Jay Rayner is a writer, journalist, broadcaster and food critic. He born in 1966 and grew up in Harrow. His father, Desmond, was an actor; his mother was the journalist and well-known advice columnist ...

Out to Lunch, hosted by journalist and restaurant critic Jay Rayner, is a podcast where food and conversation come together ...

Amidst laughter in the background, he commented: "It'll stay light and it'll stay fluffy which is what we want." Saturday Kitchen airs on BBC One, each Saturday, from 10am.

The renowned restaurant critic, Masterchef judge and presenter of BBC Radio 4’s The Kitchen Cabinet has one other skill. He’s also a jazz pianist.

Desserts £6-£12 Read Jay Rayner every weekend on FT Edit. Email Jay at jay.rayner@ft.com Jay Rayner will be speaking at the FT Weekend Festival on September 6 2025 at Kenwood House Gardens, London.