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Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall in Beyond River Cottage (2004)

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Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

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  • Born
    January 14, 1965 · London, England, UK
  • Birth name
    Hugh Christopher Edmund Fearnley-Whittingstall
  • Nickname
    • Hugh Fearlessly-Eats It All

Biography

    • Hugh was born in London, but grew up in Gloucestershire. A writer, broadcaster and campaigner for his uncompromising commitment to real food, he is the son of author and broadcaster Jane Fearnley-Whittingstall. Hugh attended Eton and St Peter's College Oxford University, and was sacked from the River Cafe where he was a Sous-Chef. Is the author of many publications such as River Cottage Cookbook and Hugh Fearlessly Eats It All and writes for the Observer Food Monthly.
      - IMDb mini biography by: Kerry B

Family

  • Spouse
      Marie Derome(2001 - present)
  • Children
      Oscar Fearnley-Whittingstall
      Freddy Fearnley-Whittingstall
      Louisa Fearnley-Whittingstall
      Chloe
  • Parents
      Jane Fearnley-Whittingstall
      Robert Fearnley-Whittingstall

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  • Has four children Oscar, Freddy, Chloe (adopted) and Louisa.
  • Is the Patron of the National Farmers' Retail and Markets Association (FARMA).
  • Describes himself as a cook and not a chef.
  • Is famous for eating (amongst other things) squirrel and human placenta.
  • Favourite meal is barbecued mackerel on the beach with a chilled cider.

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