Radhika Howarth, Talk & Taste: Flavours Without Borders

A celebration of the power of food to connect people and cultures.

Join Radhika Howarth for a specially curated evening that takes you on a culinary journey around the world, exploring how historical trade routes, migration, and colonial pathways have shaped the way we cook and eat today. Through stories and shared plates, we’ll uncover the cultural connections behind everyday ingredients and iconic dishes.

The tasting menu includes a rich Kenyan kidney bean and coconut stew, bold Tandoori Patatas Bravas, refreshing Indonesian pineapple rojak salad, and the fragrant Shirin Pulao from Azerbaijan—a sweet, saffron-scented rice dish inspired by the Silk Route.

This event is inspired by my book Flavours Without Borders—a celebration of food, memory, and migration. Signed copies will be available on the evening.
An unforgettable evening of food, flavour, and storytelling—served together.

This event will take place at The Commons Community Kitchen & Cafe at The Minories and will include the opportunity to taste some of Radhika’s food.

Sunday 22nd June, 6.00 – 8.00pm
Venue: The Commons Community Kitchen & Café at The Minories, 74 High Street, Colchester, CO1 1UE
Tickets: £15 / £14 concessions (Students, Under 27s and Unwaged), includes taster bowls
Box Office: eventbrite.co.uk

This event is part of our Day on the Wild Side at The Minories, Colchester, on Sunday 22nd June.

12.00 – 3.00pm Storytelling and Family Fun in The Minories Garden

2.00pm Tony Peake, Derek Jarman: The Authorised Biography

4.00pm Maggi Hambling and James Cahill, The Violet Hour

6.00pm Radhika Howarth, Flavours Without Borders at The Commons Community Kitchen & Cafe at The Minories

Find out more about A Day on the Wild Side at essexbookfestival.org.uk/a-day-on-the-wild-side/.

Radhika Howarth: Culinary story teller, cook and Published Author

Radhika Howarth is a London-based author, TV chef, and culinary storyteller whose debut cookbook, Flavours Without Borders: 80 Recipes Connecting Cultures and Cuisines, celebrates the power of food to bridge cultures. She is widely recognized for her engaging television appearances, including The World Cook on Amazon Prime and Channel 4’s Double the Money with Sue Perkins in 2024.

In 2018, Radhika founded her brand, Radikal Kitchen, offering diverse food consultancy services such as recipe development, social media content creation for food brands, bespoke culinary events, cooking workshops, chef demonstrations, and food writing. Her passion for connecting people through cuisine shines in her food column for I-Global News.

A proud member of the Guild of Food Writers UK, Women in the Food Industry UK, and The Chef’s Forum, Radhika also serves as the brand ambassador for Hamilton Beach UK and Europe. On Instagram, @radikalkitchen, she inspires her audience with vibrant flavours, culinary adventures, and a deep appreciation for global food culture.

Flavours Without Borders

Radhika’s debut cookbook, Flavours Without Borders: 80 Recipes Connecting Cultures and Cuisines, is more than a cookbook — it’s a culinary journey that bridges cultures, histories, and cuisines through the universal language of food. Featuring 80 thoughtfully curated recipes, the book explores how historical trade routes, immigration and colonial pathways have shaped the way we cook and eat today.

Flavours Without Borders is a produce-led cookbook where each ingredient takes centre stage, celebrated through three distinct cuisine styles. This trio of recipes unravels the story of culinary osmosis, showcasing how the exchange of cultures and ideas has shaped the way we cook and eat today. From the kitchens of Porto to the flavours of Panaji, Persia, and Palmyra, this book takes you on a captivating culinary journey around the globe.

Order a copy of Flavours Without Borders by Radhika Howarth from the Essex Book Festival online bookshop at bookshop.org