Nigel barden chef
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A Northern Boy, born in Lancashire to Yorkshire parents! My two big brothers, Rob & Doug, & I grew up on a farm, although Mum & Dad didn't farm. I loved the life & worked on a dairy farm in Somerset & as a tree surgeon in the Lake District before enjoying a lively year at the Royal Agricultural College in Cirencester. I then worked as a land agent in Yorkshire, playing rugby for Otley & cricket for Pannal (in Harrogate) & a nomadic team, the Hawks, who played all over God's Own County & as a group of summering rugby players always enjoyed the social side of cricket (& still do).
I still play cricket & having 3 sons (12, 15 & 18) I increasingly play cricket with them, which is a lot of fun.
At 22 I had a career shift & joined Yorkshire Fine Wines, based at Nun Monkton, between Harrogate & York & ended up selling wines to some brilliant restaurants; The Box Tree, Pool Court, Sharrow Bay, Miller Howe, Gilpin Lodge.
This was a great time of my life & as a business we sold a lot of wine & managed
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Get to know Nigel Barden from the Simon Mayo Drivetime Show
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Hosted by Simon Mayo, The Simon Mayo Drivetime Show includes Confessions, Drivetime Drama, and the 6.24 Dancefloor with producer Suzi, Matt Williams and Nigel Barden joining in the Drivetime fun. Nigel is on kitchen duties every Thursday, where he serves up a different dish for the others to try.
From seasonal meals to sweet treats, Nigel cooks up a new recipe every week, and you can follow along with all the Kitchen Greatest Hits recipes at home! Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about Nigel Barden and what you can expect from him on the Drivetime Show.
Who is Nigel Barden?
Nigel is a food and drink broadcaster who has over 30 years experience in the industry. Although Nigel isn't a professional chef, he is a massive foodie, a down-to-earth cook and accomplished food pundit.
Where is he from?
Nigel Barden was born in Lancashire to Yorkshire parents. Although his parents wer
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NIGEL
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Nigel Barden is a food and drink broadcaster and champion, with over 30 years of foodie knowledge, experience and tastings under his scrawny belt.
He has combined a long career at BBC Radio with numerous TV appearances, hosting at live consumer events and food festivals, judging awards and also as a restaurant critic and sought-after food and drink industry compère.
Nigel's mantra is about good taste, provenance and craftsmanship. Not a chef, but a down to earth cook and pundit with an eye on seasonality and quality ingredients, Nigel cares above all about what people really want to put on their tables and in their bellies.
He grew up on a farm, worked as a land agent in Yorkshire and is a former wine merchant. Nigel brings experience, fun, banter and impartial recommendations of the best food and drink happenings in the United Kingdom and beyond.
Broadcasting with Simon Mayo and Chris Evans, on their Sony Gold award-winning BBC Radio 2 show for
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