Matt Tebbutt is a celebrated British chef and television presenter, best known as the lead host of BBC One’s Saturday Kitchen and judge on MasterChef: The Professionals, joining the show in 2025. Known for his approachable style and culinary expertise, Matt’s biggest achievement is bringing high-quality cooking to a mainstream audience and inspiring viewers to connect with the joy of food.
Matt’s culinary journey began in some of London’s most prestigious kitchens, where he trained under Marco Pierre White at The Oak Room and Criterion, and later under Alastair Little, who remains one of his biggest culinary influences. These early experiences shaped his approach to food - celebrating quality ingredients and championing simple, seasonal dishes. Matt then ran The Foxhunter, his award-winning restaurant in South Wales, for more than a decade. The restaurant earnedAA Restaurant of the Year for Wales in 2004, cementing Matt’s reputation as a leading figure in modern British cuisine.
Matt’s television career took off when he became a stand-in host for Saturday Kitchen, later taking on the role permanently. His natural charm and expertise have made him a household name and a trusted voice on all things food. Beyond Saturday Kitchen, Matt has fronted hit shows including Food Unwrapped, where he explores the science and stories behind supermarket staples, and Market Kitchen. In 2020, he co-hostedDaily Kitchen Live, offering practical guidance to families during the pandemic. In 2024, he published ‘Matt Tebbutt’s Pub Food’, a celebration of classic dishes reimagined for today’s tables. His career reached another milestone in 2025 when he was appointed as a judge on MasterChef: The Professionals, joining Marcus Wareing and Monica Galetti in mentoring the next generation of top chefs.
Matt is a highly sought-after speaker for events that explore food, culture and creativity. His keynote talks cover modern British cooking, sustainability, accessible gastronomy and the behind-the-scenes world of food broadcasting. Combining the credibility of a successful restaurateur with the charisma of a seasoned television presenter, Matt engages audiences with entertaining stories and actionable insights. Whether hosting a live cooking demo or delivering a keynote on the future of food, he leaves audiences inspired, informed and hungry to experiment in their own kitchens.
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Books
Matt Tebbutt's Guilty Pleasures: Your Favourite Sweet and Savoury Indulgences in 130 Easy Recipes
Matt Tebbutt's Pub Food: 100 Favourites, Old and New
Weekend: Eating at Home: From Long Lazy Lunches to Fast Family Fixes
Cooks Country: Modern British Rural Cooking
- 2025 – Appointed judge on MasterChef: The Professionals
- 2024 – Published Matt Tebbutt’s Pub Food
- 2014 – Stepped away from running The Foxhunter to focus on television
- 2008 – Published first cookbook, Cooks Country: Modern British Rural Cooking
- 2004 – The Foxhunter awarded AA Restaurant of the Year for Wales
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