Award Winning Restaurants by James Martin

In total, there are 2 award winning restaurants operated by James Martin in the UK and Ireland, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

We also found 1 restaurant operated by James Martin in our database which does not currently hold an award from a leading restaraunt guide (or we believe is permanently closed); James Martin in Manchester.

Note that any restaurants that were previously operated by James Martin but remained open after that relationship ended will no longer be assigned to James Martin in our database.

The best restaurant owned or operated by James Martin in the UK and Ireland is The Kitchen at Chewton Glen in New Milton (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where the kitchen team serve up award winning Modern British Cuisine. The Kitchen at Chewton Glen currently holds 1 AA Rosette.

There are currently no restaurants owned or operated by James Martin holding a Michelin Star in the UK and Ireland and indeed no restaurants by James Martin at all listed in the Michelin Guide; perhaps the Michelin inspectors will visit a restaurant by James Martin soon!

Restaurants operated by James Martin currently hold a total of 0 Michelin Stars in the UK and Ireland.

There are currently 2 listed AA Rosette restaurants owned or operated by James Martin in the UK and Ireland consisting of 2 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

Restaurants operated by James Martin currently hold a total of 2 AA Rosettes in the UK. As with many guides, The AA always award AA Rosettes to a restaurant, not to a particular chef.

James Martin, a celebrated chef and a household name throughout the UK, built his culinary prestige with a discerning blend of provincial roots and professional ambition. Born into a farming family in Malton, Yorkshire, in 1972, Martin's early years were a testament to the importance of local ingredients, a conviction that became a cornerstone of his culinary persona. His first foray into professional cooking began when he enrolled at Scarborough Technical College, leading him on a journey marked by hard work, creativity, and a dash of unorthodox innovation. In his illustrious career, Martin has worked in a number of high-end establishments, showcasing his talent in myriad kitchens. However, the restaurants he operated - The Leeds Kitchen and James Martin Manchester - stand as personal tributes to his prowess, as they perfectly encapsulate his dedication to quality British cuisine. The edifice of Martin's professional standing isn't confined to the kitchen; he's thrived under the glare of television spotlights too. He proudly presented the BBC series 'Saturday Kitchen' for a decade (2006-2016), winning the hearts of many a viewer with his wholesome recipes and charismatic demeanour. He currently hosts ITV's 'James Martin's Saturday Morning' and 'James Martin's Islands to Highlands', continuing to captivate audiences with his culinary prowess and quintessentially British persona.