Born in Peckham, South East London, Gregg began his career working on the world’s famous Covent Garden fruit and vegetable market before starting George Allen’s Greengrocers, a company that became a multi-million-pound turnover concern.

As a result of his business success, Gregg was invited to co-present on BBC Radio 4’s programme, Veg Talk and later became the original host of Saturday Kitchen on BBC 1.

Now best known for co-presenting Masterchef, Celebrity Masterchef and Masterchef:The Professionals on BBC 1 and 2, Gregg has numerous other television credits to his name including; Eat Well For Less, Inside The Factory, Turn Me Back, Supermarket Shopping Secrets, Harvest and the Travelog series Weekend Break with Gregg Wallace.

Television guest appearances include; Who Do You Think You Are, Richard Osman’s House of Games, The One Show and The Great British Bake Off:An Extra Slice.

In addition, Gregg has hosted his own live tour and frequently stages talks and food demonstrations at festivals up and down the country.

A prolific writer on the subject of food, Gregg has published a variety of books including one on a particular favourite topic, puddings! Others include information on cooking on a budget, recipes and Masterchef tips. His autobiography, Life On A Plate was published in 2012.

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