Paul Hollywood facts for kids
Hollywood at the 2012 Liverpool Food and Drink Festival
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| Born | Paul John Hollywood 1 March 1966 Wallasey, Cheshire, England |
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| Cooking style | Baking |
| Education | The Mosslands School, Wallasey School of Art |
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Alexandra Hollywood
(m. 1998; div. 2019)Melissa Spalding
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Paul John Hollywood MBE (born 1 March 1966) is a famous English celebrity chef. He is also a well-known television personality. Many people know him as a judge on The Great British Bake Off since 2010.
Paul started working in his father's bakery when he was a teenager. He later became a head baker at several fancy hotels. After working in Cyprus, he started appearing on British TV shows. He began his TV career with cooking shows. Later, he also explored other interests like cars.
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Paul Hollywood's Early Life and Baking Journey
Paul Hollywood was born in 1966 in Wallasey, Cheshire. His father, John F. Hollywood, owned a bakery. Paul went to The Mosslands School and studied sculpture at art school. But he left art school to become a baker.
He first worked at his father's bakery in York. Then he worked in other bakeries in Merseyside. He became a head baker at famous hotels like The Dorchester. Later, he moved to Cyprus and worked at two resorts there.
Paul Hollywood on Television
Paul Hollywood has been a guest on many TV shows. These include The Generation Game and This Morning. Since 2010, he has been a judge on The Great British Bake Off. People like his honest way of judging the baked goods.
His partnership with Mary Berry on the show was very popular. Many thought they were a great judging team. When the show moved to Channel 4, Paul decided to stay on as a judge.
Baking Books and Special Recipes
In 2005, Paul wrote a book called 100 Great Breads. This book won an award for being the "Top Bread and Pastry Book" that year. In 2008, he created a very special bread recipe. It was an almond and roquefort sourdough. People said it was the most expensive bread in Britain.
Paul often speaks at food festivals. He shares his baking knowledge at events like the BBC Good Food Show.
More TV Shows and Travels
In 2013, Paul became a judge on The American Baking Competition in the USA. He also presented his own shows like Paul Hollywood’s Bread. On this show, he shared recipes for different types of bread and even some cakes. He also hosted Paul Hollywood's Pies and Puds.
Paul has explored different cultures through food on TV. In 2019, he went on a culinary road trip across America. This was for a show called Paul Goes to Hollywood. He traveled from New York to Los Angeles on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
In 2020, he traveled across Japan for a show called Paul Hollywood Eats Japan. He discovered many amazing food experiences there. In 2022, he explored authentic local food in Mexico for Paul Hollywood Eats Mexico.
Paul also appeared in a two-part series. It was called The Great British Bake Off: Best Bits. This show celebrated the best moments from the first ten years of The Great British Bake Off.
Paul Hollywood's Love for Motor Racing
Besides baking, Paul Hollywood loves motor racing. He started racing cars in 2015. He made his debut in an Aston Martin car. He has competed in several races.
In 2015, he raced at Le Mans in the Aston Martin festival. He also competed in the GT Cup. In July 2017, he won first place in his class at a race in Silverstone. In November 2017, he raced in his first 24-hour race. He finished second in his class.
Paul Hollywood's Personal Life
Paul Hollywood met his first wife, Alexandra, in Cyprus. He was a head baker, and she was a scuba diving instructor. They got married on the island and have one son. They later divorced in 2019.
In September 2023, Paul Hollywood married Melissa Spalding in Cyprus.
Paul was honored with the title of Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). This award was given to him in 2024 for his contributions to baking and broadcasting.
Images for kids
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Hollywood at the 2012 Liverpool Food and Drink Festival
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Paul Hollywood zesting a lemon at the Stratford Food Festival
