08 Jun 2018
TV personality and Michelin starred chef, Glynn Purnell has teamed up with Calvet, the number one French wine brand in the UK, to launch an exclusive activation at the Blenheim Palace Flower Show.
On the 22nd June, Purnell will be cooking a variety of dishes which bring to life the inimitable French experience, pairing them with wines from the award-winning Calvet range, brought from vineyards located throughout France's wine-growing regions from Bordeaux to Alsace.
Glynn Purnell says: “I am looking forward to the Blenheim Palace Flower Show and to showcasing the beautiful Calvet wines alongside dishes that are born out of my memories of France.”
Matthew Upson, Flower Show Director says: “I am thrilled to welcome Glynn Purnell and the Calvet wine activation to the show. Purnell is a fantastic chef and I know that visitors will enjoy watching him at work in the specially created 'French street kitchen' at the show.”
This year is set to offer visitors the biggest Flower Show in event's history. Opened by horticultural expert and BBC Plantswoman Carol Klein, the event will also feature a unique first for the show: a walk-through Orchid Tunnel. Showcasing exotic orchids from all over the world and a collection of tropical plants the new stunning display is being created by Show Manager and Designer Mig Kimpton.
The Flower Festival itself is set within the Oxfordshire UNESCO World Heritage Site 'Capability' Brown landscaped Parkland, and boasts Formal Gardens created over the centuries by esteemed garden designers such as Henry Wise and Achille Duchêne.
The Grand Floral Pavilion forms the centrepiece of the Show and features the UK's finest nurseries and growers giving expert advice and gardening ideas. It is guaranteed to be a riot of colour, fragrance and weird and wonderful plants.
With workshops, talks and demonstrations taking place throughout the event, you'll be guaranteed to learn something new and take inspiration for your own gardening project.
What: Blenheim Palace Flower Show
When: Friday 22 June – Sunday 24 June 2018
Why Visit: Discover an unmissable horticultural event set in the stunning grounds of Blenheim Palace.
Admission: Park & Gardens Ticket required: Adult £16.00, Concession £13.00, Child £7.40, Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) £43.00
Website: blenheimflowershow.co.uk
Blenheim Palace Flower Show, Woodstock, Oxford, OX20 1PP
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For more information please contact Melodie Manners | melodie@flamingo-marketing.co.uk | 01637 873379 or 07815 709548
Notes to Editors
Blenheim Palace Flower Show returns for its 6thyear in June, 2018. This wonderful three day show celebrates the very best of gardening, home and lifestyle. It is packed with inspiration, flowers and plants and everything you need for your home and garden. The show is a celebration of lifestyle and the great outdoors.
The Grand Floral Pavilion forms the centre of this year's show. Packed with exhibitors showcasing the UK's finest nurseries and plantsman competing for the prestigious Best in Show Award.
About Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace is the home of the 12th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. This masterpiece of 18th-century Baroque architecture boasts over 300 years of history and is a World Heritage Site, surrounded by more than 2000 acres of 'Capability Brown' landscaped Parkland and Formal Gardens.
Not only an iconic part of history, Blenheim Palace is a living and changing experience with a wealth of events, themed tours and exhibitions throughout the year. blenheimpalace.com
About Aztec Events
Aztec Shows began in 1995 as a family run business and during the past years our shows have attracted well over a million visitors. With events in Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk, Nottinghamshire, Suffolk, Newbury and now Oxfordshire, Aztec have firmly established themselves as one of the Country's leading public consumer show organisers.
Currently Aztec organises around 40 events a year, all have excellent reputations with both exhibitors and the visitors. aztecevents.co.uk
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