Cast:

James Martin

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’ 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.

Nigel Brown

Nigel Brown is BBC Radio Humberside’s Resident Celebrity Chef. During his career he’s worked at some of the UK’s biggest and busiest hotels and competed in many national competitions including the London Hotelympia Salon Culinaire competitions and also won a place in the Trusthouse Forte’s Chef of the Year competition.

Previously Nigel spent time overseas at the highly acclaimed French cookery school Ecole Le Notre where he picked up a wealth of experience and knowledge in areas of specialist patisserie work. He, like fellow chef and Yorkshire man James Martin both share the privilege of attending Scarborough College, both Nigel and James are highly regarded by senior lecturer Ken Allinson.

	James Martin
	Nigel Brown