Expert Speakers at The Baby Show

With expertise spanning over 35 years, London-born mother of three Annabel Karmel reigns as the UK's no. 1 baby and children’s cookery author, bestselling international author, and a world-leading expert on devising delicious, nutritious meals for babies, children and families.

Since launching her revolutionary cookbook for babies - The Complete Baby and Toddler Meal Planner in 1991 - a feeding 'bible’, which has sold over 6 million copies and become the 2nd bestselling non-fiction hardback of all time, Annabel has raised millions of families on her   recipes.

With 51 published cookbooks, Annabel’s vision has always been to ensure every child gets the nutrition they need for their development and long-term health, and her unique, tasty recipes have made her a true pioneer in her field.

With a vast digital following, and her multi-award-winning Annabel Karmel Recipes App, Annabel is on a mission to revolutionise how parents approach feeding young children. Her powerful parenting tool features over 1,250 recipes and new ideas served-up every week, handy guides and expert-led weaning support - making it a kitchen essential for parents at every stage of their child’s development.

Annabel is also a tireless champion of women in business. As one of the UK’s leading female entrepreneurs and author of Mumpreneur, she’s a vocal advocate for mothers carving out space in the working world, empowering others to turn their passion into enterprise - just as she did. 

Whether through her award-winning app, supermarket food ranges, bestselling books, or digital platforms, Annabel’s mission is unwavering: to empower families everywhere with the tools, confidence, and inspiration to raise healthy, happy children.