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Broadcaster & restaurant critic

Tracey Macleod

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 | Broadcaster, Writer, Critic
Tracey Macleod

Tracey Macleod

London, United Kingdom

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Tracey Macleod's biography

At a glance

  • 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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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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Testimonials

Tracey was brilliant! She was just perfect for our audience and came across so naturally and friendly. There was humour, she covered her life story, and referred back to Ipswich and Suffolk - very interesting but gracious. She handled the questions really well and didnt rush off at the end when some of our members wanted to chat. A very successful evening.

Ipswich Building Society AGM

Featured Projects

Tracey Macleod - Table Talk: With Tracey MacLeo‪D‬ — Podcast Episode podcast cover

frequently asked questions

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How do I book Tracey Macleod for my next event?
Email tracey.macleod@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 Tracey'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 Tracey Macleod's speaking style like?
Tracey Macleod draws on her experience as a broadcaster and critic to conduct structured interviews and host cultural events, engaging directly with figures from the arts, food, and literary sectors.
What topics does Tracey Macleod specialise in?
Tracey Macleod's sessions span food and restaurants, arts and culture, and music. She served as restaurant critic for The Independent for over a decade, receiving three Glenfiddich Award nominations and winning in 2002, and presented BBC arts show The Late Show.
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