Paul West

Paul West is a chef, passionate gardener, sustainability advocate and popular media personality. He hosted four seasons of River Cottage Australia (Foxtel and SBS) and is a regular guest presenter on ABC television's Gardening Australia, Back Roads and Catalyst. Paul's philosophy is simple - grow your ingredients with love, prepare them simply and share them with family and friends. He advocates real food, sustainable agriculture, community and gardening, and loves to show people how easy it is...See more

Paul West is a chef, passionate gardener, sustainability advocate and popular media personality. He hosted four seasons of River Cottage Australia (Foxtel and SBS) and is a regular guest presenter on ABC television's Gardening Australia, Back Roads and Catalyst. Paul's philosophy is simple - grow your ingredients with love, prepare them simply and share them with family and friends. He advocates real food, sustainable agriculture, community and gardening, and loves to show people how easy it is to prepare delicious meals using vibrant produce, all without blowing the budget. Paul is the author of The Edible Garden Cookbook and Growing Guide and he regularly hosts cooking demonstrations at food festivals around Australia. He lives with his wife and children on the south coast of NSW. See less