James Martin

James Martin

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James Martin Biography

James Martin is a very successful celebrity chef and awards host. He has made a great impact since he first appeared on television in 1996 and has rarely been off screen since, appearing as a regular team member on Ready Steady Cook.

Antony Worrall Thompson brought James to London to work in the kitchens of 190 Queensgate, followed by dell'Ugo. In 1994, at the tender age of 22, he opened the Hotel and Bistro du Vin in Winchester as Head Chef, such was the success of the venture, that there was an eight week waiting list for a table during the weekend.

James Martin as Celebrity Chef and Car Enthusiast

James is currently gracing our screens as presenter of BBC One's hugely successful Saturday Kitchen, regularly attracting viewers in excess of 2 million. He was a regular team member on Ready Steady Cook (BBC 2) and in Autumn 2006 gained a whole new army of fans with his new found prowess on the dance floor in Strictly Come Dancing (BBC1) where he reached the semi-finals.

James was was featured in a prime time BBC 2 special during Christmas 2008 – The Real Italian Job. The show saw James live his dream of racing in the exclusive Millie Miglia race in Italy in a vintage sports car. The show attracted over 3.5 million viewers and has cemented James’ role as a car enthusiast and expert.

James has enjoyed phenomenal success with his many series for UKTV Food – enjoying some of the highest ratings the channel has ever experienced. Such was the success of James Martin Digs Deeps (2006), Feast (2007) and Brittany (2008), UKTV commissioned another series, Champagne.

James Martin as Journalist and Author

As well as his television work, James is a keen journalist and writes a weekly column in the Mail on Sunday’s Live magazine on cars and motoring, as well as writing food columns for BBC Good Food Magazine, Sky magazine and Reveal magazine. 2008 saw the first James Martin magazine filled with delicious recipes and interesting interviews with the chef.

James' publishing career extends beyond magazines – he is the author of several best selling and award winning books:

James Martin - Business Entrepreneur

The future is exciting for James’ licensing endeavours – he already has a range of small electricals with Wahl, Cookware, Knives and Kitchen Textiles with Stellar/Horwoods and Serveware with Denby. James will be launching his own range of cake mixes and cookers in the future. He is a consultant with P & O Cruises on the restaurants and menus for their cruise ships Ocean Village and Ocean Village 2.

This success can be attributed to James’ early love of food which was nurtured at Castle Howard where his father ran the catering and where James often helped out – he even helped cook for the Queen Mother at 11! At 16 he began his formal training at Scarborough Technical College, where he was Student of the Year for three years running. At the tender age of 22, he opened the Hotel and Bistro du Vin in Winchester as Head Chef, where he changed the menu every day.

James Martin - A Popular Speaker

James continues to make regular appearances around the country including at all of the BBC Good Food Shows incorporating London, Glasgow and Birmingham and attracting vast crowds for his demos in the super-theatres. In addition to the BBC Good Food Shows, James has appeared at Bingley Fine Food Festival, Stoneleigh Festival and works with organisations such as the Food Standards Agency.

James’s message about food has always been the same – he has been passionate about celebrating British food, using the best ingredients possible and creating simple, delicious recipes accessible to all.

Company magazine has voted him one of Britain's most eligible bachelors.

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James Martin News

A selection of relevant news related to James Martin, Awards Hosts & Presenter and Personal Appearances, Celebrity Chefs and TV Presenters stories. For more information on James Martin or details as to how to book James Martin for your corporate event, please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0)20 7607 7070 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk

BBC Good Food Show takes Place in Birmingham this Summer

20th May 2013

This year’s BBC Good Food show takes place in Birmingham this summer and is an event to be enjoyed by food lovers and families.

Duncan Bannatyne on Comic Relief Celebrity Great British Bake-Off Line-Up

11th January 2013

The popular show will be returning for a four-part Comic Relief celebrity special on BBC Two.

Heston Blumenthal’s Giant Christmas Pudding

14th December 2012

Celebrity chef TV presenter Heston Blumenthal has taken his obsession with supersizing food to a whole new level.

Ainsley Harriott at Isle of Man Food Festival

10th October 2012

TV chef Ainsley Harriott is on the Isle of Man for two culinary events, including a Caribbean evening which will raise funds for Hospice Isle of Man.

Tim Lovejoy Joins Channel 4

20th February 2012

Presenter and awards host Tim Lovejoy will join Channel 4, along with celebrity chef Simon Rimmer.

Jay Rayner’s New Radio 4 Show Kitchen Cabinet

8th February 2012

After dinner speaker, Journalist, food critic, TV writer and presenter Jay Rayner, presents the first programme of a new BBC Radio 4 series: a food panel show, recorded in front of a live audience.

Kirsty Wark Hosts a Question of Taste

3rd January 2012

Newsnight presenter, facilitator, after dinner speaker and awards host Kirsty Wark is moving to primetime to front A Question of Taste - the toughest food quiz on BBC 2!

Benedict Allen at Cheltenham Literary Festival

4th October 2011

Benedict Allen, adventurer, author and corporate speaker, announces the release of his new book, Into The Abyss, at the Cheltenham Literary Festival.

Henley Literary Festival Boasts Speakers Corner’s Best

28th September 2011

Henley-on-Thames, home of the annual royal regatta since 1839, and now also renowned for its literary festival, is gearing up for a long weekend of chat, books and authors, including some of Speakers Corner’s best – Gervase Phinn, Alan Titchmarsh, Ben Fogle, and Former chief North America correspondent for the BBC, and Newsnight presenter, Gavin Esler.

Atul Kochhar and Jimmy McGhie Bring Food and Laughter to Jamie Oliver’s Big Feastival

1st July 2011

Food guru Jamie Oliver hosts a brand new festival combining top-class food with the world’s best live music and comedy. Comedian Jimmy McGhie provides the laughs and celebrity chef Atul Kochhar brings the food!

James Martin Reviews

James Martin has spoken and appeared at a number of recent corporate events. Please find some client speaker testimonials and reviews for James Martin for a number of these events and conferences. If you would like some additional information as to how to book James Martin for your corporate event, then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0)20 7607 7070 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk

Feedback has been that he swore a bit too often in his presentation. Very entertaining and well linked to science with good interaction.
Science City York

James went down extremely well with all the venues, secured substantial media coverage and my client, the LSC North East, was very pleased with the way he got their message across and how he entered in to the fun, but at the same time serious theme, of the challenges.
Recognition PR

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