Saturday Kitchen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Saturday Kitchen |
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| Genre | Cookery |
| Directed by | Geraldine Dowd Toby Baker John Adams |
| Presented by | Current: Matt Tebbutt Former: Antony Worrall Thompson James Martin Gregg Wallace |
| Starring | Helen McGinn Olly Smith |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of episodes | 604 (as of 30 March 2019) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Julie Shaw Amanda Ross |
| Producer(s) | James Bedwell |
| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Cactus TV (2006–) Prospect Pictures (2002–06) |
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| Original network | BBC One (2006–present) BBC Two (2002–06) |
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| Original release | 26 January 2002 – present |
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Saturday Kitchen Live is a popular British cookery show. It airs live on BBC One every Saturday morning. The show is made by Cactus TV. It runs from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
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The Story of Saturday Kitchen
How it Started (2002–2003)
The show first aired on January 26, 2002. It was originally an educational program for the Open University. Gregg Wallace was the first host. Each week, a famous chef joined him. They used old cooking clips from chefs like Keith Floyd and Rick Stein. The first series was pre-recorded. However, the second series was broadcast live.
New Look and New Home (2003–2006)
After its early success, the show got a new host. Famous chef Antony Worrall Thompson took over in September 2003. The show changed from simple, educational meals. It started focusing on more exciting food. More chefs, including some with Michelin stars, and celebrity guests joined. Old BBC cooking clips were still used. These clips helped the studio kitchen get ready for the next dish.
In summer 2004, the show moved to BBC One for a short time. It was called Saturday Brunch. In January 2006, Saturday Kitchen permanently moved to BBC One. This move caused some talk. It meant children's shows were moved from their usual spot.
The James Martin Years (2006–2016)
James Martin became the host in June 2006. This happened after Antony Worrall Thompson left. During James Martin's time, the number of viewers grew a lot. It went from 1.2 million to about 2.5 million. On January 9, 2010, it reached 2.7 million viewers.
On September 8, 2012, the show got a brand new studio. It had a new design. It also added real gas and running water. On February 23, 2016, James Martin announced he would leave. He wanted to focus on other things. His last show was on March 26, 2016. Matt Tebbutt and John Torode were among the chefs who filled in when Martin was away.
Saturday Kitchen Today (2016-Present)
Matt Tebbutt is the main presenter of the show now. Other chefs like Angela Hartnett and Anna Haugh sometimes host too.
Drinks Experts
Every week, a drinks expert helps out. They suggest drinks that go well with the food cooked on the show. Helen McGinn and Olly Smith are the main experts.
Featured Chefs
Many talented chefs appear on the show. In 2021, some of them included Paul Ainsworth, Jason Atherton, Gennaro Contaldo, and Yotam Ottolenghi.
Celebrity Guests
Famous people often visit Saturday Kitchen. In 2021, guests included Michael Ball, Shirley Ballas, Gary Barlow, and Emma Bunton.
What Happens on the Show
Each episode usually has a host chef and two guest chefs. They all cook dishes live in the studio. A celebrity guest also joins them. The celebrity is usually there to talk about a new project.
The guest chefs' dishes are paired with a drink. A drinks expert chooses the perfect drink. Between the live cooking segments, old clips are shown. These clips often feature chefs like Rick Stein and Keith Floyd. Sometimes, clips from James Martin or The Hairy Bikers are shown too.
Heaven or Hell
The show ends with a fun game called "Heaven or Hell." The host and guest chefs cook a dish for the celebrity guest. This dish uses either their favorite or least-favorite ingredient. Viewers at home vote online to choose if it's "heaven" (favorite) or "hell" (least favorite). In the past, only viewers who called in could vote.
Saturday Kitchen Best Bites
There is also a show called Saturday Kitchen Best Bites. This show is a collection of clips from past episodes. It is hosted by the same presenters. It airs on Sunday mornings.
Other Saturday Kitchen Shows
Saturday Kitchen has led to other cooking shows. These include Celebration Kitchen, Spring Kitchen, and Christmas Kitchen. There's also the Saturday Kitchen Cookbook with James Martin.
Celebration Kitchen
This show is similar to Saturday Kitchen. But it focuses on food for special religious holidays. Examples include Eid al-Fitr, Passover, and Diwali.
Christmas Kitchen
Christmas Kitchen is a special weekday show. It's a spin-off of Saturday Kitchen.
Series 1 (2013)
James Martin hosted this series. He was joined by chefs like Gennaro Contaldo and Nathan Outlaw. Different stars also appeared each show. These included James Blunt and Ben Miller.
Series 2 (2014)
James Martin returned for another 10 episodes. Chefs like Jason Atherton and Monica Galetti joined him. Celebrity guests included Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Frank Skinner.
Series 3 (2016)
Matt Tebbutt and Andi Oliver took over as hosts. Chefs like Sabrina Ghayour appeared. Former Great British Bake Off winners also joined. These included Candice Brown and Edd Kimber. Celebrities like Aled Jones and Louise Redknapp were also guests.
Spring Kitchen with Tom Kerridge
Spring Kitchen was another weekday show. Tom Kerridge presented it. It aired for 14 episodes in April 2014. Tom Kerridge was joined by chefs like Jason Atherton and Angela Hartnett. Many celebrity guests also appeared. These included Amanda Abbington and Nick Knowles.
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