Celebrity chef James Martin has admitted that he would be “lynched” if he didn’t end up in Yorkshire, and has spoken out about his love for the place.
Celebrity chef James Martin has candidly expressed that he’ll be “lynched” if he doesn’t make his way back to Yorkshire. The 53 year old culinary star was raised on a sprawling 100-acre farm within the Castle Howard estate and cherishes his visits back home whenever possible.
James currently divides his time among the Cotswolds, Manchester, and Hampshire, where he oversees his trio of restaurants. His current residence is in Hampshire, from where he broadcasts his show James Martin’s Saturday Morning, filmed in a specially-constructed kitchen.
His seven-bedroom Hampshire home is set on 1.5 acres of land, has an outdoor kitchen, and is surrounded by a greenhouse. The bespoke outdoor cooking area features the best-of-breed pizza oven, a large central island, and sophisticated green industrial lighting, creating the ideal culinary experience.
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Segments of his ITV programme are shot within a converted garage. It’s believed that the property is situated near James’ eatery The Kitchen at Chewton Glen Hotel and Spa in New Milton.
Despite residing in the south east, James’ affection for Yorkshire remains evident. He informed his audience that he would be heading to God’s Own County during the summer hiatus of his weekend show, reports Yorkshire Live.
James recalled his formative years in a conversation with Food and Travel: “I had an amazing childhood. We learned both about food and the value of graft from farming 100 acres.
Respecting the people who grow food is a wonderful lesson to learn at that age because it’s not just a given; people must grow it, make it, produce it, and it also gives you a respect for doing that as a career. I detested and didn’t like school, but I loved living in my own home. I would frequently work on my tractors and fences.
He explains that his father, who wasn’t a farmer by trade but had a background in catering, faced initial difficulties. The family, however, persevered, eventually introducing chickens and pigs to their land.
James’ approach to cooking has been influenced by Yorkshire produce, which has consistently had a significant influence on his life (he even led a culinary tour across the county). He acknowledges that his roots are rooted in the local people.
He humorously notes that Yorkshire’s population is “very honest and much friendlier” and that if you strike up a conversation in London, you’ll think you’ll mug them.
While he holds the Yorkshire people in high regard, James doesn’t shy away from praising the area’s breathtaking coastline, Yorkshire Moors, and lush woodlands, calling them “magical” and “diversity.”
Although James has a deep love for Yorkshire, it’s unexpected that he stays in Hampshire despite moving there on a regular basis. James maintains, however, that he has a “routine” in place right now.
He states, “I know where I’m going every day, every week, and the travel isn’t bad. James acknowledges that if I don’t end up in Yorkshire, he will be lynched when asked about a potential return to his roots. Yorkshire is my favorite.
ITV One’s Saturday Morning with James Martin airs at 9 a.m. The conversation between James and Midsomer Murders’ Neil Dudgeon, Glynn Purnell and Sabrina Gidda, who was originally broadcast in 2023, takes place on this week’s episode.
Source: Mirror
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