The red carpet will be laid out for some world famous foodies at Cape Town’s Good Food & Wine Show from 24 to 27 May. Buddy Valastro (Cake Boss), Whitney Miller (MasterChef America winner) and Reza Mahammad (eccentric Indian cuisine personality) are just a few of the main attractions. There’s even something for the kids in the form of Mister Maker from the hit children’s TV show, Cbeebies.

If you haven’t booked a seat for cooking demos or hands-on workshops at this world class gourmet event, read on for a taste of what’s to come, and then book at Computicket.

Chefs in Action Theatre

Watch as celebrity chefs reveal their culinary secrets and signature recipes. It’s all filmed live and projected onto a screen so you can see the fine detail of their demonstration. The VIP option gives you access to the MTM Media Lounge to meet the celebs and indulge in refreshments and canapés for 60 minutes before the chef goes on stage.

Good For You Theatre

Industry specialists and leading celebrity chefs, including Ariana Bundy (who has cooked for Tom Hanks, Nicole Kidman, Brad Pitt and Madonna) will showcase healthy recipes and demonstrate how small changes in diet and lifestyle can lead to better health.

Get Fresh with BBC Hands on Workshops

Small groups of 12 will be given the opportunity to cook up close and personal with celebrity chefs, getting handy tips and bits of advice along the way.

Foods from around the World Theatre

Sponsored by Spekko rice, chefs will demonstrate regional dishes incorporating rice. This includes Cape Grace’s Executive Chef Malika van Reenen, who will be demonstrating her unique take on Cape Malay dishes on Friday 25 May at 12pm.

Lindt Chocolate Theatre

The line-up of decadent chocolate appreciation workshops and tips from one of South Africa’s finest master chocolatiers, Dimo Simatos, are sure to make the chocoholics taste buds tingle.

Cbeebies

Mister Maker is a character from Cbeebies who shows kids how to make arts and crafts out of pretty much anything. He’s doing five demonstrations a day which are all guaranteed to be fun and informative for the whole family.

There’s so much more on offer so be sure to take a look at the website for more.