Simon Majumdar

Simon Majumdar is an author, food and travel writer, and broadcaster who brings extensive culinary knowledge and media experience to judging and presenting roles. After establishing himself as a prominent voice in the culinary world, Simon Majumdar launched his television career as a judge on Food Network’s ‘The Next Iron Chef’ in 2010, appearing in 24 episodes through 2012. This followed his success as a co-author of the popular UK food blog ‘Dos Hermanos’ from 2006 to 2012, which attracted thousands of daily readers. In 2009, he released his best-selling debut book, Eat My Globe: One Year to Go Everywhere and Eat Everything, solidifying his reputation as an acclaimed author.

He quickly expanded his on-screen presence, serving as a judge on ‘Extreme Chef’ (2011–2012, 9 episodes) and ‘Iron Chef America: The Series’ (2011–2018, 17 episodes). Majumdar continued to be a fixture on Food Network, appearing as a judge on ‘Cutthroat Kitchen’ starting in 2013 and for 12 episodes of ‘Beat Bobby Flay’ from 2014 to 2017. His literary career further flourished with the release of his best-selling title, Fed, White, and Blue: Finding America with My Fork in 2015. He is also the author of Eating For Britain, another of his acclaimed food and travel books.

Beyond television, Majumdar’s acclaimed writing has been featured in prestigious publications including The Guardian, The Independent, AskMen.com, and The Daily Beast. He consistently offers a blend of extensive culinary knowledge and engaging media experience, making him a highly sought-after personality for judging and presenting roles across various platforms.