Win Tickets for Taste of Christmas

It's competition time yet again on the blog and I must say that I'm terribly excited about this one. The team who are working hard behind the scenes of Taste of Christmas, have made two tickets available for me to give to one of my blog followers. The tickets are for Sunday 27th November at 12m/d. The tickets are valued at €24.50 each plus booking fee {and if you have children, under 12's go free to the event}.
Tickets include complimentary mouth-watering mince pies on arrival, full access to the event featuring the chance to browse artisan exhibitors, find gifting ideas, indulge in foodie features, enjoy cooking demonstrations from Ireland’s finest chefs plus take a seat at the MasterChef Ireland Live Theatre Show and receive a Restaurant Loyalty Card. The Restaurant Loyalty Card is a new addition to Taste of Christmas this year, thrilling customers with €100 worth of discounts to enjoy in selected Taste restaurants from January to April next year.  In addition, all Florin booklets include a fantastic €20 off your Christmas shopping at Superquinn.  

Here I am with Edward Hayden at Taste of Dublin, last June.

I always enjoy Taste of Dublin, each summer, and naturally it was extra special for me this year as I won a competition on TV3 and got the amazing opportunity to do a live cookery demonstration with the lovely Edward Hayden. I haven't before had the chance to make my way to Taste of Christmas but that will change this year! The weather won't cause any problems either as the festivals is all indoors at The Convention Center in Dublin. Edward Hayden, Catherine Fulvio and Oliver Dunne will be there sharing their recipes and tips for the perfect Christmas. This year they will be joined by a new attraction, Masterchef Live where Dylan and Nick will host an interactive cooking experience with the audience. Some of the Masterchef contestants will also be donning their aprons and demonstrating a few dishes. There are a large list of food & drink exhibitors that will be there to tempt you into buying lots of foodie presents this Christmas. A full list of can be viewed here. With the Taste tradition there will be some of Dublins top restaurants there to offer you a taste of their menu for a fraction of the price. Taste of Christmas promises to be a fantastic event with so much happening under the one roof. I'm really looking forward to it!

How to enter - The competition is easy to enter just answer the question in the comment box below.
The Question: Which celebrity chef would you most like to meet?
To be eligible to win the tickets you must be a follower of the blog, {if you are not already following,  click follow on the toolbar on the right} then leave your answer under this post.
OPTIONAL:
* Like Nessa's Family Kitchen on Facebook.
* Follow on Twitter.

Please only leave a comment if you are available to travel to Dublin on Sunday 27th November. Closing date for the competition is next Sunday 20th November at 6pm. The winner will be picked at random and I will then forward your name & address to the Taste Team who will send you on your tickets.(No cash alternative is possible)
Best of Luck!

Tickets can be bought here for this year's Taste of Christmas.
Taste on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/TasteofChristmasDublin
Taste on Twitter - http://twitter.com/#!/TasteofXmas

29 Comments:

Rita Egan said...

I'd love to meet Jamie Oliver. He cooks my kind of food!

Jtac said...

From this side of the world it would have to be Nigella,I just love everything about her!From the US Rachel Ray,not only would she cook you a really nice meal but Id say she would be good fun and you could have a good ol chat with her!

Anonymous said...

I would have loved to meet Keith Floyd...not sure how much cooking would get done, though I've no doubt a great time would be had.

RedEyeDream said...

I like Cat Cora a lot! I have to give respect to the only female iron chef! :)

veru said...

I would have to meet Gordon Ramsay just to let me say "fuck you" by him :D [sorry for my english, I'm italian living in Dublin ;) ]

@bishop_nic said...

I'd like to meet Gino Di Campo because I'd say he's a good laugh, otherwise, Nigel Slater because he's so passionate about food.

Fiona said...

Well I have to say I'd pick the lovely Edward Hayden, who, without having met me, gave me a copy of "Food To Love" to give away on my Blog. How nice is that?!

Jessie said...

I wouls love to meet Catherine Fulvio or Nigella Lawson as I find them both so inspiring and I love their books and shows. Thanks for the chance to win!

Michelle K said...

Jamie Oliver - he is the single reason I have learned to cook a thing or two!!

At Taste of Christmas I would love to meet Dylan McGrath

trisbayliff said...

Would love to discuss manners and respect with Gordon Ramsey

seany76 said...

id love to meet my namesake Antony Worrall Thompson he always looks to enjoy his work so much - used to watch him all the time on ready steady cook - cheered me up when i wasnt well

Maddie said...

Would love to meet Martin from 'Martin's Mad about Fish' . Funny and entertaining guy, enjoyed his show. Also i would like to meet Lorraine Pascale, another good show.

Anne Loughlin said...

I'd love to meet Ina Garten Nessa, as she has such a down to earth style of cooking and uses lovely butter in lots of her dishes!

Eimear said...

Am sitting here watching Jamie oliver at the moment but I think its Nigel slater that i'd love to meet!!!

Martina M said...

l would absoulutly LOVE to meet Jamie Oliver ,l love making his receipes and l love his sense of stlye and humour,l would also love to meet the Hairy Bikers and the Two fat ladies (sadly one of them passed away),but over here in lreland l follow Catherine Fulvio,l think she is an Amazing chef and her receipes always leave my family and friends with a big smile on their faces .
l would love o win these tickets for my Mum and I ,it would be a day to remember.:)

bernien said...

I would like to meet gordon ramsey, i say he has a soft side, but its not shown

Martina M said...

........Oh my ,l forget to mention Nevin Mc Guire and Rachael Allen ,two of the greastest chefs in lreland .

Evelyn said...

Jamie Oliver - love him!

kat said...

Would love to meet Nevin Maguire - loved his series he comes across lovely on the programme

Anonymous said...

Would love to meet Nigella Lawson - her food os amazing and she is proof that too much butter is not always a bad thing.

Colette said...

I think it would have to be Martin Shanahan. Seems like a very genuine character, lover of fresh Irish Fish, and, I imagine,good company too :)

sue said...

I would love to meet rachael Allen really like her shows, books and receipes. All easy to follow and great for family and if get a chance entertaining. Racheal seems so down to earth.

Rolling Pin Claire said...

Would love to meet Nigella.
Great prize Nessa. I could do with seeing what the outside world has been up to over the past few mths! Claire

Maureen O'Hara said...

I've already met quite a few of them from working in the wine business (one spilled a pint on me once, and was terribly apologetic!).

Would love to meet Jenny Bristow - no-nonsense comfort food!

Magda said...

I would say Nigella. She was the first food celebrity I noticed. She is so charming.

Sinéad said...

Nevin Maguire. I plan to visit Macnean house soon so I hope he is there when I visit

Cuisine Genie said...

I'd love to meet Catherine Fulvio....love her recipes and I recently stayed at the Druids Glen too and loved the veggie wellington...I'd never even thought of making a veggie wellington but will be now!!

Sandra said...

I would love to meet Gizzi Erskine. She is just fab. Otherwise it would have to be Mark Bittman from the New York Times, who creates unpretentious dishes in humorous quirky videos.

Kerrie said...

i'd love to meet Hugh Fernly Wittingstall