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Market Kitchen
Genre Cookery
Presented by Rachel Allen
Amanda Lamb
Matt Tebbutt
Tom Parker Bowles
Matthew Fort
Country of origin United Kingdom
Original language(s) English
No. of series 2
Production
Executive producer(s) Nicola Moody
Janice Gabriel
Ben Adler
Patricia Llewellyn
Producer(s) Leila Salim, Ceri Elms, Jayne Hibbitt Smith, Adam Webb, Alan Boyle
Production location(s) London, England
Production company(s) Optomen
Release
Original network Good Food
Original release April 2007 (2007-04) – 2010 (2010)

Market Kitchen was a fun British TV show all about cooking! It was made by a company called Optomen and first appeared on the Good Food channel in 2007. The show was all about using fresh, in-season ingredients.

Discovering Market Kitchen

This cooking show focused on making delicious meals with ingredients that were perfect for the time of year. The presenters would often visit local markets to find the freshest fruits, vegetables, and other produce. This helped viewers learn about eating with the seasons.

Who Hosted the Show?

Market Kitchen had several friendly hosts who guided viewers through the recipes. These included Rachel Allen, Amanda Lamb, Matt Tebbutt, Tom Parker Bowles, and Matthew Fort. In its first season, the show was even filmed in a special kitchen right inside Borough Market in London!

Special Competitions and Spin-offs

Over the years, Market Kitchen featured some exciting additions.

Local Food Heroes

In 2009, the show included a competition called "Local Food Hero." This contest used to be its own TV series, but it became part of Market Kitchen. It celebrated amazing local food producers from all over Britain.

Britain's Best Pudding

In 2010, the show launched a competition to find Britain's very best pudding! A famous person named Christopher Biggins helped kick off this sweet search.

Big Adventure

Also in 2010, a spin-off show called Market Kitchen's: Big Adventure aired on the Good Food channel. It was another way for fans to enjoy more cooking adventures from the team.

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