Simon Rimmer

Simon Rimmer is a chef and restaurateur known for his engaging television presence and expertise in vegetarian cuisine, offering brands opportunities to reach diverse culinary and lifestyle audiences. After establishing his first restaurant, Greens, in West Didsbury in 1990, Simon Rimmer quickly carved a niche in vegetarian cuisine that earned widespread critical acclaim. Within two years of opening, The Guardian recognized Greens as ‘one of the most exciting restaurants in the UK,’ a testament to his innovative approach. The restaurant significantly expanded its capacity over the years and was honored with The Big Issue’s Restaurant of the Year award.

Building on this success, Rimmer co-founded his second establishment, Earle, in Hale in October 2006, collaborating with his wife Ali, footballer Jason McAteer, and agent Dave Lockwood. Rimmer’s engaging culinary expertise soon transitioned to television, beginning with appearances on Granada Breeze and regular slots on popular programs such as ‘This Morning,’ ‘The One Show,’ and ‘The Gadget Show.’ He gained significant national recognition through his successful partnership with Tim Lovejoy, co-presenting the BBC Two series ‘Something for the Weekend’ from 2006 to 2012. This collaboration continued with the highly popular Channel 4 program ‘Sunday Brunch,’ which debuted in March 2012 and remains a staple of weekend television. Expanding his on-screen portfolio, Rimmer has hosted a variety of other television shows, including ‘Making a Meal of It’ for BBC Two, ‘Win It, Cook It,’ ‘Tricks of the Restaurant Trade,’ ‘Eat the Week with Iceland,’ and ‘Secrets of Our Favourite Snacks’ for Channel 4.

Looking ahead to 2025, he is slated to broaden his media presence by presenting a new show on Gold Radio, set to debut in January, further cementing his status as a versatile and beloved personality across culinary, television, and radio platforms.