About
English chef, broadcaster, and former musician known for being a judge and later a presenter of the BBC's culinary competition show Great British Menu. She also has a cookbook: The Pepperpot Diaries: Stories From My Caribbean Table published in 2023. She also known for having a large following on Instagram with over 150,000 followers.
Before Fame
She originally was immersed in the music scene before she became a chef. She was the lead singer of the post-punk band Rip Rig + Panic in the 1980s which also featured Neneh Cherry. She later transitioned into broadcasting and hosted shows on BBC Radio 4 and the BBC World Service.
Trivia
She and her partner own and run the Caribbean restaurant Andi's Wadadli Kitchen. She also is a cohost of the podcast Stirring it Up.
Family Life
She was born Andrea Oliver. She was born and raised in London, England. She had a brother who died from sickle cell anemia. She has been with her partner Garfield Hacknett since the early 2000s. She is the mother of television presenter Miquita Oliver.
Associated With
She replaced Prue Leith as host on Great British Menu in 2016. She worked with judges Ed Gamble and Tom Kerridge on Great British Menu.
