Kate Whiteman

Katherine Whiteman (1945 - 4 January 2009) was a British food writer.

Kate Whiteman
Born
Katherine Eellenbogen

1945
Died4 January 2009
NationalityBritish
OccupationFood writer
Spouse(s)Peter Whiteman
ChildrenVictoria and Caroline
Parent(s)Gershon Ellenbogen
Eileen Alexander

Early life

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.

Career

Whiteman edited books with the leading chefs Michel Roux, Raymond Blanc and Pierre Koffman.

Personal life

She was married the barrister Peter Whiteman QC, and they had two daughters, Victoria and Caroline.

She died in a car accident in Argentina on 4 January 2009, when the taxi they were in hit a verge.

Legacy

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.

gollark: Travel by apioform.
gollark: My poor, defenceless liver!
gollark: Hmm yes, I too enjoy interacting with friends while frying my brain and liver somewhat.
gollark: Alcohol bad (although people should be allowed to use it still, obviously, if they find it fun or something).
gollark: For *basically everyone*, it does muck with reflexes and decision making.

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