John Whaite is a British cook, author, content creator, and TV presenter. He gained fame in 2012 as the winner of The Great British Bake Off.
Since then, he has worked in various studio kitchens, serving as a regular presenter and chef on Steph's Packed Lunch, co-presenting ITV's Chopping Block, and presenting Channel 4's Food Unwrapped. In 2021, he participated in Strictly Come Dancing as part of the first all-male couple, reaching the final.
John has authored five cookbooks, including Comfort: Food to Soothe the Soul, which was recognised as a Book of the Year by BBC Radio 4's Food Programme. His memoir, Dancing on Eggshells: Kitchen, Ballroom & the Messy Inbetween, was published in 2023.
He has contributed regularly to The Daily Telegraph and Delicious Magazine and has created recipes for Waitrose's online platforms. In 2024, he returned to baking with the launch of Ruff Puff Brownies.
John is available for workshops and live demonstrations, which are popular at food festivals across the UK. To book him for your next event, contact the PepTalk team.
How can I book John Whaite for my next event?
Email john.whaite@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 John Whaite available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about John Whaite'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 John directly.
What topics does John Whaite specialise in?
John Whaite specialises in discussing baking, cookbook writing, television presenting and more.
What is John Whaite's speaking style like?
John’s delivery style is warm, engaging, and personable. Audiences love his approachable manner and brilliant demonstrations, making his sessions enjoyable and memorable for everyone involved.
Does John Whaite offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, John Whaite offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.