MasterChef judge next President of RASE

John Torode, BBC’s MasterChef presenter and leading London restaurateur, is to be the next President of the Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE).

Torode will take over the current president, Lord Salisbury, in October. He has become a champion of British food both through his restaurant, Smith of Smithfield, and through his TV appearances and other media contributions.

Hugh Oliver-Bellasis, RASE Council Chairman, commented on the appointment: "John is a great champion of British food. He sources 100% British food and the menus in his restaurant detail every farmer supplier that he works with.

"RASE will use his presidential year, with John's full backing and support, to give UK farming the highest possible profile and to create awareness of the ways in which farmers can access the growing and profitable food service sector."

The new President commented on his position: "This is a fantastic opportunity to link the current, high-profile interest in good food with the excellence of British farming. I know, from the work we do with our suppliers, that British food really is the best of the best. I want to use my presidential year to shout that message from every available platform."

Words: Maria Bracken

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