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John Whaite

Transform culinary events with John Whaite, speaker, TV chef and cookbook author. John works with food festivals to deliver engaging baking demonstrations and workshops, bringing expertise from The Great British Bake Off win and five published cookbooks.

Trusted by Gloucester Food Festival, Steph's Packed Lunch, ITV's Chopping Block

John Whaite, Speaker | Cook, Author, TV Presenter
John Whaite

John Whaite

London, United Kingdom

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John Whaite's biography

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  • Winner of The Great British Bake Off
  • Author of multiple cookbooks
  • Presenter on food-related television programmes
John Whaite is a British cook, author, content creator, and TV presenter. He gained fame in 2012 as the winner of The Great British Bake Off. Since then, he has worked in various studio kitchens, serving as a regular presenter and chef on Steph's Packed Lunch, co-presenting ITV's Chopping Block, and presenting Channel 4's Food Unwrapped. In 2021, he participated in Strictly Come Dancing as part of the first all-male couple, reaching the final. John has authored five cookbooks, including Comfort: Food to Soothe the Soul, which was recognised as a Book of the Year by BBC Radio 4's Food Programme. His memoir, Dancing on Eggshells: Kitchen, Ballroom & the Messy Inbetween, was published in 2023. He has contributed regularly to The Daily Telegraph and Delicious Magazine and has created recipes for Waitrose's online platforms. In 2024, he returned to baking with the launch of Ruff Puff Brownies. John is available for workshops and live demonstrations, which are popular at food festivals across the UK. To book him for your next event, contact the PepTalk team.

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Why we recommend booking John

Book John Whaite to inspire your team with his unique blend of culinary expertise and captivating storytelling. His journey from Bake Off champion to ballroom star offers valuable insights on resilience, creativity, and teamwork that will energise and motivate your audience.

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Trusted by Gloucester Food Festival, Steph's Packed Lunch, ITV's Chopping Block

Testimonials

John is fabulous to work with and just brilliant. Visitors love him and travel for miles - it went so well! A wonderful human and just wish everyone was like him! His manner with everyone is amazing and his demo's were so good!

Gloucester Food Festival

Featured Projects

John Whaite - Dancing On Eggshells book cover
John Whaite - A Flash In The Pan book cover
John Whaite - Comfort: Food To Soothe The Soul book cover

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How do I book John Whaite for my next event?
Email john.whaite@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm John's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
What is John Whaite's speaking style like?
John Whaite delivers sessions through live cooking demonstrations and hands-on workshops, formats he has developed across food festivals throughout the UK.
What topics does John Whaite specialise in?
John Whaite's sessions cover baking and cooking technique, food storytelling, and personal resilience. He won The Great British Bake Off in 2012 and has since authored five cookbooks, including one recognised as a Book of the Year by BBC Radio 4's Food Programme.
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