I've been researching, writing and giving talks about the history of food and drink for the last 20 years. I gained a PhD from Nottingham University in 2007 for my study of food and drink in a gentry household in the 16th century. Since then I've conducted extensive research into traditional food and drink in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire and done some studies of individual foods - sheep's milk cheese, oatcakes and Henderson's Relish. I'm secretary of the Leeds Symposium on Food History and Traditions.

I'm used to giving talks to a wide variety of audiences - both national and local history societies and more general groups such as U3A, Probus and WI. Everything I talk about is thoroughly researched, but the aim is to entertain rather than just to lecture.

All talks are 45 minutes to 1 hour and illustrated by Powerpoint slides. I'm also happy to deliver all talks either in person or over Zoom.

I charge £50 that includes travelling expenses if within 25 miles of my home in North Derbyshire. I am prepared to travel further afield but may need to charge a little more to cover travel costs.