Dining with James Martin
Private dinners cooked by James Martin in clients' own homes: menus shaped around the table, evenings that unfold at the pace of good company. We have arranged them more than once, each handled from first approach to the last course.
An evening like this begins long before the apron goes on. There is the brief, the menu conversations, the kitchen quietly made ready, the timings agreed with the household. By the time guests sit down, everything difficult has already happened, which is exactly how it should feel.
About James Martin
James Martin grew up on a Yorkshire farm and was cooking professionally before most of his generation had left school, opening his first head-chef kitchen in his early twenties. Classical training, farmhouse instincts and an appetite for graft became the signature: generous cooking, done superbly, without fuss.
Television made him a household name: a decade at the helm of the BBC's Saturday Kitchen, and since 2017 his own Saturday morning show on ITV, alongside restaurants bearing his name. Few chefs are as instantly welcome in a British kitchen, which is precisely what makes an evening with him at the stove so memorable.
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- A private dinner cooked in your home or chosen venue
- A demonstration or appearance for a food-led celebration
- A gifted dining experience, arranged for a chosen date
For the broader picture of private dining with famous chefs, see how we hire a celebrity chef.
Common Questions
What have you arranged with James Martin before?
Private dinners cooked by him for our clients, at home, with every detail handled by us.
How does the process work?
Tell us your occasion and your date. We approach discreetly, confirm what is realistic, and give you an honest fee expectation before you commit to anything. If the answer is no, we say so, and suggest alternatives of real stature.
What would a private dinner like this cost?
Fees for chefs of his profile are bespoke and depend on the format, date and location. We give an honest range early, before any commitment.
Can the arrangement stay private?
Yes. Discretion runs both ways: NDAs are standard, surprises are a speciality, and nothing about your event appears anywhere unless you choose otherwise.
What if he is not available?
We tell you straight away, and suggest brilliant alternatives from British television cooking.
How far in advance should we enquire?
The earlier the better for names of this stature: a few months of notice gives the widest choice. For special occasions we can move quickly when availability allows.
Can this be arranged as a gift?
Yes. Many of our experiences are arranged as gifts for a chosen date and revealed on the day. See how a gifted experience works.
Where can the experience take place?
At home, at a private venue, or somewhere altogether grander: the UK and Europe are home ground, and further afield is often possible. Virtual formats reach teams wherever they are.
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