Southport Flower Show paid partnership
The Great British Bake Off star Candice Brown will appear at this year’s Southport Flower Show on Saturday 22nd August 2026.
Candice is the proud owner, chef and landlady of The Green Man in Eversholt, and co-owner and chef of the recently opened Margo’s, a deli and restaurant in Woburn – both ventures run alongside her brother Ben.
Candice was born in North London and grew up in the pubs that her parents ran – and that she famously immortalised in gingerbread for her most talked about showstopper. Taught to bake by her beloved Nan, Candice strives to emulate her style, often referring back to her treasured recipe book and hand-written notes. Candice loves everything vintage and her sense of style certainly captured Great British Bake Off viewers’ attention.
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In her life before Bake Off, Candice was a secondary school teacher with a particular responsibility for the pastoral care and SEN provision within the school.
Life changed immeasurably for Candice following her victory on Bake Off with the recognition that she gained on the show giving her the opportunity to explore new and exciting avenues in food. In the years since the show she spent six years as a columnist for The Sunday Times, writing in the magazine and The Dish, has baked on This Morning and Ainsley’s World Cup Flavours and has appeared as a panellist on Loose Women.
She has worked with a vast array of brands on PR and social media campaigns including Breville, Gozney, Canderel, Holland and Barrett, and Now TV. She has been featured in Hello and OK! magazine and has been an ambassador for Avon Cosmetics. She is also a regular at food festivals making frequent appearances at Pub in the Park, CarFest and The Big Feastival.
Candice’s food is delicious, simple, seasonal fare which she showcases in her cookbooks Comfort, released in 2017 and Happy Cooking, released in 2021. The recipes are easy to make and “no nonsense” for a variety of occasions, including baking with kids, birthday parties for all ages, Christmas, afternoon tea, quick savoury bakes for weeknights and “fancier” recipes for the weekend.
During her spare time, you can find Candice walking her beloved dogs Severus, Albus and Sybil, in the stands at Tottenham or the rugby with her dad or trekking both in the UK and abroad on behalf of CoppaFeel.
Alan Adams, General Manager of the Southport Flower Show, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Candice Brown to this year’s show. Candice will be cooking live in the Cookery Theatre sponsored by Nationwide Produce and Viners”.
Candice will join Briony May Williams, Phil Vickery and local chefs cooking live at Southport Flower Show. Once you’ve got your inspiration, head to the bustling food village where you can sample and buy produce from over 50 independent gourmet producers.
This year’s Southport Flower Show will take place at the wonderful Victoria Park from Thursday 20th to Sunday 23rd August 2026.
Visitors can look forward to inspirational show gardens, spectacular floral displays, impressive amateur grower exhibits, live entertainment, music, and so much more — making it a fantastic day out for all ages.
Southport residents (PR8 and PR9) can save £12 on gate price tickets through buying at these local outlets (proof of address required):
The Atkinson (Lord Street, Southport town centre)
Waterstones (Chapel Street, Southport town centre)
Busy Body’s (Birkdale Village) – cash only
Checkers (Churchtown Village) – cash only
Lions Charity Shop (Ainsdale Village)
Kids under 16 go FREE with a paying adult.
Early bird tickets are now on sale www.southportflowershow.co.uk
Buy tickets in advance of the show and save. Early bird tickets are flexible and can be used on any one of the show days.
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