Actress and winner of Celebrity MasterChef 2010 Lisa Faulkner will be joining the festival for the first time alongside boyfriend – and MasterChef presenter – Aussie chef John Torode, who is back after wowing audiences last year.

Whether you’re tucking into a traditional turkey dinner this Christmas or something a little bit different, there’s no denying that great food is a highlight of the festive period.

Christmas spirit was at an all-time high today as Manchester’s first ever Ideal Home Show kicked off at Event City.