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Broadcaster & restaurant critic

Tracey Macleod

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Transform food and culture events with Tracey MacLeod, speaker, broadcaster and restaurant critic. Tracey works with cultural organisations to deliver engaging interviews and culinary expertise, bringing award-winning food journalism and BBC presenting experience to prestigious events.

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Tracey Macleod

Speaker Biography

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  • Presenter of BBC's The Late Show
  • Restaurant critic for The Independent
  • Judge on BBC series MasterChef
Tracey MacLeod is a broadcaster and writer. She presented the BBC's arts show The Late Show, focusing on music topics. Tracey has hosted programmes on various radio stations, including BBC 6 Music, LBC, GLR, and BBC Radio 2. She continues to voice television documentaries and led a team on two series of Radio 4's music quiz All The Way From Memphis. As the restaurant critic for The Independent for over a decade, she has established her expertise in food and restaurants, receiving three nominations for the Glenfiddich Awards and winning in 2002. Tracey has served as a judge on the BBC 2 series Kitchen Criminals and frequently appears as a guest judge on MasterChef. She hosts cultural events, conducting interviews with figures such as Richard Curtis and Nick Hornby. Additionally, she has hosted the Prudential Awards and presented the TV coverage of the Mercury Music Prize and the Booker Prize. For event bookings, contact the PepTalk team.

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Why We Recommend Booking Tracey

Book Tracey MacLeod to inspire your team with her rich storytelling and diverse expertise in arts, music, and food. Her engaging presence and insightful perspectives will elevate your event, leaving a lasting impact on your audience.

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What topics does Tracey Macleod specialise in?
Tracey Macleod specialises in discussing broadcasting, music, food and restaurants and more.
What is Tracey Macleod's speaking style like?
Tracey delivers with warmth and humour, engaging audiences naturally. She shares personal stories, connects to local interests, and handles questions graciously, creating an interesting and friendly atmosphere.
Does Tracey Macleod offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Tracey Macleod offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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