Phil Vickery

Phil Vickery earned significant culinary recognition during his nine-year tenure as Head Chef at The Castle Hotel in Taunton, where he was awarded Michelin and Egon Ronay stars for four consecutive years from 1994 to 1997. During this period, he also received the prestigious AA Chef of the Year award. Vickery’s extensive culinary background began with training in restaurants across the Lake District, followed by positions at Gravetye Manor in West Sussex and Restaurant 74 in Canterbury, before taking the helm at The Castle Hotel. His expertise was further established with the publication of his first cookery book, ‘Just Food,’ in 1999.

Beyond the screen, Vickery regularly contributes culinary content to various national magazines. A significant focus of Vickery’s distinguished career has been his pioneering work in gluten-free cooking. His commitment to this area led to his appointment as Food Ambassador for Coeliac UK in March 2010. This specialization originated from a Christmas pudding company he owned, which saw increased orders after successfully transitioning to rice flour for gluten-free production.

Maintaining his influential role in British cuisine, Phil Vickery continues to inspire audiences as the resident chef on ITV’s ‘This Morning.’ He remains an active Food Ambassador for Coeliac UK, leveraging his expertise to advocate for gluten-free awareness and accessibility. Through his ongoing media contributions, celebrated cookbook library, and strategic brand collaborations, Vickery consistently shapes culinary trends and reinforces his status as a trusted authority, particularly within the gluten-free community.