Valentine Warner
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Valentine Warner is a cook
. He started his television career on the BBC in Autumn 2008 with What to Eat Now
, a cookery programme based on his book of the same name.
BBC bosses dubbed him "the Russell Brand of the kitchen", an epithet he himself is baffled by. He is affectionately referred to by many as “truffle head” due to his passion for truffles, as seen in episode one of his series, What to Eat Now
. Warner's recipes appeared quite regularly in the "Living" section of the television and radio guide magazine, Radio Times
, during the six weeks when his series What to Eat Now
was being broadcast on BBC Two
. In one of the final recipes which he wrote for the Radio Times "Living" section, he discusses recipes with mackerel, stating that if he could eat only one fish, it would certainly be mackerel
. Valentine also writes a recipe feature every month for olive magazine
.
Valentine has written two bestselling books to tie in with his BBC2 series - What to Eat Now and What to Eat Now - More Please!
Warner attended Bedales School
in Hampshire from 1985 to 1990. Warner's father was diplomat Sir Frederick Warner
who was British Ambassador to Japan from 1972 until 1975.
Cook (profession)
A cook is a person who prepares food for consumption. In Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Canada this profession requires government approval ....
. He started his television career on the BBC in Autumn 2008 with What to Eat Now
What to Eat Now
What to Eat Now is a six-part series, broadcast on BBC Two and presented by chef Valentine Warner. The basic message behind the series is that people should eat food that is in season....
, a cookery programme based on his book of the same name.
BBC bosses dubbed him "the Russell Brand of the kitchen", an epithet he himself is baffled by. He is affectionately referred to by many as “truffle head” due to his passion for truffles, as seen in episode one of his series, What to Eat Now
What to Eat Now
What to Eat Now is a six-part series, broadcast on BBC Two and presented by chef Valentine Warner. The basic message behind the series is that people should eat food that is in season....
. Warner's recipes appeared quite regularly in the "Living" section of the television and radio guide magazine, Radio Times
Radio Times
Radio Times is a UK weekly television and radio programme listings magazine, owned by the BBC. It has been published since 1923 by BBC Magazines, which also provides an on-line listings service under the same title...
, during the six weeks when his series What to Eat Now
What to Eat Now
What to Eat Now is a six-part series, broadcast on BBC Two and presented by chef Valentine Warner. The basic message behind the series is that people should eat food that is in season....
was being broadcast on BBC Two
BBC Two
BBC Two is the second television channel operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation in the United Kingdom. It covers a wide range of subject matter, but tending towards more 'highbrow' programmes than the more mainstream and popular BBC One. Like the BBC's other domestic TV and radio...
. In one of the final recipes which he wrote for the Radio Times "Living" section, he discusses recipes with mackerel, stating that if he could eat only one fish, it would certainly be mackerel
Mackerel
Mackerel is a common name applied to a number of different species of fish, mostly, but not exclusively, from the family Scombridae. They may be found in all tropical and temperate seas. Most live offshore in the oceanic environment but a few, like the Spanish mackerel , enter bays and can be...
. Valentine also writes a recipe feature every month for olive magazine
Olive (magazine)
olive is a modern food magazine published by Immediate Media Co. It was launched in 2003 and is an upmarket, monthly magazine in the stable that also includes BBC Good Food, bbcgoodfood.com, Easy Cook and Vegetarian Good Food.-Content:...
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Valentine has written two bestselling books to tie in with his BBC2 series - What to Eat Now and What to Eat Now - More Please!
Warner attended Bedales School
Bedales School
Bedales School is a co-educational independent school situated in Hampshire, in the south east of England. Founded in 1893 by John Haden Badley in reaction to the limitations of conventional Victorian schools, today the school is one of the most expensive in the UK, charging £9,985 per term for a...
in Hampshire from 1985 to 1990. Warner's father was diplomat Sir Frederick Warner
Frederick Warner (diplomat)
Sir Frederick Archibald Warner, GCVO, KCMG was British diplomat and businessman who at the end of his career was elected to the European Parliament.-Education:...
who was British Ambassador to Japan from 1972 until 1975.