Celia has had a total of nine books published worldwide, translated into ten different languages, and she's contributed to many others. Celia’s TV career started in 2001 with a 25-part series called ‘Vegging Out’ which she wrote and presented (produced by Action Time for Taste CFN).
Since then, she has made dozens of appearances on several food programmes, live and recorded, including James Martin’s Saturday Morning (ITV), Saturday Kitchen (BBC), Market Kitchen (UKTV Food), and in the USA on PBS and The Food Network.
“You’ll never have a veggie meal crisis ever again”
“Making vegetarian food rock ‘n’ roll is no mean feat, but Celia is clearly the woman to do it”
“So glamorous you wouldn’t notice the absence of meat”
“The art of showing both hard-core vegetarians and the merely veggie-curious in your life a good time… A flexible and relaxed approach to entertaining.”
Celia has written extensively about food and travel for print and web. She previously had regular columns in ES magazine, The Times online, and BBC Good Food magazine, and has been featured in olive magazine and Food & Wine (US). She currently writes regularly for the Borough Market website and contributes to their award-winning magazine Market Life.
For general questions, please contact Celia’s PA (Cecilia Edmunds). If you have questions about private tour bookings, please contact Celia directly.
What’s the minimum number for a private group booking?
Usually 6. A group of fewer than 6 pay the same as 6.
What is the maximum number for a group booking?
Usually 12 people for Borough Market; up to 25 for some other locations. Please contact Celia to discuss.
I want to buy a gift voucher, but I’m not sure which tour the recipient would prefer; what should I do?
I offer a General Voucher which gives a choice of 3 tours (Portobello, Covent Garden, and Borough Market). You pay for the cheapest (£90) and if they choose Borough Market (£110), they make up the difference when they book - or you can pay this, if requested.
Do the gift vouchers have an expiry date?
They are good for 1 year.
Are Gastrotours suitable for people with special diets, ie vegetarians?
I do my best to accommodate any special diet, as long as I am informed in advance.
Are children under 18 allowed on the tours?
Yes, but alcohol will only be served to guests aged 18 and over. Unfortunately, I am not able to offer a discount for those not drinking.
Can I bring my child in a pram?
Yes, with advance notice.
Is it suitable for wheelchair users?
Most tours, yes. I will inform you of any awkward points to be aware of in advance.
If I am sick on the day or unable to come for some reason, can I get a refund?
Unfortunately no. You can, however, send someone in your place.
What if I have to cancel or postpone a private group booking?
For private groups, I request a deposit (usually £250), which is non-refundable due to high demand for dates. If you wish to reschedule, you must give me 3 weeks' notice, and your deposit will be carried over. I will be in touch a week before the booked date to confirm numbers and arrange payment in full.
What is your Covid-19 policy?
If a public or private tour has to be cancelled or postponed due to government-imposed restrictions, I will issue a full refund or offer rescheduling. If someone has to cancel due to Covid-19 related illness, I'll offer an opportunity to reschedule once.
