Joanne Hollows demonstrates that celebrity chefs are more than just the branded byproducts of neoliberal capitalism; rather, their prominence and impact speaks to more complex shifts in the relations between civic, digital media and public culture. An overdue account of the contemporary role of celebrity chefs as cultural and political intermediaries, this book is a major contribution to media studies, cultural studies, sociology, food studies and beyond.

Tania Lewis, Professor of Cultural and Media Studies, RMIT University, Australia

Joanne Hollows insightfully and incisively explores the ideological tensions and cultural significance of celebrity chef representation across media platforms in this eloquent and well-researched volume.

Kathleen LeBesco, Professor of Communication and Media Arts, Marymount Manhattan College, USA