Prue Leith - Being Old… and Learning to Love It!

Culinary icon, beloved broadcaster, and Great British Bake Off judge Dame Prue Leith joins us at Tring Book Festival to discuss her candid, funny, and uplifting new book, Being Old… and Learning to Love It! Delivered with her signature charm, pragmatic wisdom, and wit, Prue takes us through the triumphs, taboos, and unexpected joys of growing older. Join us for a delightful, refreshingly honest, and deeply inspiring conversation about embracing life at every age.


Date	Monday 9^th November 2026
Time	7:30 PM
Doors Open	6:45 PM
Venue	The Dembe Theatre (Formerly The Court Theatre)

Standard Seats	£22.00
Standard Ticket and Signed Copy of Being Old	£38.00
Members earn 5 points per ticket

About the Book: Being Old… and Learning to Love It!

Getting older isn’t for the faint-hearted—but as Prue Leith proves, it can be a lot of fun. Part memoir and part reflection, Being Old… and Learning to Love It! is a spirited, warm exploration of living vibrant, fulfilling years in your eighties.

Speaking with trademark frankness and no-nonsense charm, Prue tackles life’s big questions and everyday moments alike, showing that age is no barrier to joy, confidence, and new adventures.

About Prue Leith
Dame Prue Leith DBE is one of the UK’s most respected restaurateurs, caterers, television presenters, and authors. After building a celebrated culinary career—founding Leith’s School of Food and Wine and her Michelin-starred London restaurant—she became a household favourite as a judge on BBC’s The Great British Menu and Channel 4’s The Great British Bake Off. Beyond her work in food, Prue has written numerous bestselling cookbooks, seven novels, and memoirs, alongside a distinguished career in business, education, and public service.