An opera house chef and egg coddler expert is set to kick-start a series of winter museum talks.

The Museum of Royal Worcester has announced the return of its Winter online talk series, providing insights into Worcester’s porcelain heritage.

The first of these talks, slated for Wednesday (November 13) at 6pm, will be delivered by Cordula Peters, sous chef at Glyndebourne Opera House.

Her talk, accessible via Zoom, will focus on the 'famous Egg Coddler.'

Ms Peters said: "Popular in the 70s and 80s, egg coddlers are nowadays quite cherished collectibles.

"They have become sought-after trinkets in charity shops, flea markets, antique stores, and online shops.

"But where did the idea of the egg coddler originate?

"In this talk, you will discover the fascinating story behind the invention of the egg coddler, Royal Worcester’s role in popularising them in the UK and across the world, and the many intricate designs that make them a desirable feature on any breakfast table."

She will also demonstrate how to coddle the perfect egg and share different recipes for attendees to try at home.

The museum encourages potential attendees to buy tickets early, which can be made on its website.

The Winter talk series will continue until March 12, featuring speakers such as award-winning food historian and chef Dr Neil Buttery and antique expert John Sandon.

Kate Travers, museum director, said: "Our Winter online talk series is a great way for us to engage broader audiences and enjoy hearing about our collections from new and interesting perspectives.

"They are offered free of charge, but we welcome donations to support the museum’s work looking after the collections and making them available as widely as possible.

"You can donate as part of the booking process if you wish or by clicking the donate link on each page.”