TV personality and Michelin starred chef, Glynn Purnell has teamed up with Calvet, the number one French wine brand in the UK, to launch an exclusive activation at the Blenheim Palace Flower Show. On the 22nd June, Purnell will be cooking a variety of dishes which bring to life the inimitable French experience, pairing them with wines from the award-winning Calvet range, brought from vineyards located throughout France's wine-growing regions from Bordeaux to Alsace.
Glynn Purnell says: “I am looking forward to the Blenheim Palace Flower Show and to showcasing the beautiful Calvet wines alongside dishes that are born out of my memories of France.” Matthew Upson, Flower Show Director says: “I am thrilled to welcome Glynn Purnell and the Calvet wine activation to the show. Purnell is a fantastic chef and I know that visitors will enjoy watching him at work in the specially created 'French street kitchen' at the show.”
This year is set to offer visitors the biggest Flower Show in event's history. Opened by horticultural expert and BBC Plantswoman Carol Klein, the event will also feature a unique first for the show: a walk-through Orchid Tunnel. Showcasing exotic orchids from all over the world and a collection of tropical plants the new stunning display is being created by Show Manager and Designer Mig Kimpton.
The Flower Festival itself is set within the Oxfordshire UNESCO World Heritage Site 'Capability' Brown landscaped Parkland, and boasts Formal Gardens created over the centuries by esteemed garden designers such as Henry Wise and Achille Duchêne. The Grand Floral Pavilion forms the centrepiece of the Show and features the UK's finest nurseries and growers giving expert advice and gardening ideas.
It is guaranteed to be a riot of colour, fragrance and weird and wonderful plants. With workshops, talks and demonstrations taking place throughout the event, you'll be guaranteed to learn something new and take inspiration for your own gardening project.
