Join one of Britain’s best-loved food writers and broadcasters for an unmissable event about a life spent championing good food, sustainability and the joy of eating well.
In conversation with Falmouth Book festival director Colin Midson, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall will reflect on his journey from River Cottage to prime-time television, and from bestselling cookbooks to global environmental campaigns.
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Expect lively stories from his years on the frontlines of food culture, thoughts on how we can all eat more sustainably, and reflections on the importance of coastal communities, seasonal produce and local seafood. With Falmouth as the backdrop and oysters on the menu, this promises to be a rich and inspiring conversation for food lovers of all stripes.
About Hugh Fearnley- Whittingstall
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is a writer, broadcaster and campaigner. Hugh's BBC and Channel 4 series have earned him a huge popular following, while his River Cottage books have collected multiple awards including the Glenfiddich Trophy and the André Simon Food Book of the Year. Hugh’s additional broadcasting, like the hugely influential Fish Fight, has earned him a BAFTA as well as awards from Radio 4, Observer and the Guild of Food Writers. Hugh lives in Devon with his family.
