Keynote speaker
Grace DentAward-Winning Guardian Restaurant Critic and Renowned Broadcaster
- Based in
- UK
- Fee tier
- Established£5k – £10k indicative · subject to negotiation
- Languages
- English
About Grace Dent
Grace Dent is one of the most prominent voices in British culinary journalism, serving as the award-winning restaurant critic for the Guardian. Known for her wit and distinctive perspective, she is a familiar face to television audiences as a regular guest judge on MasterChef and the host of the chart-topping podcast Comfort Eating. Her best-selling memoir, Hungry, reflects on her journey from Carlisle to the heights of the media industry, offering a poignant look at family life and British food culture.
Her extensive broadcasting credits include hosting The World’s Most Expensive Buffet and Best of Britain by the Sea alongside Ainsley Harriott. A versatile presenter, she has appeared on Have I Got News For You, The Apprentice, and Charlie Brooker’s Screenwipe. On the airwaves, she leads The Untold on BBC Radio 4, a programme documenting contemporary British life that has earned two ARIA nominations, and she remains a consistent presence on BBC Radio 2.
With her blend of warmth and sophisticated humour, Grace is an engaging storyteller who resonates with diverse audiences. Clients book her for her unparalleled knowledge of the hospitality sector, her charismatic stage presence, and her ability to weave professional expertise with a charming, relatable narrative of modern Britain.
On stage, Grace Dent is best known for talks on Food Critique, Culinary Arts, Media and Personal Stories. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room.
Their work resonates with leaders across Arts & Culture, Hospitality & Travel and Media & Broadcasting, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy.
Grace Dent is regularly booked for Presenter & Awards Host and After Dinner Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A.
Based in UK, Grace Dent travels internationally for engagements.
To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Grace Dent would approach your audience.
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I book Grace Dent?
- Send a booking enquiry using the form on this page. We'll confirm Grace's availability and reply with fees and next steps.
- How much does Grace Dent cost to book?
- Grace Dent sits in our Established fee tier (£5k – £10k indicative). Fees are tier ranges and are subject to negotiation depending on event date, location, format and audience size — we help negotiate the final fee as part of the booking. Send an enquiry and we'll come back with a firm quote.
- What topics does Grace Dent speak on?
- Grace speaks on Food Critique, Culinary Arts, Media, Personal Stories.
- What languages does Grace Dent present in?
- Grace presents in English.
- Where is Grace Dent based?
- Grace is based in UK and travels internationally for speaking engagements.
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