James Martin has been one of Britain’s best-loved chefs and television personalities for over two decades. He first became a familiar face on British TV in the mid-1990s and has since fronted a wide range of popular culinary programmes, delighting audiences with his warm, approachable style and passion for great food.
He has presented flagship shows including Saturday Morning, Saturday Kitchen, James Martin’s French Adventure, James Martin’s American Adventure, and The Great British Feast, showcasing his adventurous spirit and love of global cuisine. James is also a successful author of numerous bestselling cookbooks and regularly appears at food festivals and live events across the UK.
Before his TV career, James trained under some of the UK’s top chefs and held his first Head Chef role at Bistro du Vin in Winchester at just 21, where his daily-changing menus became a huge hit with diners.
Known for his infectious enthusiasm, culinary expertise and ability to make cooking enjoyable for all, James continues to influence British food culture both on screen and beyond.
James Martin
About
James’ television career began in November 1996 with Ready Steady Cook and he was also a frequent guest on Saturday Kitchen. James carries out many cookery demonstrations across the UK each year at various events including The Derbyshire County Show and The Malvern and the Yorkshire Food & Drink Show, and was also involved in The 2004 National Fish & Chip Shop of the Year Awards. Last year James also judged the prestigious Nestle Toque D’Or Award. His first book, Eating in with James Martin was published in October 1998. This was followed by a series of cookery books including The Deli Cookbook in Autumn 2000, Great British Dinners in 2003 and Easy British Food in mid June 2005. Great British Winter was published in 2006 and James' latest book, The Great British Village Show Cookbook hit the shelves in February 2007.
James Martin
Appliances
"I chose the Dual Fuel Range with the charbroiler and griddle as it gives me the best of both worlds, with gas hobs for excellent temperature control and a dual convection electric oven. The fact that there are eight cooking modes, which provide four different heat sources within the same oven also greatly attracted me. This function means I can roast, proof bread and griddle using the same appliance. It also reduces cooking time and gives even browning without drying out the food. " James is a steadfast fan and owner of Sub-Zero & Wolf's luxury kitchen appliances, shown by his choice of these products, specifying them not only as the kitchen appliances of choice on 'Saturday Kitchen' but in both his previous and current homes.
