1. Nisha Katona MBE was born on 23 October 1971 and is a British restaurateur and TV personality.
16 Facts About Nisha Katona
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Nisha Katona was a child protection barrister for 20 years.
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Nisha Katona went on to study Law at Liverpool John Moores University, where she met her future husband, Zoltan Katona.
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Nisha Katona qualified as a barrister at the Inns of Court School of Law in 1996, and is a member of Lincoln's Inn.
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Nisha Katona worked full-time as a child protection barrister for 20 years on the Northern Circuit.
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Nisha Katona is the author of six cookbooks: Pimp My Rice, The Spice Tree, The Mowgli Street Food: Authentic Indian Street Food, The 30-Minute Mowgli, Meat Free Mowgli and Bold.
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Nisha Katona regularly appears on television and radio, including the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, Food Network and Radio 4's programme The Kitchen Cabinet.
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On 1 January 2022, Nisha Katona was appointed chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University.
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Nisha Katona is the first alumna of the university to become chancellor and replaces Sir Brian Leveson who became emeritus chancellor.
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In July 2021, Nisha Katona was selected to join the newly formed Hospitality Council, a team of leading industry experts assembled to deliver the government's Hospitality Strategy.
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In 2019, Nisha Katona received an MBE for services to the food industry.
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Nisha Katona regularly appears as a guest chef on This Morning, guest panelist on The Kitchen Cabinet on BBC Radio 4, and on both BBC News and Sky News as a guest expert on matters relating to business and hospitality.
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On 14 February 2021, a 10-part culinary travel series presented by Nisha Katona called A Taste of Italy was premiered on Channel 4 and More 4.
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On 13 July 2021, Nisha Katona was one of the professional chefs on ITV's Cooking with the Stars.
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On 10 August 2021, Nisha Katona appeared as a guest chef on BBC 1's Masterchef, challenging four celebrities to cook an Indian recipe from her menu.
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From 2021 - 2024, Nisha Katona was be one of the members of the new judging panel of Great British Menu, joining the former champion Tom Kerridge and the comedian and food podcaster Ed Gamble.