‘This is only the beginning’: Keelan Wright on a landmark year ahead
As the new year gets underway, local food creator Keelan Wright is quietly preparing for what promises to be one of the most significant chapters of his journey so far, with new projects, fresh ideas and a milestone birthday all shaping the months ahead.
Keelan Wright is stepping into the new year with momentum, ambition and a major milestone firmly in sight.
The Solihull-based food creator, best known for Keelan’s Kitchen, will turn 20 later this year and to mark the occasion, he is preparing for a significant double project launch planned for April, which he describes as the biggest moment of his career so far.
After several years of building his platform through food, Keelan says the upcoming projects represent both a celebration and a turning point.
“Turning 20 feels like a natural moment to stop and reflect. 7 YEARS IN FOOD!,” he said. “I’ve been working in food since I was a teenager, and April is about marking that journey properly, then looking forward to what’s next.”
While details of the April launch are being kept under wraps for now, Keelan confirms it will bring together everything he’s been building towards: food, conversation, creativity and community. He describes it as a personal milestone project, one that celebrates not just his own journey, but the people who have supported him along the way.
“At the heart of everything I do is connection,” he said. “Food has always been the starting point, but it’s really about the conversations, the stories and the shared moments.”
Behind the scenes, Keelan has spent months quietly developing new ideas while continuing to grow his audience online and collaborate across food and media. The year ahead, he says, is about stepping up creatively while staying rooted in the Midlands, which he still proudly calls home.
“I want people to feel like they’re part of it,” he added. “This year is about inviting people in, to follow along, to celebrate, and to be part of what comes next.”
With a landmark birthday approaching and a major April launch on the horizon, 2026 is shaping up to be a defining year for Keelan Wright and one that many will be watching closely.
