Bio
Shini Somara is a British mechanical engineer and television presenter best known for hosting the adventure reality cooking competition No Kitchen Required, since 2012.
Prior to taking on the challenge of hosting No Kitchen Required, Somara had effortlessly transformed the complex world of cutting-edge science and emerging technology into primetime television on shows that include BBC World News' The Health Show, BBC One's Watchdog, The One Show and Inside Out London.
By the age of 25, Somara had completed her doctoral thesis while working full-time as a mechanical engineer. Yet, she still found time to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and dabble in the world of fashion as a model.
Somara also has a degree in classical ballet from the Royal Academy of Dance.
Somara is passionate about discovering and understanding the world around her. She is very eager to sample new foods throughout her journey and learn new recipes she can bring back home to London.