PRESS
Features, speaking, and collaborations.
A place for media, interviews, speaking inquiries, and selected creative partnerships tied to food, land, craft, hospitality, and the broader work behind them.
SHORT BIO
James Gop is the founder of Heirloom Fire and the creative force behind a body of work rooted in open-fire cooking, seasonality, local sourcing, and the belief that hospitality can be both deeply personal and deeply intentional. Through his own name, he expands that work into writing, teaching, field-based experiences, and a broader conversation about how meaningful things are made.
SELECTED PRESS
Features and appearances
Television & features
Selected television appearances and editorial features have included Netflix, Great Big Story, Martha Bakes, and PBS.
Interviews & podcasts
Interview and podcast appearances have included conversations on Chef Sense and Canvas Weddings’ Party People, along with James Gop’s own podcast, Figuratively Feasting.
Selected collaborations
Selected collaborations have included Stetson, Field + Supply, Field Company, Sean Brock, House of Mustaine, Canada Goose, and Hornbeam cast-iron pans.
SPEAKING & COLLABORATIONS
Areas of interest
Speaking
Conversations, panels, and talks centered on food, craft, pressure, standards, hospitality, seasonality, and building meaningful work.
Collaborations
Selected partnerships with brands, publications, producers, and creative teams whose values align with thoughtful food and authored experiences.
MEDIA RESOURCES
Available upon request
Headshots, short bio, long bio, past coverage, and additional images can be provided for media, interviews, and speaking opportunities.
INQUIRE
Press and speaking inquiries
For interviews, features, speaking opportunities, or collaborations, get in touch to start the conversation.