Ainsley Harriott

Ainsley Harriott is one of the nation's favourite television chefs and one of the most charismatic. He is the much-loved presenter of Ready Steady Cook, a programme that has run for 20 series all over the world. Loved for his infectious enthusiasm for quick, simple but inventive recipes, Ainsley's books include the best-selling Meals in Minutes, Low Fat Meals in Minutes, Ainsley's Barbecue Bible, Big Cook Out and the Friends and Family Cookbook. Ainsley has also created a hugely successful range of food products. He lives in London with his wife and children.