Chef Simon back at show
CELEBRITY chef Simon Rimmer is to be star turn at the Southport Flower Show after cooking up a storm in Strictly Come Dancing.
The TV presenter will show off his culinary talents in the demonstration kitchen at the UK’s largest independent flower show.
Simon survived six weeks on the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing on BBC1 with his dance partner Karen Clifton, before losing the vote in Hallowe’en week.
Their routines included an emotional waltz to Liverpool FC anthem You’ll Never Walk Alone.
Simon has been a star attraction at Southport for several years and returns on Saturday , August 18 for the 2018 show to present demonstrations at 12pm and 2pm.
He has been a successful restaurateur for nearly three decades while also finding fame as a TV presenter.
Best known for co-hosting Sunday Brunch and Something For The Weekend with Tim Lovejoy, earlier this year he also presented Britain’s Favourite Food on Channel 4.
Simon said: “I’m really looking forward to coming back to Southport to demonstrate one of my favourite recipes.
“It is such a friendly show and I always get a really warm welcome there.”
The Food Village at Southport will feature more than 60 gourmet producers offering the opportunity to sample and buy organic and artisan produce.
There is also a full working kitchen where celebrity chefs such as Simon and Flo Atkins, a former Great British Bake Off contestant, with demonstrate their skills and signature dishes.
General manager Ray Roukin said: “Simon is always a massive hit with our visitors who come from miles to see him demonstrate his culinary talents. Simon is one of the UK’s top chefs and is local, hailing from Liverpool.
“We’re delighted he can join us.”