Draft:Dr Matthew O'Callaghan OBE

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    • Dr Matthew O'Callaghan** is a British food expert known for his contribution to the UK's culinary heritage. Dr O'Callaghan was awarded an OBE in 2015 for his services to the United Kingdom food industry.[1][2]
        1. Career in Food Industry

Dr Matthew O'Callaghan serves as the Chairman of the **Melton Mowbray Pork Pie Association**[3] and the **UK Protected Food Names Association**.[4] Dr O'Callaghan has contributed to the preservation of the special status of traditional British foods, like the Melton Mowbray pork pie.[5] Dr O'Callaghan's current roles include chairing the **British Pie Awards**,[6] which celebrate and promote British food culture.[7] Between 2010 and 2013 Dr O'Callaghan appeared in four episodes as a food historian in the Great British Bake Off.[8]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Senior grocery figures named in Queen's Birthday Honours".
  2. ^ "Queen's birthday honours list 2015: OBE". The Guardian. 12 June 2015.
  3. ^ https://www.mmppa.co.uk/
  4. ^ "Row over stilton cheese's origins causes stink". BBC News. 5 February 2020.
  5. ^ "Melton Mowbray pies win exclusive food status". Reuters. 4 April 2008.
  6. ^ "Results 2023 BPA". 11 March 2022.
  7. ^ https://www.meltonfestivals.co.uk/
  8. ^ "Matthew O'Callaghan". IMDb.