Katherine Whiteman (1945 - 4 January 2009) was a British food writer.[1]
Kate Whiteman | |
|---|---|
| Born | Katherine Eellenbogen 1945 |
| Died | 4 January 2009 |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Food writer |
| Spouse | Peter Whiteman |
| Children | Victoria and Caroline |
| Parent(s) | Gershon Ellenbogen Eileen Alexander |
Early life edit
She was born Katherine Ellenbogen in Hampstead, London, the daughter of Gershon Ellenbogen, a British barrister, author and Liberal Party politician, and his wife Eileen Alexander.[citation needed]
Career edit
Whiteman edited books by the chefs Michel Roux, Raymond Blanc and Pierre Koffman.[1]
Personal life edit
She was married to the barrister Peter Whiteman QC, and they had two daughters.
Whiteman died in a car accident in Argentina on 4 January 2009.
Legacy edit
The Guild of Food Writers created the Kate Whiteman Award for Work on Food and Travel in her honour. It has been awarded to Michael Booth and Yotam Ottolenghi, among others.
References edit
- ^ a b "Kate Whiteman: food writer and restaurant reviewer". The Times. 15 January 2009. Retrieved 28 February 2021.