The Southport Flower show are excited to announce that Candice Brown will be appearing on Saturday 22nd August.
Candice was born in North London and grew up in the pubs that her parents ran – and that she famously immortalised in gingerbread for her most talked about showstopper. Taught to bake by her beloved Nan, Candice strives to emulate her style, often referring back to her treasured recipe book and hand-written notes. Candice loves everything vintage and her sense of style certainly captured Great British Bake Off viewers’ attention.
In her life before Bake Off, Candice was a secondary school teacher with a particular responsibility for the pastoral care and SEN provision within the school.
Life changed massively for Candice following her victory on Bake Off – with the recognition that she gained on the show giving her the opportunity to explore new and exciting avenues in food. In the years since the show, she has spent six years as a columnist for The Sunday Times, writing in the magazine and The Dish, baked on This Morning and Ainsley’s World Cup Flavours and appeared as a panellist on ITV’s Loose Women.
During her spare time, you can find Candice walking her beloved dogs Severus, Albus and Sybil, in the stands at Tottenham or the rugby with her dad or trekking both in the UK and abroad on behalf of CoppaFeel.
Alan Adams, General Manager of the Southport Flower Show, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Candice Brown to this year’s show. Candice will be cooking live in the Cookery Theatre sponsored by Nationwide Produce and Viners”.
Candice will join Briony May Williams, Phil Vickery and local chefs cooking live at the show. After watching the pros in action, visitors can head over to the Bustling Food Village, featuring over 50 independent gourmet producers offering unique samples and treats to take home.
The show runs from Thursday 20th to Sunday 23rd August, featuring inspirational show gardens, floral displays, and live entertainment for the whole family.
Early bird tickets are now on sale at www.southportflowershow.co.uk.
Early bird tickets are flexible and can be used on any one of the show days. Children under 16 are admitted free with a paying adult.