to me!!
Sally Thomas says
I am looking forward to tasting lots of yummy cheese and wine!!!
Katrina S Lambert says
Seeing Maggie Beer in the Celebrity Theatre. Her passion and excitement is just wonderful.
claire evans says
im like a mouse to cheese, i like to nibble it all, so a cheesey alley
Dave Beasley says
Cheese Master Class is a must.
Jacky Burkett says
Cheese Alley is number one.
claire harrison says
can’t wait to immerse myself in the Brisbane Good Food and Wine Show! leave the kids at home and enjoy all there is on offer in culinary delights, especially my favourites – delicious cheese and wine 🙂
Anthony Fensom says
Haven’t been before but look forward to attending this year – for personal learning of course!
Renee Rogers says
Most looking forward to restocking the wine rack. Must remember to stick to the rating system, yum and yummo doesn’t cut it with so many choices on offer!
Dominique says
Looking forward to checking out cheese alley 🙂
Alison May says
Ooh, I’m looking forward to discovering the next brilliant Kitchen Gadget that transforms my life and makes cooking a joy 🙂
Mel Kettle says
I have FAR too many kitchen gadgets Alison! I desperately need to get rid of a few so I can make space for new ones 🙂
Lizzy (Good Things) says
I’m not entering your comp Mel, just stopping by to say what a great giveaway!
Helen J says
I’m having a “cheese tower” as the center piece for our fortieth wedding anniversary dinner. I’m looking for some special offerings to make it up. Yep, it’s cheese alley for me too!
Karlene says
Seeing the celebrity chef demonstrations
Siobhan says
Love when the GF&W show is in town. I’m looking forward to the Explore: Lifestyle FOOD Chef’s Table as I love to find out which wine goes with what food, especially when organising dinner parties for friends and impressing them with my new found knowledge 🙂
Anita says
I am a Good Food and Wine virgin and am in need of inspiration of my new found intolerance to gluten and dairy! Plus the opportunity to see Maggie and Miguel is priceless.
Julia Mason says
I’m basically looking forward to having my mind expanded with different foods and wine, and to break out of the norm that’s in my life at the moment!
Steve Dingwall says
Looking forward to cheese tasting…particularly if Bruny Island is there again. And wine of course!
marilyn says
I would love to see Maggie Beer, and the opportunity to sample food, wine and coffee to whet my appetite , adds up to a great day out
Kim Wilson says
I love walking around and spotting all the celebrity chefs and finding new intolerant friendly products !!
Gail says
I’d be a star struck foodie, the GFWS for me is like going to the Oscars!
Debbie Olliver says
I’m looking forward to learning about and buying different foods and wine, and having a great day out.
Mandy says
As a chocoholic, I can’t wait to visit the Mayfield Chocolates stand!