THE winner of the Great British Bake Off will open this year's Didcot Food Festival next month.

Candice Brown, the 2016 series champion, will help get the festivities started at 10.30am on Saturday, October, 28 at the Civic Hall.

Chefs from leading restaurants in Oxfordshire together with former MasterChef and contestants will be showing off their skills and giving tips and advice.

The event will also feature local food and drink stalls, a vintage cafe, street food and live music throughout the day.

Tickets cost £3 in advance.