Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is the idiosyncratic and highly acclaimed author and presenter of numerous Channel 4 programmes, notably the enormously popular River Cottage series.

Hugh is widely known for his uncompromising commitment to seasonal, ethically produced food. His cookbooks have topped the bestseller lists, and he continues to write journalism, including a weekly column in The Guardian.

He lives in Dorset with his wife Marie and their children, Oscar, Freddie and Chloe.

Thomasina Miers is a cook, food writer and winner of BBC2's Masterchef Goes Large 2005. Her passion for food has taken her around the world, to experience all facets of the industry from cheese-making in West Cork to opening a large restaurant and cocktail bar in Mexico City. She has previously edited the highly successful cookery book Soup Kitchen. Thomasina writes a weekly column for The Times and is the co-presenter of Channel 4’s major TV series, The Wild Gourmets.

Annabel Buckingham works freelance in design where she organises and consults on marketing and PR campaigns, events, promotions and projects.