Quick Info
| Profession | Celebrity chef, television presenter and cookery book author |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 02/05/1961 |
| Age | 65 years |
| Birthplace | Folkestone, Kent, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Phil Vickery
17/02/2026
Phil Vickery was announced as the headline chef for the Bishop Auckland Food Festival, run by Durham County Council, taking place on 18 and 19 April 2026. The announcement noted his more than two decades as a regular on ITV's This Morning. He last appeared at the festival in 2023.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Phil Vickery is an English celebrity chef and food writer best known for his long association with ITV's This Morning, where he has been a chef since 2006. He previously appeared on BBC's Ready Steady Cook from 1996 to 2010. |
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Personal Life
| Relationship Status | Separated from Fern Britton in 2020 after marrying in 2000 |
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| Children | Winifred |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Fern Britton (married 2000; separated 2020) |
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Family
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| Siblings | Second of three sons |
| Spouse | Fern Britton |
| Children | Winifred |
Career
| Early career | Commis chef at the Burlington Hotel, Folkestone; later worked at Michael's Nook (Cumbria), Gravetye Manor (West Sussex) and Restaurant 74 (Canterbury) |
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| Head chef | The Castle Hotel, Taunton, Somerset, where a Michelin star and four AA Rosettes were held under his leadership |
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| Publishing | Author of more than fifteen cookery books, beginning with Just Food (1999); titles include Essential Gluten Free (2016) and Ultimate Diabetes Cookbook (2017) |
| Other roles | Corporate and brand ambassador; National Food Ambassador for Coeliac UK |
| Awards | AA Chef of the Year while head chef at The Castle Hotel; Michelin star re-awarded for four consecutive years from 1994 to 1997 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was nicknamed Phil Victory due to his high win record on Ready Steady Cook | |
| 2. Has held a Michelin star and four AA Rosettes at The Castle Hotel, Taunton | |
| 3. Has partnered with Aldi in the past | |
| 4. Met Fern Britton on the set of Ready Steady Cook in 1999 |
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