Dame Mary Berry is an iconic UK cookery writer and television personality. She received a Damehood in the 2020 birthday honours for her contributions to broadcasting, the culinary arts, and charity work. Mary gained international recognition as a judge on Best Home Cook and The Great British Bake Off, including its spin-off series. She also hosted The Great American Baking Show for NBC. Her annual food and interview series, including the latest, Mary's Foolproof Dinners, aired in October 2024. Mary has presented several other shows, such as Mary Berry's Country House Secrets and Mary Berry Saves Christmas. In 2019, she collaborated with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on A Berry Royal Christmas, preparing a festive meal for volunteers.
Mary trained at The Cordon Bleu in Paris and Bath School of Home Economics. In the 1960s, she became the cookery editor for Housewife magazine and later for Ideal Home magazine. She made her television debut in the 1970s and has authored over eighty cookery books, selling over six million copies. Her accolades include the Good Housekeeping Award for Food Book of the Year and Best TV Judge at the National TV Awards. In 2012, she was awarded a CBE for her services to culinary arts. For event bookings, contact the PepTalk team.
