Matt Healey

Celebrity TV chef, Gino D' Acampo will be showcasing his culinary skills at this years Liverpool Food and Drink Festival on Sunday 18th September.

Situated at Sefton Park, the two day award-winning festival is in its eighth year of operation and promises to be bigger than ever showcasing both national and local businesses such as: Bold Street Coffee, American Pizza Slice and The Yog Bar.

Talking about Mr D' Acampo's appearance at the event, Festival Director, Denise Harris said: “We’re delighted that Gino D’Acampo will be with us at the festival this September, and he joins a long list of celebrities who have appeared at the event.

Not only is he a fantastic chef, who champions Italian cuisine and his home country’s wealth of ingredients, but also a much-loved television personality.”

As a winner of ITV's I'm A Celebrity Get Me Outta Here, D'Acampo will be hosting demonstrations, holding Q&A sessions as well as a meeting with festival goers.

Over 45,000 people flocked to the festival last year and with the introduction of 'zones' - areas focused on specific food and drink genres such as craft beer and Good Life, designed for healthy living - will certainly appeal to the masses.

The welcomed return of the 'gin journey' will also give festival goers a warm fuzzy feeling by being able to learn about the production of gin and sample the produce.

Tickets are £10 advance for the weekend or £6 advance for a day entry and are available here.