South African restaurateur and television presenter
Born: February 18, 1940
Prue Leith is a renowned British-South African restaurateur, chef, and television personality, born on February 18, 1940, in Cape Town, South Africa. With a career spanning over five decades, she has made significant contributions to the culinary world. Leith first gained prominence in the 1960s with her Michelin-starred restaurant, Leith’s, in London, which became a culinary landmark.
Beyond her successful restaurant ventures, Prue Leith is widely recognized for her television appearances. She became a household name as a judge on the popular television series “The Great British Menu” and, more notably, as the replacement for Mary Berry on “The Great British Bake Off” since 2017. Her expertise, warmth, and no-nonsense approach have endeared her to audiences worldwide.
Leith’s influence extends beyond the kitchen and television screens. She is an accomplished author, having written numerous cookbooks and novels. Moreover, her advocacy for culinary education led her to establish Leiths School of Food and Wine in 1974, which has since become one of the most prestigious culinary schools in the United Kingdom.
In 2017, she was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for her services to food, broadcasting, and charity. Prue Leith continues to inspire aspiring chefs and food enthusiasts alike with her passion for food and unwavering dedication to excellence.
Prue Leith’s 5 most popular quotes
- My husband John’s and my breaks are often very culture heavy. He cannot pass a museum without venturing inside, so we tend to see a lot of architecture and so-called places of interest.
- I’d love to look incredibly glamorous, but I am a wholesome, comforting nanny type. I think I look like an advertisement for wholemeal flour or something.
- You can serve good food on a budget, provided you don’t waste it.
- I went to the Sorbonne in Paris for two years and read all the classics by authors like Victor Hugo and Guy de Maupassant. I was supposed to read them in French but I cheated and used the English versions instead.
- People often ask what my favourite food is, but the answer depends on what I last ate. I love sausages and mash. But if I’d already eaten them for lunch, then you asked me at tea- time, and I’d probably answer ‘crab salad.’
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