Trivia

Lives in Kent.

Revealed on The One Show (2006) that he is a big fan of Electric Light Orchestra and Jeff Lynne.

Former farmer and greengrocer who also presents food-based television shows.

Children: Tom (16) and Libby (13). (2010)

Counts Masterchef Goes Large (2005) co-presenter, John Torode, as a very close friend.

He was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2022 Queen's Birthday Platinum Honours List for his services to Food and Charity.