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Mary Berry

Transform culinary excellence with Dame Mary Berry, speaker, renowned cookery writer and television personality. Mary works with audiences to share culinary expertise and broadcasting insights, delivering award-winning content as former Great British Bake Off judge and recipient of a 2020 Damehood.

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  • Renowned cookery writer and television personality
  • Judge on The Great British Bake Off
  • Author of over eighty cookery books
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.

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Book Dame Mary Berry to inspire your team with her culinary expertise, engaging storytelling, and passion for charity. Her remarkable journey and insights will motivate and entertain, making your event unforgettable. Don’t miss the chance to learn from a true icon!

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What topics does Mary Berry specialise in?
Mary Berry specialises in discussing cookery writing, television presenting, culinary arts and more.
What is Mary Berry's speaking style like?
Mary delivers with warmth and clarity, sharing her culinary expertise in an approachable, encouraging manner. Her presentations are engaging, practical, and inspire confidence in cooks of all levels.
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Email mary.berry@getapeptalk.com or call us 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 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. As speaker agents, PepTalk can secure Mary Berry for commercial and corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity brand endorsements & partnerships, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Mary Berry's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. Please note, for media interviews, autographs, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Mary Berry directly.
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