JOE HURD (Stage Host)
Joe Hurd - Currently fronting The Munch Box, Joe entices audiences with his ability to create authentic cuisine, often based on his Italian heritage, from simple ingredients. A regular feature on The Saturday Show and Saturday Kitchen, Joe is a breath of fresh air on culinary television and has developed a reputation for his dedication to teaching the next generation his skills
SUZANNE SPEIRS (BSL INTERPRETATION)
Suzanne Speirs - a qualified British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreter based in North Essex. Suzanne is passionate about bringing Deaf and hearing people together through clear, inclusive communication and making spaces accessible.
CAROLINE SMITH (BSL INTERPRETATION)
Caroline Smith - a British Sign Language Interpreter regularly working within the area of the Arts, since 2011
YUI MILES
Yui Miles - is a Thai chef, cookbook author and a quarter-finalist on BBC's MasterChef UK 2019. She specialises in authentic Thai and Asian cuisine and has her own cookbook, Thai Made Easy
PAN ROSTED PHEASANT
Pan‑Roasted Pheasant with Cider, Mustard & Smoked Bacon, Fondant Potatoes and Chantenay Vichy Carrots. We will break down a whole pheasant, explaining that this is the same process for a chicken that is still easy to replicate at home.
ADAM WINDSOR
Adam Windsor – experienced chef, baker, and patissier, and currently Chef Technical Coach for Lifetime Training’s Chef Academy
AMBER FRANCIS
Amber Francis - is an award-winning British chef, Born and raised in the Bristol countryside, farming and nature is in her blood. Known for her innovative approach to food awarded her the champion of champion in 2025 series of Great British Menu.
ANDY RYAN
Andy Ryan - Rose to fame on series 15 of channel 4’s The Great British Bake Off, 2024. Since then, he has become a regular media presence, featuring across the BBC, Digital Spy, Newsquest and more
PISTACHIO CHEESECAKE WITH ST OSYTH HONEY
Individual Pistachio Cheesecake with St Osyth Honey and Rosewater Poached Figs - A simple but effective dessert that can be made easily and is both striking in appearance and simplistic to make. With the time of the year, this is a nice dessert that is light and can also incorporate the honey from St Osyth.
TONY ALBERTI
Tony Alberti - is an internationally renowned chef, cookbook author and television personality known for his bold, flavour driven approach to Italian cuisine and his deep-rooted passion for cooking.
VENISON KOFTA SKEWERS
Venison Kofta Skewers with Smoked Paprika Flatbread & Herb Yoghurt, herbed Cous Cous with Pomegranate, Lemon. A quick and simple dish that can be made and served within an hour and can show the guests how simple it is to make.
CHRISTIAAN DE VRIES
Christiaan de Vries - runner-up on The Great British Bake Off 2024, Christiaan is a Dutch-born menswear designer turned baker. Known for his botanical style and precision, his creations blend artistry with bold, natural flavours.
SUZANNE SPEIRS (BSL INTERPRETATION)
Suzanne Speirs - a qualified British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreter based in North Essex. Suzanne is passionate about bringing Deaf and hearing people together through clear, inclusive communication and making spaces accessible.
CAROLINE SMITH (BSL INTERPRETATION)
Caroline Smith - is a British Sign Language Interpreter specialising in arts and live events. Since 2011, she has worked with venues and organisations across East Anglia and beyond to make productions more accessible for Deaf audiences.
JOE HURD (Stage Host)
Joe Hurd - Currently fronting The Munch Box, Joe entices audiences with his ability to create authentic cuisine, often based on his Italian heritage, from simple ingredients. A regular feature on The Saturday Show and Saturday Kitchen, Joe is a breath of fresh air on culinary television and has developed a reputation for his dedication to teaching the next generation his skills
ANURAG AGGARWAL
Anurag Aggarwal - is a chartered accountant turned professional chef and cookbook author, based in Essex. He was a finalist on BBC One's MasterChef UK in 2023, after which he pursued his passion for cooking full-time.
PAN ROSTED PHEASANT
Pan‑Roasted Pheasant with Cider, Mustard & Smoked Bacon, Fondant Potatoes and Chantenay Vichy Carrots. We will break down a whole pheasant, explaining that this is the same process for a chicken that is still easy to replicate at home.
ADAM WINDSOR
Adam Windsor – experienced chef, baker, and patissier, and currently Chef Technical Coach for Lifetime Training’s Chef Academy
HULYA ERDAL
Hulya Erdal - has 50 years of eating, cooking and growing up surrounded by colourful ingredients and vibrant flavours from the Mediterranean, Middle East and Africa. Not forgetting the crazy, loud Cypriot family heritage to an East London backdrop! It’s been quite a journey!
TONY ALBERTI
Tony Alberti - is an internationally renowned chef, cookbook author and television personality known for his bold, flavour driven approach to Italian cuisine and his deep-rooted passion for cooking.
PISTACHIO CHEESECAKE WITH ST OSYTH HONEY
Individual Pistachio Cheesecake with St Osyth Honey and Rosewater Poached Figs - A simple but effective dessert that can be made easily and is both striking in appearance and simplistic to make. With the time of the year, this is a nice dessert that is light and can also incorporate the honey from St Osyth.
CHRISTIAAN DE VRIES
Christiaan de Vries - runner-up on The Great British Bake Off 2024, Christiaan is a Dutch-born menswear designer turned baker. Known for his botanical style and precision, his creations blend artistry with bold, natural flavours.
VENISON KOFTA SKEWERS
Venison Kofta Skewers with Smoked Paprika Flatbread & Herb Yoghurt, herbed Cous Cous with Pomegranate, Lemon. A quick and simple dish that can be made and served within an hour and can show the guests how simple it is to make.
MADEEHA QURESHI
Madeeha Qureshi - has been a passionate content creator, motivational speaker and judge at various cookery competitions & a supper club host since her time on MasterChef 2021
ARBINDER DUGAL
Trained in many cuisines around the world and including appointments as Head chef with world renowned chef Atul Kutcher, Executive Head chef at Madus
CHRISTIAAN DE VRIES
Christiaan de Vries - runner-up on The Great British Bake Off 2024, Christiaan is a Dutch-born menswear designer turned baker. Known for his botanical style and precision, his creations blend artistry with bold, natural flavours.
THOMAS FRAKE
MasterChef Winner Thomas champions authenticity, tradition, and bold flavour. He begins with ingredients, provenance, and culture—building modern dishes on traditional foundations, then refining them through precision to amplify taste. Since winning MasterChef in April 2020, his culinary journey continues to evolve.
ARBINDER DUGAL
Trained in many cuisines around the world and including appointments as Head chef with world renowned chef Atul Kutcher, Executive Head chef at Madus
RAGMARSH FARM
Ragmarsh farm is a family run and owned mixed family farm on the Essex/Suffolk border, growing a variety of arable and vegetable crops as well as rearing beef with their beef suckler herd.
ADAM WINDSOR
Join Adam Windsor – experienced chef, baker, and patissier, and currently Chef Technical Coach for Lifetime Training’s Chef Academy
JOE HURD (Stage Host)
Currently fronting The Munch Box, Joe entices audiences with his ability to create authentic cuisine, often based on his Italian heritage, from simple ingredients. A regular feature on The Saturday Show and Saturday Kitchen, Joe is a breath of fresh air on culinary television and has developed a reputation for his dedication to teaching the next generation his skills
MADEEHA QURESHI
Maddie has been a passionate content creator, motivational speaker and judge at various cookery competitions & a supper club host since her time on MasterChef 2021
CHRISTIAAN DE VRIES
Christiaan de Vries - runner-up on The Great British Bake Off 2024, Christiaan is a Dutch-born menswear designer turned baker. Known for his botanical style and precision, his creations blend artistry with bold, natural flavours.
THOMAS FRAKE
MasterChef Winner Thomas champions authenticity, tradition, and bold flavour. He begins with ingredients, provenance, and culture—building modern dishes on traditional foundations, then refining them through precision to amplify taste. Since winning MasterChef in April 2020, his culinary journey continues to evolve.
MADEEHA QURESHI
Maddie has been a passionate content creator, motivational speaker and judge at various cookery competitions & a supper club host since her time on MasterChef 2021
CHARLOTTE GIDDINGS - BROWNIE AND THE BEAN BAKERY
Brownie and the Bean, the award‑winning family-run bakery nestled on the Norfolk/Suffolk border, bringing you handcrafted brownies and blondies with love. Whether you're treating yourself, gifting with style, or planning an event, we make moments delicious.
ADAM WINDSOR
Join Adam Windsor – experienced chef, baker, and patissier, and currently Chef Technical Coach for Lifetime Training’s Chef Academy
JOE HURD (Stage Host)
Currently fronting The Munch Box, Joe entices audiences with his ability to create authentic cuisine, often based on his Italian heritage, from simple ingredients. A regular feature on The Saturday Show and Saturday Kitchen, Joe is a breath of fresh air on culinary television and has developed a reputation for his dedication to teaching the next generation his skills