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John Torode

Biography

John Torode is a big influencer on Britain’s gastronomic circuit. Perhaps best known as the co-host on BBC1’s MasterChef, John’s success on the show has afforded him an astonishing 14 seasons.

However, John’s career did not start with presenting. In fact, John is credited for helping to bring Australasian food to Britain before the turn of the millennium. In 1992 he joined the Conran Group, starting at Pont de La Tour, before he was offered a job as Sous Chef at Quaglino’s. By 1995, he became Head Chef for the launch of Mezzo in Soho – one of the biggest eateries on the continent.

Thanks to his engaging personality and passion for food, John Torode has been given several of his own culinary shows, including A Cook Abroad: John Torode’s Argentina, John Torode’s Korean Food Tour, John Torode’s Asia and The A to Z of TV Cooking. He has also appeared on The Apprentice, Saturday Kitchen, The One Show, Loose Women, BBC Breakfast, Daybreak, Ask Rhod Gilbert, The Alan Titchmarsh Show, Have I Got News For You and This Morning.

In addition to his prolific career in television, John has also produced some highly successful cookbooks, the most notable of which include John Torode’s ‘Beef’, John Torode’s Chicken and Other Birds and most recently, My Kind Of Food: Recipes I Love to Cook at Home.

John Torode is a popular choice for corporate events, culinary demonstrations, informative talks and Q&A sessions. He has made numerous appearances at food festivals and is a sought-after name for high-end brands.