Genevieve Taylor is a leading British expert in grilling and live-fire cooking, and the author of thirteen cookbooks, including the bestselling trilogy featuring “CHARRED”, a comprehensive guide to vegetarian barbecuing; “SEARED”, focused on fire-cooked meats; and “SCORCHED”, dedicated to grilling fish and seafood.

In addition to her writing, Genevieve is the founder of the Bristol Fire School, where she teaches classes on how to cook with live fire.

In June 2024, she took part in the second edition of the Meat & Fire Festival in Barcelona, where she shared her expertise in grilling and advocated for a minimalist approach to ingredients, using light and simple marinades and avoiding excessively high temperatures when cooking meat.