ABOUT ME
Chef Romy Gill MBE is a prominent figure in the culinary world, known for her expertise in Indian cuisine, vibrant personality, and dedication to charitable causes. Based in the south-west of England, she has left an indelible mark on the culinary landscape. As the former owner and head chef of Romy’s Kitchen, Romy garnered widespread acclaim for her innovative approach to Indian cooking. Her culinary prowess was recognised on a national scale when she was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the Queen's 90th Birthday Honours list in 2016.
Romy's influence extends beyond the kitchen to television screens across the globe. She has appeared on numerous TV programmes and radio shows.
Selected Highlights
BBC One's Ready Steady Cook, Romy was part of two full series, hosted by Rylan Clark
BBC Celebrity Mastermind
BBC Strictly It Takes Two
BBC Celebrity Pointless
BBC Celebrity Weakest Link
BBC Countryfile (appearing many times, including a presenting strand in four separate episodes)
BBC The One Show
Celebrity MasterChef (several appearances, including as a judge on the 'Chefs' Table' a few times)
BBC Morning Live (presenting a strand and appearing as a guest numerous times)
BBC Sunday Morning Live (many appearances)
BBC The Hairy Bikers’ Comfort Food
BBC 2 Front Row with Mary Beard
ITV Saturday Morning (regular guest chef on this James Martin programme. Also presented a strand and appeared with James Martin on Great British Adventure in Bristol)
Channel 4's Packed Lunch (regular guest appearances)
NBC’s The Today Show, America (cooking on the show)
Romy has also appeared in an episode of NHK World's Asian Dreamers.
And much, much more...
Romy has been a notable presence on radio as well as TV, contributing to BBC Radio 4’s Food Programme as a presenter, guest and judge. She has also made guest appearances on BBC Pick of the Week, BBC Loose Ends, BBC Good Reads, BBC Great Lives, Woman’s Hour, Cerys Matthews, The Today Show and many more.
An accomplished food and travel writer, Romy has contributed to esteemed publications such as BBC Food, The Telegraph, The Sunday Times, The New York Times, Ocado Magazine, Saveur Magazine, Food & Wine, Food 52, CN Traveller, and many others. She frequently travels across the UK and also internationally for guest chef residencies, food demonstrations and conferences.
Romy was a speaker at the Mad Symposium in Copenhagen in 2018 and part of the Northcote 'Obsession' Series in 2019. She was invited to Food on the Edge in 2019 and cooked at the prestigious James Beard Foundation in New York in 2020. Romy was also part of the Ted Talk for Sunbeam College for Women in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh – Power of Choice. Her culinary adventures take her around the world, sharing her passion for Indian cuisine.
In 2019, Romy released her debut cookbook, Zaika – Vegan Recipes from India, which received widespread acclaim for its inventive plant-based dishes. Her second book, On The Himalayan Trail, further showcases her culinary expertise and adventurous spirit. Romy's new book Romy Gill's India – Recipes from Home with Hardie Grant is out now and promises to delight readers with her signature blend of flavourful food and evocative storytelling.
Romy’s dedication to philanthropy is evident through her efforts to raise funds for various charitable causes via her culinary endeavours. To date, she has raised over £200,000, making a significant impact to communities in need. Romy received the 2023 ICAP Culinary Award for her book On The Himalayan Trail during a ceremony in New York. Recently, Romy was featured in the 'Living Legends' portraits exhibition at Blenheim Palace. Romy continues to keep on pioneering in the world of hospitality and media, adding to these achievements above.
