Matt Tebbutt
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Matt Tebbutt is a chef based in Wales, UK and is a well known food TV presenter. Born in High Wycombe in 1973, Matt Tebbutt moved to South Wales at the age of six months and so considers himself an honorary Welshman. In October and November 2009, September 2010 and May 2011, he presented Saturday Kitchen
on BBC One
while the regular host James Martin
was away.
Matt presents Market Kitchen: Big Adventure alongside Penny Smith (weeknights at 7pm on the Good Food channel from 18th October 2010). He has also been a contributor to Saturday Kitchen
and appeared on the Great British Menu
. Matt now also co-presents Channel 4
's Drop Down Menu
with Gizzi Erskine
.
He owns and runs the Foxhunter restaurant in Nantyderry, near Usk
in South Wales. His restaurant has won a number of awards including the AA
Restaurant of the Year for Wales.
He has written a book; Cooks Country: Modern British Rural Cooking which was published in 2008.
at the Oak Room and Criterion, and Alastair Little who he cites as the greatest influence on his cuisine.
Saturday Kitchen
Saturday Kitchen Live is a 90 minute cookery programme, which is broadcast live on BBC One on Saturday mornings. It is currently presented by James Martin; previous presenters have included Antony Worrall Thompson and Gregg Wallace. The programme is currently produced by Cactus TV...
on BBC One
BBC One
BBC One is the flagship television channel of the British Broadcasting Corporation in the United Kingdom. It was launched on 2 November 1936 as the BBC Television Service, and was the world's first regular television service with a high level of image resolution...
while the regular host James Martin
James Martin (chef)
James Martin , is an English cook who first appeared on television in 1996.-Television career:...
was away.
Matt presents Market Kitchen: Big Adventure alongside Penny Smith (weeknights at 7pm on the Good Food channel from 18th October 2010). He has also been a contributor to Saturday Kitchen
Saturday Kitchen
Saturday Kitchen Live is a 90 minute cookery programme, which is broadcast live on BBC One on Saturday mornings. It is currently presented by James Martin; previous presenters have included Antony Worrall Thompson and Gregg Wallace. The programme is currently produced by Cactus TV...
and appeared on the Great British Menu
Great British Menu
Great British Menu is a BBC television series in which top British chefs compete for the chance to cook one course of a four course banquet. The first series banquet was for the Queen on her 80th birthday. The second series was to cook for the British Ambassador to France at the British Embassy...
. Matt now also co-presents Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
's Drop Down Menu
Drop Down Menu
Drop Down Menu is a Channel 4 daytime show hosted by Matt Tebbutt and Gizzi Erskine. It's a funky, exciting, entertaining cooking show, featuring some of the UK's most talented chefs and its best-loved celebrities, where the studio audience gets to decide what's cooked.-Format:This fast paced...
with Gizzi Erskine
Gizzi Erskine
Griselda 'Gizzi' Erskine is a British food stylist and professionally trained chef.-Early years:Erskine lived in Dumfries until the age of 2 and before moving to England...
.
He owns and runs the Foxhunter restaurant in Nantyderry, near Usk
Usk
Usk is a small town in Monmouthshire, Wales, situated 10 miles northeast of Newport.The River Usk flows through the town and is spanned by an ancient, arched stone bridge at the western entrance to the town. A castle above the town overlooks the ancient Anglo-Welsh border crossing - the river can...
in South Wales. His restaurant has won a number of awards including the AA
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Restaurant of the Year for Wales.
He has written a book; Cooks Country: Modern British Rural Cooking which was published in 2008.
Training and career
Matt gained a diploma at Leith's cookery school in London, before working for some of London's most prestigious restaurants. This includes Marco Pierre WhiteMarco Pierre White
Marco Pierre White is a British celebrity chef, restaurateur and television personality. He is noted for his contributions to contemporary international cuisine, and his exceptional culinary skills....
at the Oak Room and Criterion, and Alastair Little who he cites as the greatest influence on his cuisine.