Grace Dent is an admired English columnist, broadcaster, and author, best known for becoming a restaurant critic for The Guardian. An accomplished professional, she has gained the opportunity to grace our television screens numerous times over recent years, both as a critic on BBC’s MasterChef UK and on Channel 4’s Very British Problems. Keen to share her expert knowledge and experiences with audiences across the UK, Grace has published 11 novels to date, with her first being titled ‘How to Leave Twitter’. When looking to hire a respected journalist to attend your future events as either a speaker or event host, do not hesitate to book Grace Dent today!
After graduating from Stirling University, Grace secured her first job as an Editorial Assistant for the Marie Claire magazine in London. In 1998, she began working as a freelance journalist for publications such as Glamour, Cosmopolitan, and Marie Claire, an opportunity which allowed her to greatly strengthen her skills as a writer. Admired for her natural talents, Grace began writing for The Guardian in 1999 and has written celebrated articles such as ‘World of Lather’ and ‘Grace Dent’s TV-OD’. In 2012, she began working as a restaurant critic for The Independent and the London Evening Standard. Treasured for speaking openly and professionally about her opinions, Grace won ‘Reviewer of the Year’ at the London Restaurant Festival and has continued to take the industry by storm ever since.
Alongside her journalism work, Grace is also a regular food critic on shows such as MasterChef UK, MasterChef: The Professionals, and Celebrity MasterChef. Alongside this, she has also appeared as a judge on BBC Two’s Great British Menu. Since 2016, Grace has presented The Ultold on BBC Radio 4, which has been nominated twice for ARIA awards. Keen to diversify her skills and audience, Grace was announced as a contestant on the twenty-third series of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! A woman of many talents, Grace has published a total of 11 novels throughout her remarkable career, most recently publishing ‘Hungry: A Memoir of Wanting More’.
An inspiration to audiences globally, Grace Dent is now highly sought-after to hire for events internationally. From food to fashion, Grace’s expertise spans a wide range of areas, allowing her to be the ideal addition to a wide range of events. Informative and enthusiastic, her work has inspired audiences globally to expand their knowledge and have a more critical outlook in certain situations. When looking to hire a treasured professional to attend your upcoming event, look no further than Grace.
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Comfort Eating: What We Eat When Nobody's Looking
Hungry: The Highly Anticipated Memoir from One of the Greatest Food Writers of All Time
Fame and Fortune: Book 5 (Diary of a Chav)
How to hire Grace Dent
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- 2023 - Contestant on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!
- 2017 - Creative Director for the Evening Standard's London Food Month
- 2017 - Won 'Best Debut Event' at the 2017 Event Awards
- 2017 - Won "Reviewer of the Year" at the London Restaurant Festival
- 2016 - Presented 'Untold' on BBC Radio 4
- 2011 - Wrote a restaurant column for the Evening Standard
- 2010 - Wrote 'Grace Dent's TV-OD'