Meet Georgina Hayden! Biography, Age, Husband, Amazing Cookbook Challenge

Meet Georgina Hayden, chef and food writer, who will appear on Channel 4’s new cooking show ‘The Great Cookbook Challenge with Jamie Oliver’. She will join her former mentor Jamie Oliver and will work alongside two other judges to crown the winner of the cooking competition.

Learn about her age, career and husband in this Georgina Hayden Biography.

Georgina Hayden on the Great Cookbook Challenge

Georgina Hayden is one of the judges on Channel 4’s cooking competition “The Great Cookbook Challenge with Jamie Oliver”.

The show features Jamie Oliver, best known for his cookbook writing, which he began in 1999. Other judges include award-winning British journalist and food critic Jimi Famurewa. Additionally, Louise Moore, CEO of Penguin Michael Joseph, who studied at Cambridge University, is the show’s head judge.

In January 2022, Jamie announced her role as a judge on the show. The lucky one who gets sponsored by all three judges will win a cookbook publishing deal. She wrote, “I have so much more to say about this amazing experience but for now: the show starts Monday 31st January 8pm on @channel4.”

On February 8, 2022, Georgina reminded everyone to watch the show. She shared that she met all the amazing chefs. She thanked all the cast and crew involved in the show and wrote, “Luckiest woman in the world.”

Georgina Hayden’s age

In May 2021, Georgina Hayden turned 39 years old.

Who is Georgina Hayden’s husband?

Georgina Hayden is married to her husband Pete, who also goes by (@petethekiller) on Instagram. She met Pete’s “other half” and she is very proud to have him as her man.

She wrote on her Instagram in June 2019, “Kudos to myself for winning this award. Thank you for being the best dad to our kids @petethekiller. I picked the right one. And to my own smart, inspiring, kind, BIG hearted dad (a true legend). And to all the dads, dads, dads, who are missing their kids, or their kids, whose hearts are a little sore today for whatever reason – sending you all some love And a light, happy Father’s Day.”

In August 2021, Georgina’s husband turned 40. In part of her birthday post, she wrote, “We love you @petethekiller! You are the kindest, most generous, most adventurous, most supportive, funniest person, and you are our ROCK.”

But Pete wasn’t the only love of her life.

Georgina has three children, Persephone, Archimedes and Elektra, with her husband. She gave birth to Elektra, her second child, in 2020. She said having Elektra left her traumatised and in need of help, and even the thought of giving birth made her cry.

Her eldest daughter, Persephone, was born in June 2017.

Georgina Hayden Net Worth

With a successful career as a chef and food writer, Georgina Hayden has built a net worth of over $700 thousand.

Georgina discovered her passion for cooking while growing up at her grandparents’ Greek Cypriot tavern in Tufnell Park. Recipes were passed down to her and she followed these recipes throughout her university years. Her passion has led to her working as a food writer and stylist for various food magazines.

She then worked for Jamie Oliver’s food team for 12 years, which brought her further exposure. During her time there, she wrote, developed and styled articles, books, TV projects and campaigns. During this time, she also wrote her first book, Stirring Slowly, which was published in 2016.

She then went freelance and started writing a monthly recipe column in Delicious Magazine. Her work has also been published in Waitrose Magazine, Sainsbury’s Magazine, OFM, Guardian Feast and The Telegraph. She has published her second book, Taverna. Culture Whisper wrote a review of the book saying, “Pub Bring a cheerful, sunny Mediterranean feel to your kitchen”.

Food and Travel magazine also wrote, “Pub… beautifully evokes the writer’s Greco-Cypriot heritage and culture”.

Her radio and television work includes Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour and Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch. Georgina has shared some photos of her food styling work on her website. Her IMDB page reveals that she has also appeared on Nadiya’s Fast Flavours, Saturday Kitchen and The Sara Cox Show.

Georgina Hayden Height

Georgina Hayden stands just under 5 feet 4 inches tall.

Is Georgina Hayden on Instagram?

Georgina Hayden can only be found on Instagram. Her IG account is (@georgiepuddingnpie) and has amassed 101k followers.

Related FAQs

  • When is Georgina Hayden’s birthday?

Georgina celebrates her birthday on May 26. In 2014, her husband wished her: “Happy birthday @georgiepuddingnpie xx”.

  • Where is Georgina Hayden from?

Georgina Hayden is from North London.

  • Has Georgina Hayden revealed anything about her family?

Born to hard-working immigrants, Georgina Hayden and her family are of Cypriot descent. In May 2019, she shared a photo taken at her great-grandparents’ home. The photo showed her two aunts and uncles who still live in Cyprus. She shared plans to visit them the following weekend.

For Georgina, her favourite place in Cyprus is her home in Phini because of the stunning views of the Troodos Mountains, and in spring, the smell of roses and almond trees. While interviewing Anna Jones, she spoke about a kitchen disaster when she was just 7 years old.

She wanted to surprise her mother and sister with cornflakes like her mother used to make. Things kept going on and …

Georgina’s older sister Lulu turned 40 in July 2018.

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