My home in SW London

Have you long dreamt of making your passion for food your livelihood?   

Do you dream of becoming a food writer or restaurant critic?
Have you an idea for a cook book or memoir and want to know how to go about finding a publisher?

Or are you already working in food, perhaps in PR or digital marketing, yet yearning for a more creative role or to fine hone your writing skills to get more attention.

I will teach you how to put your passion into practice over a 6 hour workshop with coffee breaks and a slap-up lunch with wine (cooked by me) at my Balham home in my beautiful kitchen.
  




Have you an idea for a cookbook or food memoir you'd like to get published?

I am a globally published food writer & author who writes for The Telegraph, The i Paper, The Daily Mail, American Express and Platinum.   I wrote bestselling "How to be a Better Foodie" (before blogging and twitter, I pride myself on being in the vanguard!) and "Flipping Good: pancakes around the world."


I provide plenty of opportunity to share your stories and complete small writing tasks besides venting any frustrations and asking as many questions as you like.

We will discuss what kind of creative food work would suit you best and how to get yourself known in the community and on the best lists.

My advice is current as a busy, high profile working journalist who regularly makes successful pitches to new outlets as well as having plenty of highly regarded regulars.

All participants will need to be double-jabbed and take a lateral flow COVID test the day before the workshop to keep us all safe around my (large Conran Shop) kitchen table.

 

 how to pitching editorial  features 

-what to expect from life as a food writer (including how to get invited to the best parties!)

how to construct and write a feature including what NOT to do and words editors HATE

address the pros and cons of seeking an agent

how to write a book proposal & what to expect

Sudi will share anecdotes about a life spent deliciously: from visiting parmesan caves with Massimo Bottura to foraging with Rene Redzepi, hanging out with Angela Hartnett off duty and Michel Roux jnr plus harvesting saffron in La Mancha, Georgian feasts in St Petersburg and barbecues in the wilds of Sweden and her insight into the current restaurant scene and future food trends.

FOOD WRITING WORKSHOP WITH LUNCH FOR REAL FOODIES

My kitchen

Sue Woodward

A fun, informative, entertaining and encouraging day with a 3 course lunch and wine too! Honest feedback, practical  exercises and the inside track on how to pitch your article. Thanks Sudi. Great to meet you.

Libby Zietsman-Brodie

Sudi is a font of knowledge and stories from years in the industry. Immediately welcoming I left the day feeling inspired and ready to pitch!

Louise

Fascinating workshop with well-renowned food writer. Lots of inspirational insight into the literary foodie mindset from food blogs to cookery books and everything in between.

Grace 

Great workshop with a fantastic teacher! This was a great way to spend a couple of hours of my Saturday afternoon and I have come away with some great ideas.

Dienaba

I absolutely loved the course. Sudi is a very inspirational professional who has plenty of experiences and tips to share. The course has helped me to consolidate the identity and personal print I would like to share through my blog. I also liked the interaction with the other participants. I definitely recommend this course for anyone who would like to start or improve a blog. Thank you again Sudi for this amazing time.

Really good chat to get you thinking about your writing. I could have chatted to Sudi for hours. Lots of great food for thought. Thank you

Have you long dreamt of making your passion for food your livelihood?   

Do you dream of becoming a food writer or restaurant critic?
Have you an idea for a cook book or memoir and want to know how to go about finding a publisher?

Or are you already working in food, perhaps in PR or digital marketing, yet yearning for a more creative role or to fine hone your writing skills to get more attention.

I will teach you how to put your passion into practice over a 6 hour workshop with coffee breaks and a slap-up lunch with wine (cooked by me) at my Balham home in my beautiful kitchen.
  




Have you an idea for a cookbook or food memoir you'd like to get published?

I am a globally published food writer & author who writes for The Telegraph, The i Paper, The Daily Mail, American Express and Platinum.   I wrote bestselling "How to be a Better Foodie" (before blogging and twitter, I pride myself on being in the vanguard!) and "Flipping Good: pancakes around the world."


I provide plenty of opportunity to share your stories and complete small writing tasks besides venting any frustrations and asking as many questions as you like.

We will discuss what kind of creative food work would suit you best and how to get yourself known in the community and on the best lists.

My advice is current as a busy, high profile working journalist who regularly makes successful pitches to new outlets as well as having plenty of highly regarded regulars.

All participants will need to be double-jabbed and take a lateral flow COVID test the day before the workshop to keep us all safe around my (large Conran Shop) kitchen table.

 

 how to pitching editorial  features 

-what to expect from life as a food writer (including how to get invited to the best parties!)

how to construct and write a feature including what NOT to do and words editors HATE

address the pros and cons of seeking an agent

how to write a book proposal & what to expect

Sudi will share anecdotes about a life spent deliciously: from visiting parmesan caves with Massimo Bottura to foraging with Rene Redzepi, hanging out with Angela Hartnett off duty and Michel Roux jnr plus harvesting saffron in La Mancha, Georgian feasts in St Petersburg and barbecues in the wilds of Sweden and her insight into the current restaurant scene and future food trends.


Food Writing Course for real Foodies

Food Writing Course for real Foodies!

Louise Simpson

Fascinating workshop with well-renowned food writer. Lots of inspirational insight into the literary foodie mindset from food blogs to cookery books and everything in between.  

Grace Benita

Great workshop with a fantastic teacher! This was a great way to spend a couple of hours of my  Saturday afternoon and I have come away with some great ideas.

Dienaba Tirera

I absolutely loved the course. Sudi is a very inspirational professional who has plenty of experiences and tips to share. The course has helped me to consolidate the identity and personal print I would like to share through my blog. I also liked the interaction with the other participants. I definitely
recommend this course for anyone who would like to start or improve a blog. Thank you again Sudi for this amazing time. 

Liz Wilson

Charlie Spargo

The Food Writing course was a really engaging and casual session that instilled attendees with much more confidence in their abilities and provided a range of really useful tips for people with a wide range of experience levels. It was great to have the conversation guided by the goals and interests of those taking part and take away pages of notes and ideas.

Isabella Wise

Sudi Foodie’s Writing course for foodies was a really interesting couple of hours... loved listening to everyone’s stories. There were plenty of good tips for writing/pitching. Even though I just want to write foodie blogs for fun... it made me think of, perhaps, making more of an effort and taking it further to fund my future foodie travels! Sudi is very personable and experienced in the  world of food writing and generously offered to help with pitches/looking at stuff we’d written and help with pointers in the right direction. A great way to spend a Saturday afternoon in lockdown! Thank you Sudi!🙏😋😊😊

Sara Evans

This was such an enjoyable class. Sudi was great and made sure everyone got to speak and ask questions. We covered pitching, blogging and putting together a book proposal. Sudi was candid and inspirational. A great teacher for newbies as well as for more seasoned writers looking to experience other genres too. Recommended.

Anya Peach

Sudi is a great teacher, with a lot of experience in different areas and industries. She made sure everyone felt involved and had time to ask questions and participate. It was relaxed and natural, despite being hosted online (the new normal now). Great for those looking to dip their toes into food writing and get some new ideas. 

Food Writing Course for real Foodies! from blogs to pitches to national press & books

MARY HARDING

Sudi provided us with a fun and informative class that is perfect for anyone wanting to know the basics of food writing and how to get started. She shares her wealth of experience and endless tips to ensure even the most novice food writer leaves the course with confidence and enthusiasm. Highly recommend. 

Catrina Gell

Really interesting course. I learnt a lot about food writing and the industry. Would recommend! 

Foodies: learn how to be a food writer people will love to read

Sudi has been a food, & travel journalist and restaurant critic for 25 years writing for print publications worldwide from the FT, the i paper to Femail, British. Airway's High Life to TIME Magazine as well as Delicious, National Geographic Food and The Spectator.   Sudi now writes regularly for digital publications including culturewhisper.com and finedininglovers.com too.   Sudi prides herself on constantly challenging herself by approaching new commissioning editors and taking a clever, original and pertinent approach to her ideas.   Sudi has published two books: the bestselling "How to be a Better Foodie" and "Flipping Good: pancakes around the world."  

Sudi loves teaching and helping would-be writers find their voice.  She run IRL food writing workshops for six months at Bermondsey Street Bees on Bermondsey Street where workshops including a honey sommelier tasting.

Sudi can also offer one on one mentoring.   Besides, writing and workshops, Sudi runs regular Sunday and Monday food quizzes on zoom.

Sudi Foodie

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