Irina Georgescu

JAMES BEARD AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR

Irina Georgescu is a UK-based food writer and author whose work reflects her Eastern European heritage. In her books, she writes with integrity and respect for this rich culture, focusing on the diversity of culinary identities in this part of Europe.

She often writes for or is featured in international publications, including National Geographic Traveller, Forbes, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Epicurious, The Guardian, The Independent, Olive Magazine, and Delicious Magazine. Her TV appearances on BBC One and Channel 4 help raise awareness of Eastern European cuisine.

Her debut book, ‘Carpathia: Food from the Heart of Romania’, was shortlisted for the Best International Cookbook Award by the UK Guild of Food Writers and received the German Culinary Academy Award. Her baking book, ‘Tava: Eastern European Baking and Desserts’, earned the James Beard Award in 2023. Her most recent work, ‘Danube’, delves into the cuisines of Romania, Serbia, and Bulgaria along the riverbanks.