Celia Brooks moved to London from Colorado in 1989 and forged a career as a chef, food writer and businesswoman. Starting as a private chef for film director Stanley Kubrick, she moved on to TV presenting, consulting and writing about food for several UK publications including The Times, The Evening Standard and BBC Good Food Magazine.

In 2002 Celia founded her highly successful food tour business, 'Gastrotours'. When not working on her next book, she spends most of her time creating and conducting unique food experiences in London, in particular around Borough Market - she is the only person licensed by the market to run tours. SuperVeg is her ninth cookbook.