In-Person Appearances

During this year, I will be appearing at the following venues to talk about my new book, Strong Roots. Please do come along if you can.

British Library: Saturday 31st May, 2025, 11.15 am

An A-Z of Language in Food: Why do we fight when we talk about what we’re eating?

I will be part of a panel discussion with Jenny Lau, Salma Elsahhar and Sally Abé, to talk about why the language we use in food matters so much and why it is a source of contention. This event is part of their British Library Food Season Big Weekend. Tickets available here.

Waterstones Putney: Monday 16th June, 2025, 7 pm

Tickets available here.

Honey & Co (Bloomsbury): Wednesday 18th June, 2025, 7 pm

Tickets available here.

Toppings Bookshop, Bath: Monday, 23rd June, 2025, 7 pm

Tickets available here.

Sevenoaks Bookshop: Thursday, 26th June, 2025, 7 pm

Tickets available here.

The Kitchen Table, Dorset: Thursday, 10th July, 2025, 6.30 pm

Tickets available here.

Dash Arts, Arcola Theatre London: 29th May - 28th June, 2025

I am also Ukrainian food and culture consultant for DASH Arts for the world premier of their production, The Reckoning. This is a powerful new play about the war in Ukraine and survival, based on real events and witness testimonies. There will be some amazing speakers at the end of each performance. Tickets available here.