Dr Annie Gray

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Live Demonstrations

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Food & Drink, History, Literature

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Corporate & Live Speaking Agent:: Charlie Kemp
Broadcast Enquiries:: COBJ Management
Voice Over Agent :: Emma Torrens
Literary Enquiries:: Tim Bates

Dr Annie Gray is one of Britain’s leading food historians. A bestselling author, broadcaster, and storyteller, Annie has spent her career bringing history to life and revealing the surprising, complex, and often delicious history behind what we eat.

Best known as the resident food historian on BBC Radio 4's award-winning The Kitchen Cabinet, Annie is a natural on stage as she is on screen. Her television credits span Victorian Bakers, The Sweetmakers, A Merry Tudor Christmas with Lucy Worsley and The Great British Bake Off amongst others. Her books, including The Greedy Queen, The Official Downton Abbey Cookbook, and her latest, The Bookshop, The Draper, The Candlestick Maker, have earned her a loyal following and widespread critical acclaim. She has also written for The Telegraph, The Guardian, Delicious Magazine, and BBC Good Food.

Annie is also a compelling keynote speaker whose talks go far beyond food. Whether she's unpacking the politics of a Tudor banquet, the social history of the high street, or what centuries of festive feasting reveal about community and commerce, she connects the past to the present in ways that feel genuinely fresh and thought-provoking. Trusted by institutions including Historic Royal Palaces and the National Trust, she brings the same rigour and wit from her broadcast work to the stage.

For something truly unforgettable, Annie can also design historically inspired menus that bring the history off the page and onto the plate.

Testimonials

“It was a really rich and interesting conversation and I think the audience really enjoyed it.”
Exeter Phoenix Event

“The talk was wonderful and the guests loved it. The podcast was great fun to record and we learned so much from Annie. ”
Jersey Heritage Event

“Thanks to Annie for giving us such an entertaining, informative talk yesterday at the Hall for Cornwall. Everyone I have spoken to have been keen to tell me how much they enjoyed it and how good she was. It was lovely to meet her and I’m so glad I was able to chat with her for a few minutes at the end of the day.”
Cornwall WI Federation Annual Council Meeting

“The talk was great and we’ve had some really excellent feedback!”
Jane Street International: In Conversation with Clare Smyth

“It was a wonderful, fascinating and engaging talk spoken with real enthusiasm. I’ve learnt so much and look forward to reading the book!”
National Archives Victory in the Kitchen Talk