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A spectacular array of speakers are available to talk about all aspects of food and drink. From celebrity chefs, to gourmet cuisine journalists, nutritionists, wine experts and fascinating foodies.

Sahar Hashemi
A passionate speaker, Sahar inspires her audiences leaving them mesmerised with a ‘vitamin shot’ and ‘kick-start’. She motivates people to stop ‘thinking about’ that great idea they have and just ‘get on with it’. She knows because she stopped ‘thinking about it’ and achieved her goals learning a lot along the way.
Rosa Tidy
Rosa Tidy has the magic of communication and the charming eccentricity of her spoken English instantly endears her to the audience with whom she shares her life experiences in a most humorous way.
Richard Cawley MA RCA
Zany TV chef Richard Cawley, well known for his outrageous dress sense and wacky sense of humour is an absolute genius at cookery demos and regaling you with stories of his colourful past.
Jeni Barnett
Expert event host and speaker Jeni is best known as the host and most essential ingredient of UKTV Foods Great Food Live , it’s most successful show since 2001. She has also hosted Loose Women and Too Many Cooks for ITV as well as working extensively for the BBC.
Ed Baines
Chef, TV star, kitchen pin-up and co-owner of Soho oyster and champagne bar Randall & Aubin Ed has worked for some amazing people in some amazing places.
James Tanner
In 2003 James Tanner became the latest recruit to the ever-popular TV series Ready Steady Cook, joining the regular team of celebrity chefs on the BBC 2 show which now draws in close to 3 million viewers per episode. Since then he has become one of the most popular chefs around – he has appeared on Step up to the Plate (BBC1), Take on the Takeaway (BBC 2), Saturday Kitchen (BBC 1), Something for the Weekend (BBC 2) and he is currently filming a new series for BBC 2 called Put Your Menu Where Your Mouth Is, due for broadcast in April 2009.
Antony Worrall Thompson
Celebrity chef Anthony Worral-Thompson is a TV presenter, speaker and awards host presented BBCs Saturday Kitchen for a number of years before moving on to ITV.
James Martin
TV Chef, Speaker, Event Host and presenter of BBC 1s hugely successful Saturday Kitchen James Martin also proved his worth as a dancer in Strictly Come Dancing in 2005.
Theo Randall
A true Italiophile, with a passion for Mediterranean cuisine, Theo is the owner and operator of his self titled restaurant, Theo Randall.
Oz Clarke
Oz is the UKs best loved wine expert.He is best known in a number of hit BBC TV shows, most recently Oz and Jamess Big Wine Adventure which he made with James May
James May
Journalist and presenter, James May is relaxed and professional with a sharp dry wit and an exuberant personality. He is the ideal choice for after dinner speeches, wine tasting and facilitator at corporate events.
Rosemary Conley CBE
Leading Diet and Fitness Expert, Businesswoman, Columnist & Radio and Television Presenter, Rosemary is a fantastic speaker who motivates audiences everywhere.
Judith Hann
A highly experienced and popular after dinner speaker and conference facilitator Judith Hann is one of Britains leading science journalists and broadcasters known to millions after presenting BBC’s Tomorrows World for twenty years, as well as other programmes on technology, health, food and the environment.
Lesley Waters
A former chef and cookery demonstrator, Lesleys lively personality makes her a popular television cook and a regular member of the team on Ready Steady Cook, and This Morning. In 2008 Lesley was the main presenter of Little Chefs.
Monica Grenfell
Newspaper columnist and nutritionist, Monica is also best-selling author with eight books to her name including Five Days to a Flatter Stomach
Sally Preston
Sally is the inspirational Managing Director and founder of Babylicious Ltd and has a superb entrepreneurial story to tell.
Tonia Buxton
Tonia Buxton is a Presenter, Historian, Writer, Gourmet Cook and Beauty Expert whose professionalism and diversity has made her hugely popular as an outstanding events host, facilitator and speaker.
Vicki Edgson
Both nutritionist and health guru, as one of Channel 5’s The Diet Doctors, Vicki is synonymous with health, beauty and vitality. A trusted naturopath, food expert and champion of healthy eating Vicki has published several modern health bibles including The Food Doctor and The Food Doctor for Babies and Children. Vicki appears on Channel 5’s The Wright Stuff and took part in Fat Nation for BBC Television.
Aldo Zilli
TV Chef, Restaurateur and TV personality Aldo Zilli is a fantastic speaker
Jayne Constantinis
Versatile, witty and inteligent are just a few of the words used to describe outstanding broadcaster, corporate and event presenter/facilitator Jayne Constantinis.
Paul Rankin
A regular team member on Ready Steady Cook Paul runs the neighbourhood restaurant Cayenne in Belfast. Previously he ran the very successful Roscoff, which was voted Restaurant of the Year in the BBC Good Food Magazines 1996 Awards and where he was awarded Ireland’s first Michelin star.
Lawrence Keogh
Lawrence Keogh is Head Chef at the renowned Roast restaurant located in London’s Borough Market where he is committed to sourcing the freshest and best produce for the restaurant’s daily menu. He has been in the restaurant trade for more than 20 years and has previously held the position of Head Chef at The Avenue, Bluebird and Quo Vadis, all in London.
Sophie Wright
Sophie is one of the UK’s youngest and top award winning Chefs. She combines great looks with passion and an enviable talent. Her first book Easy Peasy is out now and she is currently hard at work on the second in and out of the kitchen.
Graham Mitchell
There are lots of people who speak about wine but there is no-one with the same blend of wit and authority on the subject as Wine Explorer and presenter Graham Mitchell.
Janey Lee Grace
Best known for her appearances on BBC Radio 2s Steve Wright in the Afternoon, Holistic Life Coach, Broadcaster & Author Janey Lee Grace is passionate about all things holistic from organic food and clothing to chemical free cleaning and natural birth and parenting.
Maryon Stewart
Maryon Stewart is one of the countrys leading experts on men and womens health issues, nutrition and dieting. Her numerous books have found success around the globe.
John Torode
A hugely popular and influential figure on the UK culinary circuit, John Torode is best known as the straight-talking co-presenter and judge of BBCs MasterChef and for his well-established restaurant - Smiths of Smithfield.
Fraser Doherty
The first ever winner of Global Student Entrepreneur of the Year from outside North America, Fraser Doherty has been selling his Superjam at farmers markets and delicatessens since he was a youngster. Now 20 he has won contracts with almost all of the major UK supermarkets and is selling over 750,000 jars a year. He also runs a hugely successful project that provides tea parties for lonely elderly people all over the UK.
Anne Diamond
A household name for the past 25 years, Anne has worked in daily TV, radio and national newspapers. A former TV am presenter who famously co-hosted with Nick Owen she is also a renowned health campaigner and dieting expert, author, event host and speaker.
Colin Alderson
Chef to the Royal Household, Colin’s fascinating stories about the ins and outs of a palace kitchen will leave you breathless at the extent of work required to run one of the oldest monarchies.
Salvatore Calabrese
According to the London Evening Standard, one of the worlds greatest barmen Salvatore runs his bar Salvatore at 50 in St James and was also Bar Manager of the Library Bar at The Lanesborough.
Jonathan Yates
Extreme Sports fan, inventor of the sports drinks WAHOO, author and successful entrepreneur Jonathan Yates is an extremely motivating speaker. Selling his business for a substantial amount of money quite early on, he is still the MD and has had this said about him by the Sunday Times; the bottom line is: can he make a successful business. You know what? Of course he can.
Levi Roots
One of the most heart-warming business success stories at present is the phenomenal rise of the Rastafarian musician Levi Roots. His Reggae Reggae Sauce a delightful mix of barbecue and jerk sauce that won a big contract on Dragon’s Den has gone on from being sold at Notting Hill Carnival to nationwide with Sainsburys, Subway and Wetherspoon’s. Levi has since followed this up with a series on BBC2 Caribbean Food Made Easy and a cookbook Reggae, Reggae Cookbook.
Prue Leith
One of the UKs most renowned restaurateurs and caterers, a well known TV cook, broadcaster and cookery writer. Prue is an expert on gastronomy who speaks authoritatively as well as being a skilled event host.
Tamasin Day-Lewis
Tamasin Day-Lewis has gone on to establish herself as one of the finest TV chefs, journalists and writers and is best known for her cooking documentaries including ‘Tamasin’s Classics’ along with ‘Tamasin’s Weekends’ as well as through her regular contributions to magazines and newspapers.
Jo Fairley
Co-founder of the organic chocolate company Green & Black’s, journalist and business speaker Jo Fairley is also the co-author of the bestselling Beauty Bible series of books.
Alison Cork
Known as the UK’s version of Martha Stewart, Entrepreneur Alison runs a hugely successful business, is the mother of two young children, a TV presenter, a writer, a chef, a gardener and an interior designer.
Jane Milton
Jane Milton is a food consultant, writer and founder of The Food Network, an information hub offering input, exchange and development to the industry. She also runs her own highly successful food consultancy and is the author of several books, including The Practical Encyclopedia of Mexican Cooking.
Gregg Wallace
Gregg Wallace is a media presenter, writer, fruit and vegetable expert and greengrocer. He is probably best known for co-presenting and judging BBC 2s MasterChef and BBC Ones Celebrity MasterChef along with John Torode.
Raymond Blanc
Celebrity chef Raymond Blanc is acknowledeged as one of the finest chefs in the world. His exquisite cooking has received national and international guide to culinary excellence.
Arthur Potts Dawson
Arthur Potts Dawson is a talented chef, restauranteur, cookery writer and social entrepreneur.
Andi Peters
Andi has presented a host of popular programmes such as CBBC 2, Children in Need, Live & Kicking and the Golden Globes as well appearing as a contestant on Dancing on Ice.
Helen Colley
Helen Colley has been in business for over 20 years, setting up her own corporate catering company in 1984. In 2002 she launched Farmhouse Fare Ltd, which makes premium puddings and chilled desserts for supermarkets and specialist shops.
Jonathan Yates
Extreme Sports fan, inventor of the sports drinks WAHOO, author and successful entrepreneur Jonathan Yates is an extremely motivating speaker. Selling his business for a substantial amount of money quite early on, he is still the MD and has had this said about him by the Sunday Times; the bottom line is: can he make a successful business. You know what? Of course he can.
Cyrus Todiwala MBE
The Proprietor and Executive Chef of London’s Café Spice Namaste, Cyrus Todiwala has over the years picked up a number of prestigious awards including British Curry Awards Industry Personality of the Year 2007 and Best Indian Chef in the UK.
Reza Mahammed
Outstanding chef and Patron of Londons award winning Star of India restaurant Reza is a sparkling and flamboyant entertaining speaker and host. Exuding with confidence he totally inspires everyone he meets.
Mich Turner
Mich Turner is London’s leading designer of wedding, birthday and celebration cakes and with a client list including Her Majesty The Queen, Paul McCartney, Madonna, Pierce Brosnan, Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne, Gordon Ramsay and David Beckham, it’s no wonder Mich is often described as the ‘Queen of Couture Cakes’
Jan Matthews
With a £2 billion budget, head of catering for the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG), Jan Matthews is organizing the biggest ever peacetime catering event in the UK’s history. A unique, powerful and entertaining speaker she is available to undertake engagements from September 29th 2012

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