THE search is on to find a Lancashire food lover to join a panel of experts headed by celebrity chef Nigel Haworth.

The lucky winner would help judge the prestigious Fine Food Northwest Awards 2010, tasting some of the finest foods the region has to offer.

They will enjoy a day of tasting at Ewood Park as part of a team of hand-picked judges, led by Northcote chef Nigel Haworth, on Wednesday June 2.

More than 400 foods will be tasted to find the 50 best products to go forward for final judging in ten categories.

Applicants must be aged 18 or over. To apply visit www.foodnwawards.co.uk