Speaker 2025

Julie Lin

Julie Lin is a Malaysian-Scottish chef, writer and broadcaster. Glasgow-born and London-based, Julie is a trusted voice in the UK culinary scene.

Some of her recent work includes regular appearances on Saturday Kitchen, featuring on The Hairy Bikers Go Local and hugely popular Netflix series Somebody Feed Phil, as well as cooking for Judi Dench on Countryfile. Julie has also contributed to several publications including the Guardian, Observer, BBC Good Food and Vice.

In 2024, Julie was named Food Influencer of the Year at the Golden Chopsticks Awards and won a Bib Gourmand at the 2025 Michelin Guide awards for her menu at former restaurant GaGa.

Her debut cookbook Sama Sama was published by Ebury in May 2025.

This speakers events: 

Friday 16th may 2025

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Saturday 17th may 2025

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Sunday 18th may 2025

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Exhibitors Mayfair 2023

May 12th, 13th and 14th 2023

Friday 5pm to 10pm - Saturday 10am to 10pm - Sunday 10am to 5pm.

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