James Martin

James first came to national attention through his appearances on BBC’s Ready Steady Cook before going on to present Saturday Kitchen for ten years, regularly attracting audiences of more than 3.5 million viewers. He currently fronts the award-winning James Martin’s Saturday Morning on ITV, alongside a range of successful food and travel series including James Martin’s French Adventure, American Adventure, Great British Adventure and Islands to Highlands.

Away from television, James has enjoyed an acclaimed culinary career. At just 22 years old, he opened Hotel du Vin in Winchester as Head Chef, later going on to launch several successful restaurants and hospitality ventures. His restaurant at The Talbot in Malton was included in the Michelin Guide within a year of opening, while his restaurants and food concepts have featured in national restaurant guides and industry rankings.

A bestselling author, James has written more than 20 cookery books and an autobiography, Driven, sharing his passion for accessible, high-quality food and the stories behind his remarkable career. He is also a respected food journalist, having written for national newspapers and magazines throughout his career.

James is a highly accomplished host, presenter and after-dinner speaker, bringing warmth, humour and professionalism to every event. Whether hosting awards ceremonies, interviewing guests, facilitating discussions or entertaining audiences with stories from his career in television and hospitality, he is a natural communicator with broad appeal.

His experience working across television, publishing, hospitality, travel and business allows him to connect with a wide variety of audiences, from corporate conferences and industry events to gala dinners, awards ceremonies and client hospitality occasions.

Passionate about British food, entrepreneurship and excellence, James offers audiences an engaging insight into the lessons he has learned from building a successful career at the top of one of the world’s most competitive industries.

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