Food writer, teacher and author
I’m Jenny Ridgwell. I’ve spent over 50 years teaching, writing about food and exploring the fascinating stories behind what we eat.
I’m an award winning food writer and have written more than 70 books, with over a million copies sold. Many have been used in food education, reflecting my lifelong passion for teaching people about food and cooking.
I’ve also been a mudlark, fascinated by the forgotten objects and stories waiting to be discovered along the river’s foreshore.
Talks and Events
Join me for entertaining talks filled with stories from my books, memories of food and cooking in the 1970s, and fascinating discoveries from mudlarking along the River Thames. There’s plenty of humour along the way!
From book launches and food memories to talks and mudlarking adventures, there’s always a story to tell. Click on a photograph below to read more.
