Quick Info
| Profession | Chef and television presenter |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 30/06/1972 |
| Age | 54 years |
| Birthplace | Malton, North Yorkshire, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about James Martin
James Martin's restaurant at the Manchester235 casino in Great Northern Warehouse stopped trading, ending a partnership that began in 2012. The casino operator, Metropolitan Gaming, said the two sides had mutually agreed to end the arrangement, and reservations were cancelled. Staff were reported to have been kept on elsewhere in the business.
James Martin withdrew from the Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival 2025 shortly before the event. His representative said the decision was due to the organisers failing to meet contractual obligations, and he publicly apologized to fans for the cancellation.
James Martin shared that he was feeling well after a long battle with facial skin cancer, which he first disclosed in 2018. The update followed multiple surgeries and came as he reflected positively on his health and recovery.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known for | British cooking shows and cookbooks |
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| Notable work | Saturday Kitchen, Saturday Morning with James Martin |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Scarborough Technical College |
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Personal Life
| Health | Has spoken openly about facial skin cancer and dyslexia; revealed a three-stone weight loss in 2026 |
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Career
| Occupation | Chef, restaurateur, author, television presenter |
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| Career start | 1996 |
| Known for television | Ready Steady Cook, Saturday Kitchen |
| Books | More than 20 cookbooks |
| Restaurants | James Martin Manchester at Manchester235 closed on 01/10/2026 after a partnership of more than a decade |
| Television (recent) | Saturday Morning with James Martin extended to a 10th series, with new shows reported for 2027 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Started formal chef training at age 16. | |
| 2. Worked in France before becoming head chef in Winchester. | |
| 3. Became a familiar TV chef through Ready Steady Cook. | |
| 4. Published an autobiography titled Driven. |
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