Lisa Faulkner

Lisa Faulkner is a versatile broadcaster and celebrated home cook who first gained national recognition as an actress. Her extensive screen career includes prominent roles in high-profile dramas such as Holby City, Spooks, Dangerfield, and Murdoch Mysteries. More recently, she has appeared in the BBC soap opera EastEnders and the 2021 series The Girl Before, maintaining her status as a respected figure in British television for over three decades. After winning Celebrity MasterChef, she successfully transitioned into the culinary world. She currently co-hosts John and Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen on ITV alongside her husband, John Torode. A prolific author, her debut book, Recipes From My Mother For My Daughter, topped The Times non-fiction bestseller list. She has since published several further titles, including Tea and Cake and Meant To Be, which explores her personal journey through adoption and IVF. Her television work extends to presenting roles on This Morning, Heir Hunters, and various series for the Food Network and CBBC. An experienced live performer, she is a frequent guest at major industry events including the BBC Good Food show and the Ideal Home Show. She also serves as a brand ambassador for Ocado.com. Audiences book her for her warmth and professional presenting style, as well as her ability to make complex culinary techniques accessible and engaging for all. On stage, Lisa Faulkner is best known for talks on Cooking, Food and Television Presenting. 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 Hospitality & Travel, Media & Broadcasting and Publishing, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Lisa Faulkner is regularly booked for Performers and Entertainer and Awards Hosts, 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, Lisa Faulkner 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 Lisa Faulkner would approach your audience.