James Martin (chef)

James Martin (born June 30 1972 in Yorkshire, England, UK) is a British celebrity chef who first appeared on television in 1996. 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.

James Martin often appears on the television show Ready Steady Cook on the BBC Two channel. In 2005 Martin partnered with Camilla Dallerup in Strictly Come Dancing, a celebrity ballroom dancing TV show. James has recently been seen 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. James also appears in BBC Food's Stately Suppers with Alistair Appleton.

External links

* James Martin official website
* James Martin with Ocean Village