26 - 30 Nov 2025, Olympia London

The Christmas Kitchen

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The Christmas Kitchen, our live demonstration theatre is the community hub of Eat & Drink Festival Christmas. Interact with top chefs, foodie favourites and drinks experts, who will be cooking up a festive storm to educate and inform with flair. Visitors are able to enjoy watching some of television’s most celebrated chefs and mixologists bring their unique style of cooking and cocktail making to life. 

Renowned chefs from some of the country's’ best restaurants and top drinks experts will be passing on their secrets and creative ideas to get you prepped and ready for your own Christmas Feast!

Explore The Christmas Kitchen Timetable!

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11:15
  1. The Christmas Kitchen
    Curious about the hottest holiday dessert trends? Join our tasting session and discover which treats are making waves this season—whether it's mince pies, chocolate logs, or Christmas puddings! Let yo ...
12:00
  1. The Christmas Kitchen
    Chef Dom delights us this holiday season with his festive 'Ham Hock and Pumpkin Patties,' Infused with his own brand of Sorrel-flavoured rum, 'Marvee Rum,' to create a delectable dipping sauce that wi ...
12:45
  1. The Christmas Kitchen
    Unwrap the magic of the season as Master Chocolatier Oli The Choc reveals simple yet sensational ways to elevate your Christmas gifting with the irresistible charm of chocolate.
13:30
  1. The Christmas Kitchen
    Chef Dom brings festive flavours to the holiday table with his Sticky Sorrel "Marvee Rum" Glazed Chicken Thighs. This sumptuous dish is lovingly paired with creamy Plantain Mash and tangy fermented Ch ...
14:15
  1. The Christmas Kitchen
    John and Lisa have a discussion with Andrew, sharing their favourite recipes that blend professional techniques with approachable home cooking, all while a luxurious Copas turkey is being prepared! No ...
15:00
  1. The Christmas Kitchen
    Chef Dom delights us this holiday season with his festive 'Ham Hock and Pumpkin Patties,' Infused with his own brand of Sorrel-flavoured rum, 'Marvee Rum,' to create a delectable dipping sauce that wi ...
15:45
  1. The Christmas Kitchen
    Pumpkin spiced latte using Kitchen Aid's new KF8 fully automatic espresso, also creating a warming the pumpkin spiced syrup.
16:15
  1. The Christmas Kitchen
    Join RUMblin’ on a tasting journey exploring Caribbean Christmas drinking traditions. Discover the significance of drinks like Rum Punch and Sorrell, and how R(h)um plays a key role in crafting these ...
11:15
  1. The Christmas Kitchen
     A great way to use up any leftover Panettone at Christmas. Masterchef's James "Silver Fox"  put's a Christmas twist on this classic British dessert. 
12:00
  1. The Christmas Kitchen
    Join chef Mark Heirs for a fun and creative cooking session, turn your Christmas leftovers into a mouthwatering Boxing Day pie. Don’t let those extra ingredients go to waste—transform them into someth ...
12:45
  1. The Christmas Kitchen
    Sunday Times Best-Selling Author & Broadcaster, Clare has revolutionised air fryer cooking -see how she can revolutionise your Christmas Cooking.
13:30
  1. The Christmas Kitchen
    Join chef Mark for an exciting culinary session where you'll learn to create an array of festive Christmas canapés. A great way to suprise your friends and family and elevate your festive gathering!
14:15
  1. The Christmas Kitchen
    Sunday Times Best-Selling Author & Broadcaster, Clare has revolutionised air fryer cooking -see how she can revolutionise your Christmas Cooking.
15:00
  1. Mark & Andrew highlights a luxurious Copas turkey's preparation, sharing budget-friendly tips for a delightful feast with all the trimmings, making it an absolute crowd-pleaser.
  2. The Christmas Kitchen
    Mark & Andrew highlights a luxurious Copas turkey's preparation, sharing expert tips for a delightful feast with all the trimmings, making it an absolute crowd-pleaser.
15:45
  1. The Christmas Kitchen
    Curious about the hottest holiday dessert trends? Join our tasting session and discover which treats are making waves this season—whether it's mince pies, chocolate logs, or Christmas puddings! Let yo ...
16:15
  1. The Christmas Kitchen
    Join Rumblin’ on a tasting journey exploring Caribbean Christmas drinking traditions. Discover the significance of drinks like Rum Punch and Sorrell, and how R(h)um plays a key role in crafting these ...
11:15
  1. The Christmas Kitchen
    Curious about the hottest holiday dessert trends? Join our tasting session and discover which treats are making waves this season—whether it's mince pies, chocolate logs, or Christmas puddings! Let yo ...
12:00
  1. Join internationally acclaimed private chef Mark Heirs to create a boxing day pie
    The Christmas Kitchen
    Join chef Mark Heirs for a fun and creative cooking session, turn your Christmas leftovers into a mouthwatering Boxing Day pie. Don’t let those extra ingredients go to waste—transform them into someth ...
13:30
  1. The Christmas Kitchen
    Join chef Mark for an exciting culinary session where you'll learn to create an array of festive Christmas canapés. A great way to suprise your friends and family and elevate your festive gathering!
  2. Join chef Mark for an exciting culinary session where you'll learn to create an array of festive Christmas canapés. A great way to suprise your friends and family and elevate your festive gathering!
14:15
  1. The Christmas Kitchen
    Join Eric, as he showcases how to create the Basque Cheesecake accompanied by the ultimate Christmas cocktail to elevate your parties this festive season. 
15:00
  1. The Christmas Kitchen
    Andrew highlights a luxurious Copas turkey's preparation, sharing expert tips for a delightful feast with all the trimmings, making it an absolute crowd-pleaser.
15:45
  1. The Christmas Kitchen
    Join us at The Christmas Kitchen stage for a heart-warming festive baking demo! Lean how to create a Christmassy treat that captures the cosy, welcoming atmosphere of our Maggie’s centres.
16:15
  1. The Christmas Kitchen
    Join Rumblin’ on a tasting journey exploring Caribbean Christmas drinking traditions. Discover the significance of drinks like Rum Punch and Sorrell, and how R(h)um plays a key role in crafting these ...
11:15
  1. The Christmas Kitchen
    A delicious, seasonal dish wrapped in flaky puff pastry that's easy to make and packed with fiber. With most people in the UK and Ireland lacking enough fiber—a key player in immune support and overal ...
12:00
  1. The Christmas Kitchen
    Join Kate Austen, the first female winner of the Great British Menu main course, to create her homemade puff pastry filled with the sausage meat stuffing from her Great British Menu winning dish - pac ...
12:45
  1. The Christmas Kitchen
    The Happy Pear will be crafting a Festive Spiced Chocolate Mousse—a lighter take on a classic dessert. By using water or oat milk instead of butter and cream, they’ll create a light, fluffy treat infu ...
13:30
  1. The Christmas Kitchen
    Kate and Andrew highlight a luxurious Copas turkey's preparation, sharing Expert tips for a delightful feast with all the trimmings, making it an absolute crowd-pleaser.
14:15
  1. The Christmas Kitchen
    Join Matty Edgell, the 2023 Great British Bake Off winner, for a festive baking session as he guides you through creating the ultimate Yule Log. Perfect for the holiday season, Matty will share his ti ...
15:00
  1. The Christmas Kitchen
    Join Kate Austen, the first female winner of the Great British Menu main course, for a festive yet light meal featuring pan-fried duck breast. Paired with a nutritious salad of grains, sprouts, pickle ...
15:45
  1. The Christmas Kitchen
    Join The King of Cakes -Eric Lanlard as he prepares his Festive light-as-air soufflé made from slow-baked apples scented with cinnamon and brown sugar, paired with Calvados-soaked savoiardi biscuits. ...
16:15
  1. The Christmas Kitchen
    Join Rumblin’ on a tasting journey exploring Caribbean Christmas drinking traditions. Discover the significance of drinks like Rum Punch and Sorrell, and how R(h)um plays a key role in crafting these ...
11:15
  1. The Christmas Kitchen
    Celebrating 20 years of promoting the benefits of delicious plant-based dishes,  the inspirational Happy Pear twins create tasty Christmas treats: Cashew & Chestnut Wellington and Festive Spiced Choco ...
12:00
  1. The Christmas Kitchen
    Dean and Andrew highlight a luxurious Copas turkey's preparation, sharing Expert tips for a delightful feast with all the trimmings, making it an absolute crowd-pleaser.
12:45
  1. The Christmas Kitchen
    Join Multi Award Winning Bake Off Professionals -Judge Cherish Finden, as she showcases her expertise and legendary precision.
13:30
  1. The Christmas Kitchen
    Celebrating 20 years of promoting the benefits of delicious plant-based dishes,  the inspirational Happy Pear twins create tasty Christmas treats: Cashew & Chestnut Wellington and Festive Spiced Choco ...
14:15
  1. The Christmas Kitchen
    Dean dishes up blue cheese and butternut risotto using leftover cheese and cooked in a microwave, and a Turkey Tikka Masala using leftover turkey.
15:00
  1. The Christmas Kitchen
    Celebrating 20 years of promoting the benefits of delicious plant-based dishes,  the inspirational Happy Pear twins create tasty Christmas treats: Cashew & Chestnut Wellington and Festive Spiced Choco ...
15:45
  1. The Christmas Kitchen
    Dean's shows us is a time saving Festive Dessert -Ginger and Treacle Sponge with Amaretto Custard. The sponges are cooked in the microwave and served with a festive themed custard. A great festive twi ...
16:15
  1. The Christmas Kitchen
    Join Rumblin’ on a tasting journey exploring Caribbean Christmas drinking traditions. Discover the significance of drinks like Rum Punch and Sorrell, and how R(h)um plays a key role in crafting these ...

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