Edd Kimber Biography: Age, Partner, Cookbooks, Net Worth, Career, Bake Off, Wiki, Wife

Edd Kimber is a celebrated British baker, food writer, journalist, TV personality, and author known as the first-ever winner of The Great British Bake Off.

Through his bestselling cookbooks, clear recipes, magazine contributions, and approachable baking tutorials, he has inspired millions to enjoy home baking with confidence and creativity.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Edward Kimber
• Stage Name: Edd Kimber
• Born: March 7, 1985
• Age: 41 years old
• Birthplace: Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
• Nationality: British
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Occupation: Baker, Food Writer, Journalist, TV Personality, Author
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Mr. Kimber and Mrs. Kimber
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Matt
• Children: None
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $2 million USD

Early Life And Education

Edward Kimber was born on March 7, 1985, in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. He was brought up by his parents Mr. Kimber and Mrs. Kimber in Bradford, where baking was a regular family activity. His first memory was standing on a stool helping his mum make mince pies.

He grew up with no publicly detailed siblings. After studying politics at university, he worked as a debt collector for Yorkshire Bank but realised the corporate world was not for him. His religion is Christianity.

Career

Edd Kimber entered and won the first series of The Great British Bake Off in 2010 at age 24, becoming the show’s inaugural champion. He left his banking job to pursue baking full time, training in professional kitchens including a stint at Raymond Blanc‘s Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons. He has authored six cookbooks including The Boy Who Bakes (2011), Say It With Cake (2012), Patisserie Made Simple (2014), One Tin Bakes (2020), One Tin Bakes Easy (2021), and the Sunday Times bestseller Small Batch Bakes (2022).

As a food writer and journalist, he contributes to publications such as BBC Good Food, Olive Magazine, Delicious, The Guardian, and Epicurious. He has appeared on TV shows including Sunday Brunch, Saturday Kitchen, Good Morning America, and The Alan Titchmarsh Show.

Known as The Boy Who Bakes on social media, he shares reliable recipes, teaches baking techniques, and continues to write, teach masterclasses, and expand his influence in the food world with a focus on accessible yet impressive bakes.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @theboywhobakes
• YouTube: The Boy Who Bakes

Personal Life

Edd Kimber is in a long-term happy relationship with his partner Matt, a lawyer, with whom he has been together for many years; they live together in London. No past relationships are publicly known. He has no children and keeps much of his personal life private while occasionally sharing warm family moments and the importance of loved ones. He is 41 years old. His height is Unknown.

Net Worth

Edd Kimber‘s net worth is estimated at $2 million USD. His income primarily comes from his six bestselling cookbooks and book sales; food writing and journalism contributions to major magazines and websites; brand partnerships and sponsorships; TV appearances and media work; baking masterclasses and teaching; as well as social media monetization and content creation through his popular platforms.