Prue Leith

Restaurateur, broadcaster, cookery writer, businesswoman, television personality, novelist, chef

South African and British Cape Town, South Africa

Quick Info

ProfessionRestaurateur, broadcaster, cookery writer, businesswoman, television personality, novelist, chef
NationalitySouth African and British
Date of Birth18/02/1940
Age86 years
BirthplaceCape Town, South Africa

Latest News about Prue Leith

12/08/2026

Prue Leith was reported to have been hospitalized after a severe migraine episode that temporarily affected her sight and speech. The report noted that she had previously spoken publicly about health issues earlier in 2025, adding context to the incident.

21/01/2026

Prue Leith announced that she was stepping down as a judge on The Great British Bake Off after nine years on the programme. Her departure marked the end of a major phase in her television career, during which she became one of the show’s best-known faces alongside Paul Hollywood.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameDame Prudence Margaret Leith
TitlesDBE
Known ForJudge on The Great British Bake Off; restaurant and food industry career

Educational Qualification(s)

StudiedSorbonne, Paris; Cordon Bleu Cookery School, London

Personal Life

ResidenceUnited Kingdom

Relationships & More

Children
  • Daniel
  • Li-Da

Family

Parents
  • Sam Leith
  • Margaret 'Peggy' Inglis
SiblingsJames

Career

Summary
  • Founded Leith's restaurant in 1969
  • Founded Leith's School of Food and Wine in 1975
  • Worked as a judge on The Great British Bake Off
  • Authored cookbooks, novels, and memoirs

Social Media

Twitterhttps://x.com/PrueLeith

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Born in Cape Town, South Africa
2. Has worked as a food columnist and broadcaster
3. Received a damehood for services to food, broadcasting and charity
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