Ideal Home Show Christmas & Eat & Drink Festival 21 - 25 November 2018

Former chef, Jackie Christan, uses her late mother's secret recipe for Jamaican rum cake to bring fabulous flavours to the show and keep Doreen's memory alive

Josie Wells brings a Yorkshire-made, reusable, beeswax impregnated cling film alternative to the Eat & Drink Festival.

Kathy Britton, from Lincolnshire, brings 20-years of brewing experience to the show and new range of Zest craft beers

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From bank manager to successful children's author, Karen Gee, brings her stories about Dodger Dog, written to help children develop values and behaviours, to the Show.

Laura Titchiner, from Hampshire-based door-step milk deliverers, Milk & More.

Hand-crafted wooden tables weighing up to 700Kg, made in Oxford, are the business of Kevin Gallogly, from Kerry.

Dog lover Debbie Greaves, from Milton Keynes with her innovative dog-walking bags...and an interesting fact about dog walking routes in Milton Keynes!

Rebekah Chol, from London, started her working life as an engineer and now has a successful business as gifting expert. She has been giving a masterclass in gift wrapping to a big crowd in the Christmas Theatre at the Show.

Wine and drinks expert Olly Smith guides us through the best drinks for a range of classic Christmas foods.

James Jacoby, from Hertfordshire, with his plant-based, non-alcoholic spirits.crystals.

Nadia Castellini, from Cheshire, with her Italian-designed denim jackets, hand-decorated with Swarkovski crystals.

Duncan Ross, from Cheltenham, Glos with the world's first wearable hot water bottle.

Ideal Home Show regular, Lee Ward from Margate, with his Lucky Dog bling for dogs.

Gabriella Pagano, from Cobham, Surrey, with a large collection of crystals for the home.

Ruthie Conway, from Kent, swapped 20years of working in Tower Hamlets for her own buinsess making gourmet dog biscuits on her kitchen table.

Richard Arnold, Coastal Distillery from Lincolnshire. Drinks inspired by the history of the RAF in Lincolnshire.

David Domoney is a Chartered Horticulturalist whose expertise has won him 30 Royal Horticultural Society Medals for garden design and plant exhibits at national garden shows in the UK. He designed the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Garden at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show to celebrate the Commission’s Centenary. David Domoney presents gardening on national television to 4 million viewers and he writes for national newspaper the Sunday Mirror. He also writes for two big magazine titles: House Beautiful magazine, one of the UK's leading home and lifestyle titles, and Grow Your Own magazine, the biggest specialist in garden home produce. These combined publications give him an audience of 3 million readers. David is Gardening Ambassador for THRIVE, a national charity that enables positive change in the lives of disabled and disadvantaged people through the use of gardening and social horticultural therapy. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Horticulture and pioneered the Young Gardeners of the Year annual competition, now in its fifth year, through his association with The Prince’s Foundation. David is also a governor for the London Colleges of Horticulture at Capel Manor and sits on the RHS Commercial Board. David is the founder of Cultivation Street, a national community gardening campaign in association with the Horticultural Trades Association. David Domoney is also an experienced presenter, frequently giving exciting and enlightening talks on a range of business, horticulture and entertainment topics, and is known for being a fun and engaging speaker. Catch David on stage on Friday 22nd November.

Olly Smith is a multi-award winning wine expert, TV personality, columnist and author. Celebrated for his infectious enthusiasm, his boundless knowledge, warmth and charismatic wit, Olly is honoured to be listed in Debrett’s 500 2015- the 500 people of most influence and achievement in the UK. Olly appears regularly on BBC1’s ‘Saturday Kitchen’ and as guest presenter for BBC Radio 2’s ‘Good Morning Sunday’. His bank holiday shows on BBC Radio 2 have taken him to Le Gavroche to interview and cook with Michel Roux Jnr, a Bank Holiday Barbecue with Levi Roots, and a Christmas feast with Nadiya Hussain. He is the Wine Columnist for the Mail on Sunday EVENT Magazine, one third of Three Wine Men and host of many live events around the country. He curates the wine list and wine taster dinners in his award winning bar The Glass House onboard P&O Cruises. His most recent series Olly Smith’s Ale Trail is currently broadcasting on Travel Channel.

Rosemary endeared herself to the nation when she took part in 'I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here' where she proved she could cook just about anything, anywhere.  She is best known for appearing on many TV cookery programmes including; ‘Ladette to Lady', ‘Rosemary Shrager's School for Cooks', ‘This Morning', ‘The Alan Titchmarsh Show'.  Her latest programmes include The Real Marigold Hotel as well as The Real Marigold on Tour.  Rosemary's The Chopping Block, filmed at her cookery school in Tunbridge Wells also aired in Spring 2016.  A second series will air from March 2017. Her first cookery book, Rosemary - Castle Cook was described by food writer Michael Raffael as “an object lesson in handling the finest produce”. Her second book Rosemary Shrager’s School for Cooks was published to accompany the series and her latest with another Rosemary Shrager’s Absolutely Foolproof Classic Home Cooking as well as Food for Family and Friends following soon after. Rosemary Shrager’s Yorkshire Breakfasts was published in October 2011. Rosemary is a natural extrovert and communicator whose professional career includes a period working for Pierre Koffman at the internationally famous Tante Claire restaurant in London and also a period working for Jean-Christophe Novelli. Thereafter, Rosemary was the head chef at Moyns Park, the home of the Mountbatten’s who held private and corporate functions and where Rosemary was responsible for all aspects of catering. Both her preparation and her presentation are outstanding. This led to Rosemary having her own  cookery school at Amhuinnsuidhe Castle from 1998 till 2002 before moving it to Swinton Park, a castle hotel in the Yorkshire Dales where she was based for 10 years.  The all new Rosemary Shrager Cookery School opened its doors in May 2013 in Tunbridge Wells.  Shrager's Patisserie selling all manner of delicious food opened in February 2014, also in Tunbridge Wells.

Kunle began his building career whilst studying for an MA at the University of Leeds. After several successful developments Kunle founded Illustrious Homes an award winning construction and design management company. Kunle has recently been announced as co-host along side Alan Titchmarsh on the new ITV1 prime time show Love Your Home. To date the company have delivered over 8000 residential refurbishments, 120 Schools and 3 sports centre refits as well as countless private renovations, working on high profile projects such as West Hampstead Square and the military rehabilitation unit at the Headley court in Surrey which was opened by HRH Prince of Wales Kunle is also a committed fundraiser for the homeless charity, CRASH, and has raised over £15,000 for the charity running several marathons, triathlons, and even trekking to Everest Base Camp for good causes.

Lynne is an incredibly passionate interiors addict. Since appearing on BBC2s ‘Great Interior Design Challenge’, her creativity has never stopped. Lynne's work has appeared in several magazines, books and TV shows including 'George Clarke's Amazing Spaces: Floating Homes', Gok Wan's ‘Fill Your House For Free’ and her home is regularly featured on film and television projects thanks to her keen eye for design and styling. She's never happier than in her workshop upcycling with a paint brush in her hand.

Will Upton, of Yorkshire Brewery Toast Ales explains how waste bread is used to make their beers

Jonathan Bunn, from Sussex, talks about the health and well-being benefits of hot tubs.

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Andrew Robertson, from Portsmouth-based Hippy Hut.

Michelin-starred chef, Theo Randall talking Italien...as an alternative to turkey this Christmas

Stacey Forsey, from Prestbury, Cheshire, author of Scrumtialicious Sweet Treats, recipes that are gluten, dairy, egg and refined sugar-free.

Phil Pastias, from Potter's Bar, bringing 80s and 90s arcade games into the home.

Ijaz Shafi, from Bristol - Fine dining tableware made in Pakistan using Cornish Pottery.

Caroline Wilson, from Weybridge, Surrey - subscription toy rental.

John Bullock, from Cheltenham, brings the festive smell of Christmas to Olympia.

Olly is a multi award-winning wine expert, TV personality, author and columnist. His finely tuned tastebuds, boundless knowledge and infectious enthusiasm know no bounds. He is honoured to be listed in Debrett’s 500 2015 – amongst the 500 most influential people in the UK. Olly will be talking on the Christmas theatre at the Ideal Home Show and taking part in the Drinks Station at the Eat & Drink Festival showcasing his top picks for the best festive drinks this Christmas.

Rosemary, best known for her TV appearances on Ladette to Lady and as a judge on Soapstar Superchef, will be taking part in the Christmas Theatre at the Eat & Drink Festival Christmas and will be cooking a four bird roast. The recipe includes turkey stuffed with an apple, hazelnut and sage stuffing. This turkey also contains duck, guinea fowl and pheasant to create a fabulous 4 bird roast.

Max will be appearing at the show on Thursday 22nd November and Saturday 24th November, where he will be running an up-cycling workshop on how to create light up Christmas decorations from pallets.

Max will be appearing at the show on Thursday 22nd November and Saturday 24th November, where he will be running an up-cycling workshop on how to create light up Christmas decorations from pallets.

Aldo will be cooking at the Christmas Kitchen at Eat & Drink Festival on Sunday 25th November and showcasing how to make Chestnut pasta with venison & wild mushroom ragu followed by mini panettone stuffed with mixed berries.He will also show visitors how to prepare Turkey Saltimbocca, wrapped in parma ham and served with Tuscan Cavolo Nero cabbage, crushed potatoes and a sauce of Vin Santo.

Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean that gardening has to stop. The Skinny Jean Gardener will be at the Ideal Home Show Christmas speaking on the Christmas Theatre at about what you can do in the garden this winter.The Skinny Jean Gardener from CBBC Blue Peter has a mission to get families and making the most of the space they’ve got and enjoying time outside.

Olly is a multi award-winning wine expert, TV personality, author and columnist. His finely tuned tastebuds, boundless knowledge and infectious enthusiasm know no bounds. He is honoured to be listed in Debrett’s 500 2015 – amongst the 500 most influential people in the UK. Olly will be talking on the Christmas theatre at the Ideal Home Show and taking part in the Drinks Station at the Eat & Drink Festival showcasing his top picks for the best festive drinks this Christmas.

Rosemary, best known for her TV appearances on Ladette to Lady and as a judge on Soapstar Superchef, will be taking part in the Christmas Theatre at the Eat & Drink Festival Christmas and will be cooking a four bird roast. The recipe includes turkey stuffed with an apple, hazelnut and sage stuffing. This turkey also contains duck, guinea fowl and pheasant to create a fabulous 4 bird roast.