A COOKERY demonstration by a Michelin-starred chef will be one of the highlights of a major event for those involved in the tourism sector on the Yorkshire coast.

James Mackenzie, chef and owner of The Pipe and Glass Inn, at South Dalton, East Yorkshire’s only Michelin-starred restaurant, will appear over lunchtime at the Yorkshire Coast Expo at The Spa, in Bridlington, on March 26.

He will also talk about his career and his support for the Bridlington Food Festival, which will take place later in the year.

A joint venture by the Bridlington Tourism Association (BTA) and the Scarborough Hospitality Association, and sponsored by Lloyd Dowson Chartered Accountants Tax and Business Advisors, the Expo will be a traditional trade fair with a number of added attractions, including two-speed networking events and presentations on how to get the best from social media.

There will also be activities presented by industry professionals on how to improve your business simply and effectively.

Bob Hillery, president of the BTA, said: “The Yorkshire Coast Expo will be a must-attend event for anyone involved in tourism on this coast. It’s a chance to find out all the latest news and ideas, and to network with others in the industry.”

Mackenzie said: “I am pleased to support and be part of the Yorkshire Coast Expo 2015, cooking and showing off some of the wonderful regional produce I use on my menu at The Pipe and Glass Inn, including fish and shellfish from the Holderness and Yorkshire coast.

“The Expo will give our regional tourism businesses a chance to see what producers and suppliers are available to them – and all on their doorstep.”

• The Yorkshire Coast Expo will run from 11am to 5pm. Admission is free. To book, go to eventbrite.co.uk/event/15708440368/