Celebrity host Al Murray to entertain producers at Free Range Egg Awards
6th June 2023
Famous pub landlord and comedian Al Murray has been confirmed as the celebrity host of the Free Range Egg Awards 2023 and will be presenting prizes to outstanding individuals and businesses in the free range egg industry as well as bringing a night of entertainment to hundreds of attendants.
Organised by the British Free Range Egg Producers Association (BFREPA) and welcoming the Pullet Hatcheries & Breeders Association, the event will take place on 15th November at the Telford International Centre and is held in partnership with Noble Foods.
The association expects this year’s gala dinner to be the biggest ever and will follow on from the restyled BFREPA Live! show and exhibition which takes place on site during the day. The show provides producers with a platform to come together and celebrate the industry, as well as discuss current challenges affecting producers.
Kate Dickinson, BFREPA’s events manager, said: “We want BFREPA Live! to be a completely fresh, modern show which attracts more producers and industry exhibitors to meet each other and discuss the future of egg production.
“The social and celebratory element of the evening is also being more ambitious, with more guests and a stand-out celebrity host in Al Murray.
“We have worked really hard to make the whole day and night both attractive and affordable for egg producers, who we appreciate will need to take time away from the farm to attend.”
The event is open to both members and non-members of the association and will be held at a new, larger venue – the Telford International Centre. Reflecting the financial challenges of the past year, tickets to members cost £45 + VAT and include attendance to both BFREPA Live! and the gala dinner, with non-member tickets costing £100 + VAT.
Whereas, tickets for the show only are £15 + VAT, with members receiving a refund from BFREPA at their next renewal.
Guests of the awards dinner will enjoy a welcome drink, three-course meal, and wine, along with entertainment from Al Murray. Nominations for the Free Range Egg Awards are now open and can be made for a total of nine categories, including producer of the year, national food business of the year, free range champion, and lifetime achievement.
Celebrity pub landlord Al Murray has won umerous awards and accolades, including the Edinburgh Comedy Award and secured Olivier Award nominations for both of his sell-out West End runs.
He has hosted countless TV series, including the acclaimed entertainment chat show Al Murray’s Happy Hour, and Time Gentlemen Please. Al has made multiple appearances on The Royal Variety Performance and hosted Liveat the Apollo and Live at the Palladium.
As a writer, Al has also enjoyed great success with his books including Book of British Common Sense, Think Yourself British, Great British Pub Quiz Book, Watching War Films with My Dad and, most recently, Command, which was released in autumn 2022.
More information on ticket sales and awards nominations are available at www.bfrepa.co.uk.
