The Passion for Food Festival, Gothenburg, 24-26 February 2012

This year also sees the 5th anniversary of the Passion for Food Festival, where food enthusiasts can find an exciting range of hand-picked producers, as well as ingredients from quality suppliers of food and drinks. Pick up tips and ideas about cooking at the festival's Cookery School you'll meet a number of well-known chefs who will offer advice on ingredients and cooking.

At the exhibition you will find a selection of drinks, often presented as a complement to the food - wine, beer and champagne, but also new, exciting alcohol-free alternatives. Drink coupons for wine and beer tasting can be bought at the event. And don't miss the Taste Workshops, where you can hear interesting talks on subjects such as wine, beer, champagne, chocolate, liquorice, potatoes, chicken, knives, and much more.

There will be a cook-off between four of Sweden's top chefs, including the legendary Leif Mannerström from Gothenburg, who previously ran the Michelin-star restaurant Sjömagasinet.

There will also be a People's Omelette Championships, an exciting and inspiring competition, based around three eggs, pepper and a dash of water!

Sample some of the taste bud-tantalising organic produce offered by a selection of Taste of West Sweden accredited restaurants exhibiting at the festival (a network of 25 gastronomic eateries that make the most of West Sweden's first-class produce). Exhibiting restaurants include Adelsåsens Kalkon, Knäck&Bräck, ÖstraGärde Gård, Hälsöfisk, Torggummans Ägg, DalsSpira mejeri, Kosters Trädgårdar and Villa Sjötorp

The west coast's shellfish, such as lobster and oysters, are among the best in the world. The inland forests provide a variety of game, while other districts produce fine cheeses. And the fertile agricultural land is ideal for growing grain and raising animals in the best organic traditions. These restaurants serve up such local, naturally-sourced food and are located in an array of beautiful settings - islands, deep forest and rich farmland.

Special offer for accommodation:

The nearby Hotel 11 has the following special offer during the exhibition weekend:

Fri 24/2 – Sun 26/2

Single room - 900 SEK/night Double room – 1,100 SEK/night

Easy and convenient with the City Ferry Älvsnabben or by bus!

There is limited parking available by Eriksbergshallen, which means that the easiest and most convenient way to travel to Passion for Food is on the City Ferry Älvsnabben. It departs from Lilla Bommen, Järntorget and Klippan towards Eriksberg, where the ferry berth is right next to the exhibition hall. You can also travel by bus number 16. From the Nordstan Shopping Centre and nearby Brunnsparken it takes no more than 15 minutes to reach Eriksbergstorget, the nearest bus stop to the exhibition hall.

Opening hours

Friday: 10am – 7pm

Saturday: 9.30am – 6pm (last exit 7pm)

Sunday: 10am – 5pm

Entrance fees 2012

Adult: 150 SEK

Children 8-16 years 100 SEK

Children under 7: free