MASTERCHEF -The Professionals winner Gary Maclean will be passing his top tips onto foodies at a special event in Paisley.

The star, who won the hit BBC show last year, will teach Buddies how to prepare top class meals at the upcoming Paisley Food Festival.

He will host a series of cooking demonstrations at the free event which will take place on Saturday, April 22 at Abbey Close from 12pm to 7pm.

Gary said: “I love everything about cooking from preparation through to patisserie but I also get a real buzz from teaching others how to be a success in the kitchen.

“I look forward to sharing my passion with Paisley’s cooking enthusiasts and showing them how to create showstopping meals.”

CBeebies star Katy Ashworth will also be at the event to entertain children and families throughout the day.

She will give them the chance to participate in fun, interactive games, stories and sing-a-long songs.

Now in its third year, the festival will showcase the breadth of Scotland’s vibrant street food scene, with traders using the very best seasonal ingredients and sustainably sourced produce in their dishes.

The event will offer a range of halal, gluten free and vegetarian options.

This event also forms part of the push for Paisley’s bid for UK City of Culture 2021.

To book a place or for more information, visit www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/foodfestival2017