Hello!
I am freelance food and travel writer based in North London, with a passion for exploring culinary cultures immersively and uncovering unique and authentic flavours around the world.
I am the author of Biting Biting: Snacking Gujarati Style and contribute to leading publications including Great British Chefs, BBC Food, Olive Magazine, and BBC Good Food Magazine. I have also appeared as a presenter on Channel 4’s Dispatches and BBC’s Rip Off Britain.
As a Committee Member of the Guild of Food Writers, I lead on all things Membership related, supporting fellow writers in the industry to take full advantage of the benefits the organisation provides.
And finally I am also an avid photographer. I love capturing compelling stories through my lens – across both food and travel. You can follow be on my separate Instagram account – one.two.three.click.
Work with me
We can collaborate in a few different ways
Recipe writing/development – If you are looking for a recipe featuring your product or specific ingredients for a campaign, I can help with well written, tested recipes. Take a look at some examples on Great British Chefs.
Workshops, events, food demos – I’ve worked with Demuth’s Cookery School, The Cookery School on Great Portland Street and others to share my knowledge of Indian – specifically vegetarian Gujarati cooking. I love sharing my recipes on the range of beans and pulses we use as well as demystifying the combination of spices.
I’ve also demo-ed at food festivals such as Ludlow, The London Chocolate Festival and at Corporate Events. I’m not afraid of a crowd and can maintain engagement and entertain for 10 min to 1 hour slots.
Features and Editorial – Whether is a recipe spread, a listicle or an in depth feature, I can help. I love writing about Indian ingredients, baking, small bites and health and fitness related content. I also travel a lot and so am adept at quickly creating city guides, reviews of culinary experiences or gastro-led hotels.
I hope you enjoy the recipes, reviews and travelogues and are inspired to try something new. I’d love to hear from you and about how you get on so stay in touch!
Urvashi x
P.S – I’m also proud to be one of the 12 contestants on BBC 2’s The Great British Bake Off 🙂