The Latest Breaking News from Grace Dent

The former ES Magazine critic was beloved by Standard readers from 2011 to 2017. As she prepares to take over from Gregg Wallace on Masterchef, here are some of her funniest moments

Long-time MasterChef presenter John Torode said the appointment was “perfect”

The experienced food critic currently features as a guest judge on the popular cooking show alongside co-host John Torode

Gregg Wallace is stepping back from television for the foreseeable future following allegations from former colleagues and contestants. But who might take his place?

In this week’s Feast newsletter: America’s most popular holiday is a chance to gather around the table in gratitude, wherever you live, and have fun with your menu

In this week’s Feast newsletter: Having friends over doesn’t have to be hard – try simple sides and skip the formality

Chinatown’s renowned Wong Kei prosecuted for food hygiene offences and fined more than £40,000

Tesco Finest will run across the Guardian’s new cooking and recipe app Feast in a premium multi-channel campaign that includes original branded content, shoppable recipes, bespoke audience targeting and sponsorship of the award-winning podcast, Comfort Eating with Grace Dent.

Last week, the New York Times’s restaurant critic left his job after a worrying medical checkup. How do others keep going?