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John Whaite

John Whaite

John Whaite is a British baker, cook, chocolatier and TV personality. He gained a diploma in patisserie from the revered Le Cordon Bleu School of Culinary Arts.

Gaining a first class degree in law from the University of Manchester, John decided to hang up the gown and don the apron, a decision made after he won the third series of the BBC’s The Great British Bake Off. He has published two cookbooks: John Whaite Bakes and John Whaite Bakes At Home.

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