# Simon Rimmer

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English chef

Simon Rimmer Rimmer in May 2010 Born Simon Peter Rimmer (1963-05-05) 5 May 1963 (age 63) Wallasey, Wirral, England Occupation Chef Years active 1990–present

**Simon Peter Rimmer** (born 5 May 1963[1]) is an English celebrity chef, best known for his on-screen partnership with [Tim Lovejoy](/source/Tim_Lovejoy).

## Early life

Simon Peter Rimmer was born in Wallasey.[a]

## Career

Rimmer originally studied fashion and textile design,[2] and later taught himself to cook.[3] In 1990, he bought [Greens](/source/Greens_(English_restaurant)), a vegetarian restaurant in [West Didsbury](/source/West_Didsbury).[4] It closed in 2024.[5] He opened his second restaurant, Earle, in [Hale](/source/Hale%2C_Greater_Manchester) in October 2006,[6] though this was sold to a local restaurateur in 2016.[7] In 2013, Rimmer served as a judge for British Sausage Week, helping to choose the winners and promote the event.[8]

Rimmer's television career began with [Granada Breeze](/source/Granada_Breeze_(UK_TV_channel)) before appearing regularly on programmes including *[This Morning](/source/This_Morning_(TV_programme))*, *[The One Show](/source/The_One_Show)*, *[The Gadget Show](/source/The_Gadget_Show)* and *[Pointless Celebrities](/source/Pointless_Celebrities)*.[9] He has presented *Making a Meal of It* for BBC Two,[10] *[Win It, Cook It](/source/Win_It%2C_Cook_It)*,[11] *Tricks of the Restaurant Trade*,[12] *Eat the Week with Iceland*[13] and *Secrets of Our Favourite Snacks*[14] for Channel 4 and *Breaking Into Tesco* for Channel 5.[15] Rimmer is best known for his work alongside [Tim Lovejoy](/source/Tim_Lovejoy) presenting [*Something for the Weekend*](/source/Something_for_the_Weekend_(TV_programme)) on BBC Two between 2006 and 2012[16] and *[Sunday Brunch](/source/Sunday_Brunch)*, a show with a similar format on Channel 4.[17]

Rimmer has also appeared as a contestant on various TV shows. In 2006, he pitted his cooking talents against other skilled chefs on the first series of *[Great British Menu](/source/Great_British_Menu)*; losing in the North of England heat to [Marcus Wareing](/source/Marcus_Wareing).[18] In 2008, he appeared on *[Celebrity Mastermind](/source/Celebrity_Mastermind)*, choosing 'The History of [Tranmere Rovers](/source/Tranmere_Rovers_F.C.)' as a specialist subject.[19] In August 2017, it was confirmed that Rimmer would take part in the [fifteenth series](/source/Strictly_Come_Dancing_(series_15)) of *[Strictly Come Dancing](/source/Strictly_Come_Dancing)*, partnered with [Karen Clifton](/source/Karen_Clifton).[20] The pair were eliminated in week six.[21]

Rimmer's first book, *The Accidental Vegetarian*, was published in October 2004.[22] His second book, *Rebel Cook*, was published in October 2006.[23] His third book *Lazy Brunch* came out in 2008, co-written with Lovejoy and based on a feature in *Something from the Weekend*.[24] In 2009, Rimmer published his fourth book, *The Seasoned Vegetarian*.[25]

Simon started to present a show on [Gold Radio](/source/Gold_(British_radio_network))(British Radio Station) Saturday mornings 9-12pm in January 2025

## Personal life

Rimmer supports [Liverpool F.C.](/source/Liverpool_F.C.) and was present during the 1989 [Hillsborough disaster](/source/Hillsborough_disaster).[26]

## Filmography

**Television**

Year Title Role Notes 2006–2012 Something for the Weekend Co-presenter With Tim Lovejoy 2012— Sunday Brunch Co-presenter 10 series; with Tim Lovejoy 2014 Daily Brunch Co-presenter 1 series; with Tim Lovejoy Win It, Cook It Presenter 1 series 2016— Tricks of the Restaurant Trade Co-presenter 3 series; with Kate Quilton, Adam Pearson and Sophie Morgan 2017— Eat the Week with Iceland Presenter 1 series 2017 Secrets of Our Favourite Snacks Co-presenter With Sophie Morgan Strictly Come Dancing Participant Series 15 2018 Britain's Favourite Food Presenter Two-part series

## Notes

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Wallasey was in [Cheshire](/source/Cheshire) when he was born and did not become part of [Merseyside](/source/Merseyside) until he was 11 years old.

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ltd, company check. ["MR SIMON PETER RIMMER director information. Free director information. Director id 906854120"](http://companycheck.co.uk/director/906854120/MR-SIMON-PETER-RIMMER). *Company Check*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Claridge, Brian (18 June 2017). ["Sunday Brunch presenter Simon Rimmer on nickname, regrets and first kiss"](https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/life/816959/Simon-Rimmer-Channel-4-Sunday-Brunch-presenter-regrets-nickname). *Express.co.uk*. Retrieved 22 September 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Greenaway, Heather (1 October 2011). ["Top chef Simon Rimmer cooks takeaway dinners for Craig Bellamy to keep striker fit"](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/top-chef-simon-rimmer-cooks-1083329). *dailyrecord*. Retrieved 22 September 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** [Simon Rimmer, who owns restaurant Earle in Hale, Trafford is one of the celebrity chefs at this year's Good Food Show.](http://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/news/4403465.Hale_restaurant_owner_takes_star_turn_at_Good_Food_Show/) *Messenger.* 28 May 2009.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Coleman, Jenny (2 January 2024). ["Simon Rimmer's vegetarian restaurant in Didsbury shuts after 33 years"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-67864511). *BBC News*. BBC. Retrieved 2 January 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Earle By Simon Rimmer - Hale, Cheshire on OpenTable"](https://www.opentable.co.uk/earle-by-simon-rimmer). *www.opentable.co.uk*. Retrieved 22 September 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["TV chef Simon Rimmer ends Hale association as Hogan's of Hale owner acquires Earle"](http://altrincham.today/2016/11/17/news/tv-chef-simon-rimmer-ends-hale-association-hogans-hale-owner-acquires-earle/). *Altrincham Today*. 17 November 2016. Retrieved 22 September 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Interview with Simon Rimmer – the face of British Sausage Week 2013"](http://sausagefans.co.uk/interview-with-simon-rimmer-the-face-of-british-sausage-week-2013/). *Sausagefans.co.uk*. 16 September 2013. Retrieved 22 September 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Simon Rimmer"](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0727301/). *IMDb*. Retrieved 22 September 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Making a Meal Of It episodes - BBC Food"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/programmes/b0071b4f/episodes). *www.bbc.co.uk*. Retrieved 22 September 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Win It Cook It"](http://hattrickinternational.co.uk/shows/Win_It_Cook_It). *hattrickinternational.co.uk*. Retrieved 22 September 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["Tricks of the Restaurant Trade: Tricks of the Restaurant Trade"](http://www.channel4.com/programmes/tricks-of-the-restaurant-trade). *Channel 4*. Retrieved 22 September 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["Eat the Week with Iceland: Eat the Week with Iceland"](http://www.channel4.com/programmes/eat-the-week-with-iceland). *Channel 4*. Retrieved 22 September 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** Harrison, Phil; Robinson, John; Harris, Sophie; Arnold, Ben; Verdier, Hannah; Gibbings-Jones, Mark; Mueller, Andrew; Howlett, Paul (23 May 2017). ["Tuesday's best TV: Secrets of Our Favourite Snacks; Long Lost Family: What Happened Next"](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2017/may/23/tuesdays-best-tv-broken-secrets-of-our-favourite-snacks). *The Guardian*. [ISSN](/source/ISSN_(identifier)) [0261-3077](https://search.worldcat.org/issn/0261-3077). Retrieved 22 September 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** West, Dave (29 February 2008). ["Simon Rimmer ('Breaking Into Tesco')"](http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a90365/simon-rimmer-breaking-into-tesco/). *Digital Spy*. Retrieved 22 September 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** [*Something for the Weekend*](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1002921/), retrieved 22 September 2019

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** ["Sunday Brunch: Sunday Brunch"](http://www.channel4.com/programmes/sunday-brunch). *Channel 4*. Retrieved 22 September 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** [*North: Part 1*](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1339796/), retrieved 22 September 2019

1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** ["BBC One - Celebrity Mastermind, 2007/2008, Episode 5"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b008l3bl). *BBC*. Retrieved 22 September 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** ["Simon Rimmer is confirmed for Strictly 2017!"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/strictlycomedancing/entries/8d0e7b61-af64-4c3e-8220-17b8cf8a3e36). *Strictly Come Dancing*. 13 August 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-22)** ["BBC One - Strictly Come Dancing - Simon Rimmer"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/3CLfsw9pdc0QPwGk2lYn9Z/simon-rimmer). *BBC*. Retrieved 23 September 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-23)** Rimmer, Simon. (2010). *The accidental vegetarian : delicious food without meat* (New ed.). London: Mitchell Beazley. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [9781845335557](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/9781845335557). [OCLC](/source/OCLC_(identifier)) [477281872](https://search.worldcat.org/oclc/477281872).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-24)** Rimmer, Simon. (2006). *Rebel cook : bending the rules for brilliant food*. Lowe, Jason. London: Cassell Illustrated. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [9781844034505](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/9781844034505). [OCLC](/source/OCLC_(identifier)) [176782014](https://search.worldcat.org/oclc/176782014).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-25)** Rimmer, Simon. (2008). *Lazy brunch*. Lovejoy, Tim, 1968-, Something for the weekend (Television program). London: Quadrille. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [9781844005932](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/9781844005932). [OCLC](/source/OCLC_(identifier)) [181069386](https://search.worldcat.org/oclc/181069386).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-26)** Rimmer, Simon. (2009). *The seasoned vegetarian : a second serving*. London: Mitchell Beazley. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [9781845334253](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/9781845334253). [OCLC](/source/OCLC_(identifier)) [267222214](https://search.worldcat.org/oclc/267222214).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-27)** Methven, Nicola (29 September 2017). ["Hillsborough survivor Simon Rimmer on why he'll waltz to You'll Never Walk Alone"](http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/tv/hillsborough-survivor-simon-rimmer-hell-13696444). *[Liverpool Echo](/source/Liverpool_Echo)*. Retrieved 22 September 2019.

## External links

- [Greens Restaurant](http://www.greensdidsbury.co.uk)

- [Earle Restaurant](http://www.earlerestaurant.co.uk/)

- [Eat The Chef - Video Recipes by Simon and others](http://www.eatthechef.com)

- [Simon Rimmer recipes](http://goodfood.uktv.co.uk/shows/simon-rimmers-dinner/)

- [The Cheshire Cookery School](http://www.thecheshirecookeryschool.com)

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