Catherine Atkinson has a BSc (Hons) degree in Home Economics and is a trained Cordon Bleu cook. She is the author of many cookbooks including Coconut Water and Coconut Oil, The Vegan Dairy and The Gluten-Free Kitchen.

Valerie Barrett has written many books on baking, and works regularly for several national magazines.

Joanna Farrow is a freelance cooking writer and food stylist, writing for magazines on subjects ranging from family food to chocolate and cakes.