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Every day this week: 35 tickets to give away to Taste of Christmas
Evening Standard 27 Nov 2009Over three days of gourmet indulgence, Taste of Christmas gathers world-famous chefs, the capital's most exciting array of pop-up restaurants and the country's finest speciality producers to celebrate the best of food and drink this festive season.
As a Taste of Christmas visitor, you will enjoy an exciting range of complimentary festive treats. Look out for Britain's leading culinary stars at the chefs' theatre with appearances by Heston Blumenthal, Jean-Christophe Novelli, Antony Worrall Thompson, Mark Hix and Giorgio Locatelli, or if you prefer to be more hands-on you'll find plenty to do in the cookery school theatre. Plus - there's a variety of delicious samples to try in the chocolate, cheese, wine and beer areas as well as a chance to learn from the professionals.
Taste of Christmas starts your festive feasting in style, with a unique dining experience that allows you to tailor your own menu, there will be an abundance of tapas-sized dishes to buy from the participating restaurants using crowns - the official Taste currency. Don't miss your chance to purchase delicious gifts for under the tree from specialist producers and stock up your own Christmas kitchen from a delectable range of festive food and drink.
Every day this week there are 35 pairs of tickets to give away for Taste of Christmas, 4-6 December, at ExCel. Alternatively, you can book 2 Taste of Christmas tickets for just £32.
Click here for your chance to win a pair of tickets
Terms and conditions: 35 successful applicants will each receive a pair of tickets to Taste of Christmas 2009. Promotion closes at 11.59 tomorrow. Successful applicants will be contacted by email by 23.59 on Monday 30 November 2009. Tickets are non-transferable and there is no cash alternative. Transport to and from the venue is the responsibility of the ticket winners. When you respond, Evening Standard Ltd may use your information to contact you with offers/services of interest. For further information, please write to Customer Care, Room 203b, Evening Standard Limited, Northcliffe House, 2 Derry Street, London W8 5TT. Usual Promotional Rules apply,see
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Reader views (47)
These tickets will be great for my partner and I. HAVING JUST HAD A BABY, WE DON'T GET MUCH TIME TO GO OUT ANY MORE. THIS WILL MAKE AN AWESOME NIGHT OUT WHILE MY PARTNERS MOTHER BABY SITS FOR US!
- Bunmi, london, 01/12/2009 02:41
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This is a lovely way to ease you gently into the run up to christmas.
- Sharon Payne, East Ham, 30/11/2009 22:17
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What a good way to get into the Xmas time spirit!!
- Gillian Keve, London, 27/11/2009 15:47
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This would make Christmas a very special occasion for us and it would be good to learn more about seasonal food and wines.
- Mrs Eileen Russell, Warwick, England., 27/11/2009 15:34
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What a lovely way to enjoy part of the Christmas celebrations
- Mr James Halliday, Consett, England, 27/11/2009 15:09
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Went on a date to this event last year - made some great foodie purchases on the day.....most of which lasted longer than the relationship ;-0
- Linda Feeney, Hertfordshire, UK, 27/11/2009 14:35
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IT WOULD B NICE IF I COULD TAKE MY BESTFRIEND WITH ME TO MEET HESTON & HAVE A GRATE NITE OUT!!!
- Charmaine, HACKNEY LONDON, 26/11/2009 21:21
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Christmas Taste of London sounds enticing!
- Mrs E Sloan, Bishop's Stortford, UK, 26/11/2009 13:04
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I would appreciate a pair of tickets.
My husband is a foodie and organises meals out and would really enjoy a visit to Taste of Christmas
- Sandra Eros, U.K., 26/11/2009 11:24
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Two pair of tickets would start my christmas off well.
I would give them to my wife to enjoy.
Many thanks
A Samuel ----Croydon
- Andrew Samuel, Croydon, 26/11/2009 06:16
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This would make a rare treat for my daughter and myself. We always enjoy it when she and I are able to arrive from North and South to meet and share a London experience. And she's cooking this year!
- Lynette Domoney, Cambridge, UK, 25/11/2009 11:56
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What a great way to gather Christmas entertainment Ideas for all my visitors over the christmas period, and the expense to suit your pocket
- Philip Carter, Twickenham, 25/11/2009 11:48
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What a great way to plan the seasonal food and drinks for Christmas
LES
- Les Smith, Coydon Surrey, 25/11/2009 09:17
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Taking my son to the show would be one of the Christmas gifts I would give him.
- Ferencne Puskas, London, UK, 24/11/2009 20:42
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It would make a lovely 1 year aniversary day out for me and my girl friend, as we both love food
Rgds
Leo
- Leo Abraham, london UK, 24/11/2009 16:37
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Free tickets will enable me take my sick mum out. She loves good food.
- A Anthony, London, 24/11/2009 14:35
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ilove the quality of waitrose products they are excel for christmas.
- Pelagia Wysiecki, shoreham by sea britaini, 24/11/2009 14:23
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I am looking forward to win two tickets to go to the excellent show
- Joseph Lobo, London- U .K., 24/11/2009 13:29
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Christmas won't come without this!
- Utako Tanner, London, 24/11/2009 11:38
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What fun for a foodie!
- Bobbi, London, 24/11/2009 11:29
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Help! Our oven is broken, will there be some iseas of how to disguise sushi as a christmas lunch?
- Peter Tombleson, london, 24/11/2009 07:53
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wow. this is the event of the year!
- Scl, London, 24/11/2009 02:24
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show time food lovers!
- Tony Slipper, london, 24/11/2009 00:03
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Would be great to win something for a change, and I LOVE food.
- Karen Capon, Stanford Le Hope Essex, 23/11/2009 23:38
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What a nice way to start Christmas and to give so many Christmas food Ideas for someone who maybe cannot afford the best
- Phil Carter, Twickenham, 23/11/2009 22:21
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Just the opportunity to be inspired at Christmas and try something new for lunch. The whole family would certainly gain by the experience. Happy Chirstmas all at the Evening Standard.
- Carole Light, Hillingdon, England, 23/11/2009 21:35
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How lovely to taste tastes that I have never tasted before.
- Vivienne Stevens, london, 23/11/2009 21:17
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At this time of year both myself & husband like to do something that we both enjoy, as we both lost family just before xmas, we try to do something that takes our mind elsewhere. My husband loves to watch and try recipes after watching cookery programmes on TV.
- Valerie Boyle, london w10, 23/11/2009 21:13
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Really enjoyed 'Taste of London', it would be great to visit the Christmas version
- Ian Metcalfe, Luton UK, 23/11/2009 20:50
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My Christmas has lost its charm - help to regain some excitment by being with Christams magic!
- Janet Knowles, Bournemouth, 23/11/2009 20:32
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Win two tickets!
It would be like Christmas had come early.
- David Rock, bishops Stortford U.K, 23/11/2009 20:21
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I've just started dating someone and this event would make a great day out for the both of us. I would love to do something different with him and we both love food (me cooking, him eating).
- Nicola Best, Honor Oak Park, London, 23/11/2009 19:36
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Would love to go
- Carly Gooding, Gravesend Kent, 23/11/2009 19:32
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I have lost my role recently and feel this would really cheer me up this side of Christmas and hopefully 2010 wil be a fabulous one for me and my family 
....Val, Sevenoaks, Kent.
- Val Ellis-Boyle, Sevenoaks, Kent, 23/11/2009 19:25
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I would love the opportunity to come to the Taste Of Christmas. Christmas is my favourite time of the year where i get to cook and share happy moments with my friends and family.
Make my wish come true.
Many Thanks
- Franck, London, UK, 23/11/2009 18:55
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I am a single personal with one child and unemployed,It would be very nice if could get a pair ticket for the show to light up my life towards Christmas.
- Joyce Samson Sitta, Greater London, 23/11/2009 18:38
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I am especially interested in cookery demos and learning more about food and wine for Xmas!
- Jacqueline James-Bryan, London UK, 23/11/2009 18:21
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I'm a real foodie so winning tickets would make my Christmas!
- Karina, London, UK, 23/11/2009 17:51
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What a lovely Xmas present!
- Theresa Christie, Battersea, 23/11/2009 17:13
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This tickets would make a nice anniversary gift for the two of us.
Thanking you
M C Stansiclas, London
- Mathilda Catherine Stanisclas, London, United Kingdom, 23/11/2009 16:26
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christmas at the excel spot on
- Gary Roy Butler, Harlow, 23/11/2009 16:24
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Under this hard time, I almost give up all my passtime pleasure because of no money.
It would be very nice if could get a pair ticket for the show to light up my life towards Christmas.
- Utako Tanner, London, 23/11/2009 15:47
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It would be gorgeous if I could win a pair of tickets to "Taste of Christmas"! I would purchase some delicious gifts for my boyfriend's parents and I could get some precious tips to celebrate Christmas with all my family. I would cheer my daddy up bringing him some delicious samples of wine, cheese and chocolate. With respect to myself, I couldn't wait for participating in the cookery school theatre!
- Maria Pia Intini, London, UK, 23/11/2009 14:56
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Can't wait!!
- Linda Clegg, London, UK, 23/11/2009 13:51
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I would love to win tickets to the show
- Fiona Hughes, London SW1P 4AA, 23/11/2009 13:48
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This will make our christmas a special time. many thanks
- Terry Mahoney, nottingham u.k., 23/11/2009 13:31
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Free tickets to a nice comfortable restaurant would make a whole lot of difference to me at this time.
Many thanks
- Joyce Williams, London, 23/11/2009 13:11
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