Renu Bhardwaj is a food and lifestyle content creator with a passion for vegetarian and vegan cuisine, sustainability, and inspiring everyday living. Her online community has grown organically to over 161,000 followers on Instagram, drawn to her popular recipes, lifestyle tips, and thoughtful brand collaborations.

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Renu is also the author of Celebrate Diwali, published by Penguin Random House, and was named Scottish Food Influencer of the Year 2024.

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Blending Indian and Scottish influences, Renu’s culinary journey began in her mother’s kitchen and has evolved into a vibrant career that celebrates flavour, culture, and creativity. She currently hosts a BBC Social food video series, sharing easy family recipes and her popular Fakeaway Friday ideas.

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Her work includes collaborations with leading brands such as M&S, Waitrose, Aldi, Circulon, Le Creuset, and Taj Hotels, as well as campaigns with the Scottish Government and Love Food Hate Waste. Renu’s recipes and insights have been featured in Netmums, Holland & Barrett, Stylist Magazine, and Zoella, and she has appeared live on stage at events including the Good Food Show and Country Living Fair, as well as hosting master chef-style cooking workshops.