Annie Gray is a leading British food historian whose expertise spans four centuries of culinary evolution from 1600 to present day. Her work illuminates the intricate relationships between food, society, and cultural identity through a historical lens.
As the resident food historian on BBC Radio 4's award-winning "The Kitchen Cabinet" since 2012, Annie has authored numerous acclaimed books including "The Greedy Queen," "The Official Downton Abbey Cookbook," and "Victory in the Kitchen," a biography of Winston Churchill's cook. Her writing regularly appears in The Telegraph, The Guardian, and Delicious Magazine.
Annie helps organizations and audiences contextualize modern food trends by revealing their historical foundations. Her research provides valuable insights for hospitality businesses, cultural institutions, and media productions seeking authenticity in historical representation. Through her consulting work with prestigious entities like Historic Royal Palaces and the BBC, she transforms academic knowledge into practical applications.
Audiences leave Annie's presentations with a deeper understanding of how food traditions shape cultural identity, practical knowledge about historical cooking techniques that influence modern gastronomy, and entertaining historical anecdotes that enliven contemporary food discussions.
Book Annie for your next event to transform ordinary culinary conversations into extraordinary journeys through time that will captivate and educate your audience.
How can I book Annie Gray for my next event?
Email annie.gray@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.
PepTalk are the official speaking agents for Annie Gray available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Annie Gray's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Annie directly.
What topics does Annie Gray specialise in?
Annie Gray specialises in discussing food history, broadcasting, public speaking and more.
What is Annie Gray's speaking style like?
Annie delivers engaging, entertaining talks with genuine enthusiasm. Audiences find her presentations fascinating, informative, and enjoyable, leaving inspired and eager to learn more about her subject.
Does Annie Gray offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Annie Gray offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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