“At least you didn’t call me Gordon!”

This is the moment one member of the packed audience for Raymond Blanc’s appearance at the Natural Food Kitchen might just want to forget.

“Marco, I’ve been an admirer for a long time,” she volunteered, instantly realising the mistake. “Ah, that’s really made me smile,” said Raymond graciously – then adding “at least you didn’t call me Gordon”.

This year’s Natural Food Kitchen – a popular feature at Natural & Organic Products Europe – drew big crowds over both days of the Olympia show.