The Big Sheep premieres at The Restaurant Show   Visitors are set to "flock" to a new feature at this years' Restaurant Show, at which chef, Rob Kirby, will illustrate the importance of sourcing, butchering and cooking lamb and mutton, with a live sheep on stage . "From Pasture to Plate" will feature farmer Christopher Papworth, butcher, J&D Papworth, and - in a starring role - Shaun the sheep. With traceability increasingly important to the industry, chefs are taking more interest in sourcing meat. "From Pasture to Plate" will demonstrate the importance of rearing and using a "whole animal" approach to meat selection. The dishes themselves - 10 will be demonstrated - will incorporate both lamb and mutton cuts, using everything from tongue to tail, to illustrate the diversity available. Kirby, who will compere the demonstration, commented: "This is a great opportunity to showcase food in a different light and draw attention to the lesser known cuts as well as mutton, both of which are delicious and currently enjoying something of a revival. Although I have been reminded never to work with small children or animals&ldots;" The demonstration will take place on The Stage on Tuesday, 9th October from 12.45 to 13.45. For further information and to register for The Show, visit: www.therestaurantshow.com * The sheep will not be harmed in any way.