A MICHELIN-STARRED chef will showcase “modern Cumbrian cuisine” at the North West’s largest hospitality show.

Ryan Blackburn, co-owner of The Old Stamp House in Ambleside, will give a cookery demonstration on Tuesday, March 17 at the 20th Northern Restaurant and Bar trade-only event at Manchester Central.

He said he hoped to “show a little of the thinking behind some of my dishes, the direction I’m heading in as a chef and the amazing quality of the produce available from Cumbria”.

Also appearing will be TV chef Tom Kerridge who has opened his first Manchester restaurant, The Bull & Bear.

The show, NRM20, is to feature more than 250 exhibitors displaying everything a hospitality business could possibly need, from gin to rolling pins, and glasses to chef’s knives.

It will also offer live food and drink demos, talks, awards and tastings, bringing the entire Northern hospitality industry together for "buying, selling, networking and inspiration". dishes.

Alongside Ryan Blackburn the chef line-up includes Simon Martin from Mana, Manchester; Tommy Banks from The Black Swan, Oldstead; Adam Reid from Adam Reid at The French, Manchester; and Ben Tish, from Norma, Fitzrovia.

Chef patron Ryan, of The Old Stamp House and Ambleside eatery Kysty, said: "I’m looking forward to cooking at NRB20 alongside some of the industry’s leading chefs. There will be lots of very different culinary styles and influences on display during the two days, which will be fascinating for everyone that attends.

"My dish will showcase modern Cumbrian cuisine, utilising a wealth of locally sourced ingredients from around the county. Cumbria has more Michelin stars than any other place outside London and it’s firmly on the world’s food map thanks to the innovation and skill on show in the region, but also the sheer quality of the produce available to the chefs working across the county.

"Consequently, I’ve decided to take this opportunity to show a little of the thinking behind some of my dishes, the direction I’m heading in as a chef and the amazing quality of the produce available from Cumbria.’’