Charlotte Pike MBE is a food and drink expert with over a decade of experience. Her work includes writing, teaching, broadcasting and consulting.
She was awarded an MBE for services to food writing and food education in The King’s Birthday Honours, 2024.
Charlotte is the author of six cookery books - some of which have won and been shortlisted for leading International and UK based book awards. Her sixth book, Quick Prep Slow Cook was published by Hamlyn in November 2024.
Charlotte shares her expertise through her writing and consultancy work, working with global food and drink businesses in retail, production, hospitality and tourism. Charlotte writes a popular and well-subscribed Substack newsletter and comments on food and drink matters on radio and in podcasts.
As one of the UK’s leading independent cookery teachers, Charlotte taught cookery classes at schools around the UK for a number of years. She is Founder and Director of Field & Fork School, a food education social enterprise.
Charlotte is a graduate of the Ballymaloe Certificate Course and is a Chef Ambassador for Slow Food in the UK. She previously worked as an International Private Chef to many famous faces around the world.
Charlotte sits on the judging panels of a number of prestigious global food writing, food and drink product and hospitality awards.
Charlotte lives in the English countryside, and is passionate about great food and drink made using the best seasonal and local ingredients. She is an enthusiastic home cook and keen no-dig kitchen gardener.
