About Keith Squires
Keith Squires is a much-loved UK-based author, plant-based chef, and wellness presenter with over 40 years of experience in nutrition, Ayurveda, herbalism, and plant-based cooking. He’s known for making healthy-living feel accessible, enjoyable, and deeply nourishing—for both body and mind. Keith runs popular workshops and retreats around the world, helping people discover how small changes in food and lifestyle can have a big impact on wellbeing.
Sharing Stories Through Food
Keith’s love for food goes hand-in-hand with a love for storytelling—whether that’s passing on a recipe, sharing a lesson from Ayurveda, or telling tales from his travels (like his bush-tucker adventures in Australia or ancient stories from India). His popular blog Keith on Food is a go-to resource for those interested in plant-based eating, Ayurvedic wisdom, and mindful kitchen practices.
Philosophy
Food isn’t just fuel - it’s an act of love and connection. When you prepare a meal with attention and intention, you’re nourishing your body and calming your mind. Simple acts like chopping vegetables or stirring a simmering pot can become moments of focus on cooking with love, anchering you in the present moment.
For Keith, food is about far more than what’s on the plate. It’s about balance, connection, and care. His approach is rooted in Ayurveda—an ancient system of health that’s all about working with the seasons and your unique constitution (or dosha).
So in summer, that might mean cooling dishes with fresh herbs. In winter, warming spices and grounding meals. A simple bowl of kitchari or a cup of ginger tea can become part of a daily rhythm that supports digestion, sleep, and mood.
He sees cooking as a kind of meditation—where every chop, stir, and sizzle is a chance to slow down and reconnect.
A Glimpse Behind the Scenes
Before the publication of his latest books, Keith was actively engaged in hands-on teaching and storytelling—sharing Mahabharata tales by the riverbank, cooking traditional bush tucker alongside Indigenous elder Noel Butler, and leading workplace sessions on how to prepare nutritious meals in just 20 minutes. These clips offer a glimpse into that dynamic work: a blend of storytelling, foraging, and fast, functional healthy cooking—delivered with Keith’s signature mix of insight, warmth, and humour.
Keith’s Pop-Up Kitchen in 20 Minutes
A sneak peek at Keith’s hands-on pop-up kitchen—simple strategies for healthy lunches in just a 20-minute break.
Therapeutic Bush Tucker with Keith
Learn to build a DIY oven, identify protein-rich native plants, and sample Keith’s first Aussie bush tucker recipes.
The Mahabharata: Ganga’s Earthly Tale
Keith kicks off the epic Mahabharata, telling how Ganga and Santanu came to Earth through Indra’s ancient curse.
Talks, Events & Media
Pop‑Up Kitchens & Corporate Lunches
Keith shows busy professionals how to eat well in just 20 minutes, blending practicality with mindfulness.
Speaking Engagements:
A recognised authority, Keith recently presented his healthy‑eating programme at the House of Commons to MPs and NHS professionals.
Keynote & Festival Appearances:
From the Surrey Vegan Fair to bespoke retreats in Australia and India, his speaking style is as educational as it is engaging.
Broadcast Credentials: Regularly featured across UK media, including BBC Radio London’s Sunny & Shay, Keith brings thoughtful food discussion to mainstream audiences.
His blog, keithonfood.co.uk, has become a hub for recipes, Ayurvedic insights and kitchen hacks you can actually use.
Keith splits his time between London and the Dru Yoga Centre at Snowdonia Mountain Lodge in Eryri, where he cooks for retreats and workshops. His sessions are always filled with stories, practical tips, and simple ways to feel better and live well—both on and off the plate. Hope to see you there!
Let’s Break Bread Together
Got a question, a collaboration idea, or just fancy a chat about food, Ayurveda, or retreats? I’d love to hear from you!
