“For me, it is always part of my holiday to go and work my way along the shelf in the local artisan bakery with its breads, savoury tartlets, pastries and cakes. It is soul food: one of those things that tells you about a place and the history of a place and its people.”

English celebrity chef and television personality

Paul Hollywood is an English celebrity chef and television personality, best known for judging The Great British Bake Off since 2010. He is a familiar face on British television, where he has built his public profile around baking and food. His work on The Great British Bake Off has made him widely recognised for his direct judging style and his focus on baking standards.