James Martin (chef)
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James Martin (born June 30, 1972 in Yorkshire, England, UK) is a British celebrity chef who first appeared on television in 1996.
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[edit] Biography
Martin was brought up on a farm in Yorkshire, which gave him a passion for gardening and good wholesome home cooking. He later caused controversy by suggesting people use 8 eggs to make Yorkshire Pudding, justifying the choice by saying he was following a recipe his grandmother used. Whilst studying at Scarborough Techical College, Martin was named Student of the Year three years running.
He owns a bespoke kitchen design and manufacturing business in St Albans called Underwood. Antony Worrall Thompson, another celebrity chef, brought him to London to work in the kitchens of 190 Queensgate, followed by dell’Ugo. In 1993 he opened the Hotel du Vin and Bistro in Winchester as Head Chef, where he changed the menu every day. It was a success, with an eight-week waiting list for a table.
[edit] Television career
He first started to appear on television in 1996, but came to wider public attention and still appears on the BBC 2 program Ready Steady Cook." In 2005 Martin partnered with Camilla Dallerup in "Strictly Come Dancing," a celebrity ballroom dancing TV show, coming fourth.
Martin co-presented BBC Food's Stately Suppers with Alistair Appleton, and then appeared on the Channel 4 programme Richard & Judy, where he would visit a member of the public in their own home who had been nominated to be cooked a 'comfort food' meal. He is now the presenter of the new version of the BBC One show Saturday Kitchen, which is being made by Cactus Productions, the company behind the Richard & Judy show after ITV poached the previous presenter (ironically, Antony Worral Thompson) and production team behind the show.
[edit] Personal life
- He owns a Clumber Spaniel called Fudge, and has a passion for cars.
- He has dated Barbara Broccoli
