Simon Rimmer facts for kids
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Simon Rimmer
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Simon Rimmer in May 2010
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Simon Peter Rimmer
5 May 1963 |
| Occupation | Chef |
| Years active | 1990–present |
Simon Peter Rimmer (born 5 May 1963) is a well-known English chef. He is famous for his TV shows, especially working with Tim Lovejoy.
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Who is Simon Rimmer?
Simon Rimmer is a popular chef and TV presenter. He is known for making delicious food and for his friendly personality on screen. He has presented many cooking shows and even competed in some.
Early Life and Beginnings
Simon Peter Rimmer was born in Wallasey, England. Before becoming a chef, he studied fashion and textile design. He then taught himself how to cook.
Simon's Journey in Cooking and TV
In 1990, Simon bought his first restaurant called Greens. It was a vegetarian restaurant in West Didsbury. Greens was open for many years but closed in 2024. He later opened another restaurant, Earle, in Hale in 2006, but he sold it in 2016. Simon has also helped judge events like British Sausage Week.
Becoming a TV Chef
Simon's TV career started on Granada Breeze. After that, he appeared on many popular shows. These include This Morning, The One Show, and The Gadget Show. He also presented shows like Making a Meal of It for BBC Two and Win It, Cook It for Channel 4. Simon is most famous for co-presenting Something for the Weekend and Sunday Brunch with Tim Lovejoy. These shows are known for their fun mix of cooking, interviews, and entertainment.
Competing on TV Shows
Besides presenting, Simon has also been a contestant on TV. In 2006, he cooked against other chefs on Great British Menu. He also appeared on Celebrity Mastermind in 2008. His special subject was the history of Tranmere Rovers football club. In 2017, Simon took part in Strictly Come Dancing, a popular dance competition. He danced with professional partner Karen Clifton.
Writing Cookbooks
Simon Rimmer has written several cookbooks. His first book, The Accidental Vegetarian, came out in 2004. He then published Rebel Cook in 2006. In 2008, he co-wrote Lazy Brunch with Tim Lovejoy, which was inspired by their TV show. His fourth book, The Seasoned Vegetarian, was published in 2009. Simon also started presenting a radio show on Gold Radio in 2025.
Simon's Life Outside Work
Simon Rimmer is a big fan of Liverpool F.C., a famous football team. He was present at the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, a very sad event in football history.
TV Shows Simon Has Been On
Here is a list of some of the TV shows Simon Rimmer has been a part of:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2006–2012 | Something for the Weekend | Co-presenter | With Tim Lovejoy |
| 2012— | Sunday Brunch | Co-presenter | 10 series; with Tim Lovejoy |
| 2014 | Daily Brunch | Co-presenter | 1 series; with Tim Lovejoy |
| Win It, Cook It | Presenter | 1 series | |
| 2016— | Tricks of the Restaurant Trade | Co-presenter | 3 series; with Kate Quilton, Adam Pearson and Sophie Morgan |
| 2017— | Eat the Week with Iceland | Presenter | 1 series |
| 2017 | Secrets of Our Favourite Snacks | Co-presenter | With Sophie Morgan |
| Strictly Come Dancing | Participant | Series 15 | |
| 2018 | Britain's Favourite Food | Presenter | Two-part series |
