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John Douglas Torode (born 23 July 1965) is an Australian and British celebrity chef and TV presenter. He moved to the UK in the 1990s and began working at Conran Group's restaurants. After first appearing on television on ITV's This Morning, he started presenting a revamped MasterChef on BBC One in 2005 until 2025. He is a restaurateur; former owner of the Luxe and a second restaurant, Smiths of Smithfield. He has also written a number of cookbooks, including Sydney to Seoul, My Kind of Food and John and Lisa's Kitchen with his wife Lisa Faulkner. Torode was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2022 Birthday Honours for services to food and charity.

Key Information

Early life

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John Douglas Torode[1] was born on 23 July 1965[2] as the youngest of three boys in Melbourne, Victoria, but, between the ages of four (when his mother died) and ten, he and his brother Andrew lived in Maitland, New South Wales, with his grandmother, who taught him to cook.[3] He then lived in Edithvale, Melbourne, with his father and his brothers, though his father was frequently away from home because of work.[4]

His early cooking career started at Le Coq Au Vin restaurant in Aspendale and his later apprenticeship was at several establishments in Beaumaris, both in Melbourne. He has said that the food in his childhood was fairly normal, and roast chicken remains one of his favourite dishes because of the connection to his childhood,[3] although his favourite meal at that time was crumbed lamb cutlets.[5]

Career

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Torode began his cooking career at the age of 16,[6] after leaving school to attend catering college.[7] He moved to the United Kingdom in 1991.[8] A year later he began working at Le Pont de la Tour and Quaglino's as a sous-chef for the Conran Group under Terence Conran.[2] While working at Quaglino's, Torode first met Gregg Wallace, whose company supplied the vegetables for the restaurant.

He started cooking on ITV's This Morning in 1996, and his role as a successful guest chef is ongoing.[9] In 1998, his cookbook The Mezzo Cookbook won the James Beard Foundation Award for "Best Food Photography".[10] He opened his former restaurant in Smithfield, London in 2000, called Smiths of Smithfield. After a year, he opened a second restaurant, called Cafeteria, near Notting Hill Gate. Its closure made way for larger projects.[11]

Torode has presented a show for the Good Food channel in the UK alongside former Celebrity MasterChef contestant Hardeep Singh Kohli, called New British Kitchen. The show aimed to feature the impact of imported cuisines in Britain.[12] Other television work has included an appearance on the BBC's The Magicians, which saw Torode and Wallace participate in a stunt by magicians Barry and Stuart which hung the pair off the side of the Tate Modern in London.[13] In 2001 Torode shot a 12-part series for Taste CFN called Sea Breeze in which he travelled around the Balearic Islands cooking with local chefs and visiting popular tourist attractions.[14]

He presented the 2014 series John Torode's Australia; the 10 episodes retrace the flavours of John Torode's childhood and the people that inspired his passion for food as he travels the country to go back in time. It has been hosted on BBC Good Food and had three reruns. John Torode's Australia was also recorded as having the largest viewing figures on Good Food in 2014.[15] In 2015, he presented John Torode's Argentina as part of the BBC Two series A Cook Abroad, looking specifically at the country's production, cooking and consumption of beef.[16]

Torode's 2016 show, John Torode's Malaysian Adventure, aired on the Good Food channel throughout the early part of 2016. The 10-part series, filmed throughout Malaysia and the UK, explored Malaysian cuisine.[17]

The Korean Food Tour (2017, Good Food Channel) saw Torode travel around South Korea and work his way through some of the nation's top 100 dishes, creating his own version of Korean classics with a modern twist.[18]

Torode's food tours led to his 2017/2018 culinary adventure John Torode's Asia. This premiered on the Good Food channel. In each location, Torode looked for the most inspiring cooks, discovering the distinctive flavours of their country's cuisine. Cooking on location with local chefs, each episode saw several dishes created, popular and typical of their region.[19]

In 2018, John Torode's Middle East (10 x 30 minutes) produced by Blink Films, featured the chef as he travelled across the region to find delicious food.[20]

In March 2019, Torode, along with actress and food writer Lisa Faulkner, was given his own weekend cooking show. They host John And Lisa's Weekend Kitchen on Sunday mornings on ITV.[21]

On 21 July 2022, John Torode's Ireland premiered on Food Network, the six-part series sees the chef discovering Ireland's varied cuisine.[22]

In June 2022, Torode was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours, recognising his contributions to food and charitable initiatives. He received the award from Prince William during a ceremony at Buckingham Palace in 2023.[23]

During early 2024, Torode and Lisa Faulkner presented John & Lisa's Food Trip Down Under; a five-part ITV1 series about Western Australia's food and drink.[24]

MasterChef

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In 2005, the BBC television show MasterChef was relaunched with an updated format and with Torode and Wallace as presenters replacing Gary Rhodes.[4] Torode was chosen instead of food critic A. A. Gill. By 2011, the show had been sold to 25 countries. Torode said in interviews that he enjoyed that the show is unscripted and that the cameras are just there to capture the genuine interactions between the judges and the contestants.[3] The show subsequently spawned a spin-off, also hosted by Torode and Wallace, called Celebrity MasterChef. In October 2009, Torode opened a restaurant in Spitalfields market, Commercial street, London, called The Luxe.[2][25] He sold his shares and moved on from the two restaurants, but under his leadership, turnover at the Luxe and Smiths of Smithfield reached £9.2 million.[25]

He has also co-presented Junior MasterChef, initially along with Nadia Sawalha, the former winner of Celebrity MasterChef, and more recently alongside Donal Skehan.[6]

In July 2025, Torode said he was accused of using racist language, upheld as part of an inquiry commissioned by production company Banijay into allegations of sexual harassment by co-host Gregg Wallace.[26][27][28] In a statement on Instagram, Torode said the allegation was that he made the remarks in 2018 or 2019 and that he had apologised immediately afterwards. Torode said he had "no recollection of the incident" and was "shocked and saddened" by the allegation.[26] Following the upheld allegation, Banijay UK and the BBC confirmed that Torode's contract would not be renewed, effectively ending his role on MasterChef.[29][30]

Guest appearances

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Torode has been a guest several times on BBC One's The One Show, Alan Carr: Chatty Man and The Graham Norton Show, and on ITV's Loose Women and This Morning. On 23 July 2014 (as a keen cyclist) Torode was a guest on ITV4's The Cycle Show.[31]

Personal life

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Torode has four children. He was married to Jessica, in 2000, the mother of his son and daughter[32] but was reportedly divorced in 2014 after separating in 2011.[33] He also has two other children from previous relationships.[34]

Torode has been in a relationship with actress and Celebrity Masterchef winner Lisa Faulkner since 2015.[35] The couple married on 24 October 2019 at Aynhoe Park, Oxfordshire.[35]

Published works

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  • Torode, John; Francis, Sarah; Conran, Terence; Murphy, James; Miller, Diana (1997). The Mezzo Cookbook. London: Conran Octopus. ISBN 9781850299226.
  • Torode, John (1999). Relax – It's Only Food. London: Quadrille. ISBN 9781902757162.
  • Torode, John (1999). Torode's Thai Trip. London: Granada Media. ISBN 9780233996493.
  • Torode, John (2005). MasterChef Goes Large. London: Ebury. ISBN 9780091905576.
  • Torode, John (2007). Good Mood Food. London: Quadrille. ISBN 9781844004485.
  • Torode, John (2008). John Torode's Beef. London: Quadrille. ISBN 9781844006236.
  • Torode, John (2009). John Torode's Chicken and Other Birds. London: Quadrille. ISBN 9781844007158.
  • Torode, John (2011). Everyday MasterChef. London: Dorling Kindersley. ISBN 9781405394352.
  • Torode, John; Wallace, Gregg (2011). MasterChef Kitchen Bible. London: Dorling Kindersley. ISBN 9781405394178.
  • Torode, John (2015). My Kind of Food. London: Headline Publishing Group. ISBN 978-1-4722-2585-6.
  • Torode, John (2019) Sydney To Seoul. London: Headline Publishing Group. ISBN 9781472225863
  • Torode, John; Lisa, Faulkner (2024). John and Lisa's Kitchen. London: Quadrille. ISBN 978-1837832569.

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John Douglas Torode (born 23 July 1965) is an Australian-born chef, restaurateur, and television presenter, best known for co-hosting the cooking competition from its revival in 2005 until his dismissal in July 2025 following an upheld workplace complaint. Born in , Torode moved to in the early , where he rose through the ranks in high-profile kitchens, including as head chef at the Conran Group's Mezzo restaurant, and later opened his own venues such as Smiths of Smithfield, contributing to the popularization of Australasian culinary influences in the UK. Torode's television career extended beyond MasterChef, including stints as a resident chef on ITV's This Morning and authoring several cookbooks, with his debut The Mezzo Cookbook (1998) earning a . In 2022, he was appointed Member of the (MBE) for services to food and charity. His tenure on MasterChef alongside , who was also dismissed amid separate misconduct allegations, spanned two decades and helped transform the program into a flagship format, though Torode's exit stemmed from a substantiated 2018 incident involving the use of an "extremely offensive racist term" in the workplace, which he stated he had no recollection of.

Early life

Upbringing in Australia

John Torode was born on 23 July 1965 in , Victoria, , as the youngest of three brothers. His early childhood was marked by tragedy when his mother died in 1969, at the age of four. Following her death, Torode and his two elder brothers moved from to live with their maternal grandmother in Maitland, a regional town in , where they resided from approximately age five until age ten. This period in Maitland, including time in the nearby village of Tenambit, exposed him to a rural environment during his formative years. Under his grandmother's care, Torode began developing an interest in cooking, learning basic skills alongside his brother in her kitchen, which laid the foundation for his later culinary pursuits. His grandmother's influence emphasized practical, home-based food preparation, contrasting with the more formal training he would later pursue. At around age ten, following his father's remarriage, the family relocated to to live with his and her two children, marking the end of his time in Maitland and a shift to urban life in Australia's largest city. This transition reflected broader family dynamics shaped by loss and reconfiguration, with Torode's father working extensively, leaving significant responsibility to the grandmother during the earlier phase.

Relocation to the United Kingdom and initial culinary exposure

Torode, having completed apprenticeships at notable Melbourne establishments including Claude's and Stephanie's, relocated from to the in 1991 at age 26, motivated by the vibrant opportunities in London's evolving sector. He promptly secured a position with the Conran Group, the enterprise of entrepreneur , which was instrumental in modernizing British restaurant culture through stylish, accessible venues emphasizing quality ingredients and design. His entry point was Pont de la Tour, a French brasserie-style in offering panoramic views of the River Thames, where he contributed to a high-volume operation serving upscale seafood and classic Gallic dishes. This role provided Torode's foundational exposure to the rigors of London's competitive culinary landscape, including precise technique under pressure, menu innovation blending European traditions with fresh produce, and the required for Conran's expansive, celebrity-frequented sites. Within a year, he advanced to at , Conran's landmark venue in , managing a larger team amid its reputation for glamorous, all-day dining that attracted up to 1,000 covers daily. These early positions instilled a practical philosophy prioritizing simplicity, seasonality, and efficiency—principles Torode later attributed to Conran's influence in elevating beyond traditional fare.

Culinary career

Early professional training and roles

Torode commenced his professional culinary training at age 16 in 1981, departing to pursue studies at a catering college in , . This formal supplemented practical experience gained from family influences, particularly his grandmother's home cooking techniques. His inaugural restaurant role was at Le Coq Au Vin, a French establishment in the suburb of Aspendale, where he entered the professional kitchen environment. Subsequent apprenticeships followed across multiple venues, including those in , providing foundational exposure to diverse culinary operations and discipline in high-volume settings. These early positions in , spanning the , emphasized hands-on skill development in European-inspired techniques amid the local dining scene. In 1991, Torode relocated to the at age 26 to advance his career prospects. Initial roles included positions at Calcot Manor in , , marking his entry into British kitchens. He subsequently advanced to the Capital Hotel in , , before securing employment with the Conran Group in 1992, commencing at Pont de la Tour and rising to at . These roles involved managing complex brigade systems and contributing to upscale dining operations under Terence Conran's oversight, solidifying his expertise in modern .

Restaurant ventures and business achievements

Torode launched his first independent restaurant venture, Smiths of Smithfield, in 2000, establishing a multi-level dining destination in a at the heart of London's Smithfield Market. The venue spanned four floors, featuring a ground-floor grill and café, an upstairs dining room for British-influenced cuisine, a private dining space, and a rooftop bar, which catered to market workers, business professionals, and evening crowds with all-day service emphasizing hearty, market-fresh fare. This opening marked Torode's shift from high-profile chef roles—such as head chef at Terence Conran's Mezzo in 1995, then Europe's largest restaurant—to ownership, where he championed accessible, ingredient-driven British cooking influenced by his Australian roots. In 2009, Torode expanded with The Luxe in Spitalfields Market, another ambitious multi-storey concept at 109 Commercial Street, designed as a versatile eatery with breakfast-to-late-night offerings across ground-floor casual dining and upper-level formal spaces. The project reflected his , securing a £3 million banking facility in 2011 for planned expansion amid growing interest in his brand. These ventures positioned Torode as a key figure in revitalizing London's meat district and East End markets, blending celebrity appeal with practical innovations like tiered pricing and extended hours to attract diverse clientele, though both establishments later closed, with Torode divesting ownership by the early 2020s to prioritize other pursuits. Beyond operations, Torode's restaurant achievements included pioneering Australasian influences in dining during the mid-1990s through his Conran Group stints, which informed his independent sites' focus on fresh, bold flavors over fine-dining elitism. By 2013, he maintained dual ownership while partnering on ventures like a wine collaboration with Neil McGuigan, underscoring diversified business interests tied to culinary expertise. These efforts established his reputation as a capable of scaling concepts in competitive markets, though sustainability challenges highlight the sector's volatility rather than enduring commercial dominance.

Television and media career

Entry into television

Torode entered television in 1996 as the resident chef on ITV's This Morning, hosted by and . In this role, he demonstrated recipes and provided cooking advice to viewers, establishing himself as a familiar presence in British daytime programming. The opportunity arose shortly after his culinary ventures in , leveraging his experience as a and to appeal to a broad audience seeking accessible home cooking tips. He continued appearing on This Morning regularly through 2000, performing live segments that highlighted straightforward Australian-influenced dishes alongside British classics. This exposure marked his transition from professional kitchens to media, where his straightforward style and emphasis on fresh ingredients garnered positive reception among home cooks. During this period, Torode also contributed to related culinary media, though This Morning served as his primary platform for building television credentials. These early appearances laid the groundwork for his subsequent high-profile roles, demonstrating his ability to communicate complex culinary techniques in an engaging, non-elitist manner. By the early , his work had expanded modestly, including guest spots, but This Morning remained the cornerstone of his initial foray into broadcasting.

Long-term role on MasterChef

John Torode assumed the role of co-host and judge on the BBC's revived series, titled MasterChef Goes Large, starting in 2005. Selected for his professional culinary background over alternatives like food critics, he partnered with to assess amateur contestants' cooking abilities in a competitive format emphasizing invention tests, skill challenges, and professional kitchen simulations. As the resident chef expert, Torode focused on delivering detailed critiques of technical execution, ingredient use, and overall dish coherence, often tasting entries and providing guidance to elevate contestants' skills. This contrasted with Wallace's broader observational input, forming a complementary judging dynamic that sustained viewer engagement across 20 years of production. His involvement extended to spin-offs including Celebrity MasterChef and , where he maintained a consistent emphasis on practical culinary standards. Torode featured in over 540 episodes until 2025, contributing to the program's unscripted authenticity through spontaneous reactions and mentorship moments captured on camera. The partnership, despite reported off-screen tensions, anchored the show's format through multiple seasons, influencing a generation of home cooks and aspiring professionals via televised demonstrations of restaurant-level techniques.

Additional television appearances and media contributions

Torode has hosted multiple culinary travel documentaries, beginning with John Torode's Korean Food Tour (2017), a ten-part Food Network series in which he explored regional Korean dishes, from summer seafood to kimchi production, while cooking alongside local experts. This was followed by A Cook Abroad: John Torode's Argentina (2015) on BBC Two, where he traveled the pampas to investigate beef-centric traditions like asado barbecues and gaucho cooking methods. Additional series include John Torode's Middle East, part of a broader ten-part travel format emphasizing global cuisines, and John Torode's Ireland (2022), a five-episode program highlighting Ireland's evolving food scene from Dublin to Dingle, featuring ancestral connections and innovative producers. In collaboration with actress and fellow winner Lisa , whom he married in 2019, Torode co-presented John and Lisa's Weekend Kitchen on ITV starting in 2019, a Sunday morning cookery show combining recipes, guest chefs, and lifestyle segments that aired multiple seasons. The pair extended this to travel-focused content with John & Lisa's Food Trip (2024), a five-part ITV series traversing 500 miles of Western Australia's coast to spotlight local wines, seafood, and indigenous ingredients. Beyond presenting roles, Torode has made frequent guest appearances on panel and chat shows, including multiple episodes of , ITV's Loose Women, and Have I Got News for You, often discussing culinary trends or promoting his work. He served as a judge on Celebrity MasterChef and MasterChef: The Professionals, spin-offs of the flagship series, and contributed to . Following his 2025 departure from , Torode resumed on-screen work with Faulkner on ITV, marking his first post-dismissal appearance on 19 July 2025.

Published works

Cookbooks and culinary writings

Torode's initial foray into culinary publishing came with The Mezzo Cookbook, co-authored with Sarah Francis, , James Murphy, and Diana Miller, published on 16 October 1997 by Conran Octopus, which showcased fusion recipes developed during his tenure as head at the Mezzo restaurant in . Two years later, in 1999, he released Relax, It's Only Food on 8 October through Publishing, a volume presenting accessible home cooking techniques illustrated with photography by David Loftus. Subsequent publications expanded on specific ingredients and regional inspirations. John Torode's Beef, issued in 2008 by , focused on meat preparation methods drawn from his professional experience. This was followed by John Torode's Chicken and Other Birds in 2009 from the same publisher, emphasizing recipes. In 2015, published My Kind of Food: Recipes I Love to Cook at Home on 10 September, a personal selection of dishes influenced by Torode's Australian upbringing and global travels, spanning to desserts. Torode's later works incorporated travel narratives. Sydney to Seoul: Recipes from My Travels in Australia and the Far East, released on 31 May 2018 by Headline Home, compiled 100 recipes reflecting cuisines from his native through . In 2024, he co-authored John and Lisa's Kitchen: Everyday Recipes from a Professional Chef and an Actress with , published on 12 September by Aster, featuring practical home meals categorized by themes such as one-pan wonders and family favorites. These books collectively demonstrate Torode's emphasis on adaptable, flavor-driven cooking rooted in his restaurant background and international exposure.

Awards and honors

Professional awards and recognitions

In 1998, Torode's cookbook The Mezzo Cookbook, co-authored with Sarah Francis, won the for Best Food Photography. Torode was appointed Member of the (MBE) in the Queen's on 2 June 2022, in recognition of his services to food and charity. He received the honour from Prince William at on 23 February 2023.

Personal life

Marriages and family

Torode was first married to Angela, with whom he has two children, Casper and Marselle. He later married Jessica Thomas in 2000; the couple separated in 2011 and finalized their divorce in 2014. Together, they have a son, (born circa 2005), and a daughter, Lou (born circa 2007). In 2010, Torode met actress Lisa Faulkner while she competed on Celebrity MasterChef; both were married to others at the time, and their romantic relationship began after his divorce from Jessica. He proposed to Faulkner on Christmas Eve 2018, and they married on October 24, 2019, at Aynhoe Park estate in Oxfordshire. The couple has no children together, though Faulkner has an adopted daughter from her prior marriage to Chris Coghill. Torode and Faulkner frequently collaborate professionally, including co-hosting John and Lisa's Weekend Kitchen on ITV since 2020.

Philanthropic activities and public persona

Torode has participated in fundraising efforts for health-related charities, including a 2014 bicycle ride to support the . In the same year, he surprised the County Durham-based "Come Eat Together" initiative—a program providing communal meals for elderly residents—with additional funding and promotion through his platform, highlighting its role in combating isolation via shared dining experiences. These activities align with his emphasis on food as a social connector. In 2015, Torode joined a dinner event that raised £620,000 for JDRF, the research charity, demonstrating his involvement in causes addressing nutritional and medical challenges. His cumulative contributions to food accessibility and charitable causes were recognized in the , when he was appointed Member of the (MBE) for services to food and charity; the award was presented by Prince William at on February 23, 2023. Publicly, Torode is perceived as an affable and knowledgeable figure in British culinary television, ranking as the 212th most popular contemporary TV personality in polling data. His emphasizes enthusiasm for diverse cuisines, particularly Australian and Southeast Asian influences drawn from his heritage, and a commitment to demystifying professional cooking techniques for home audiences. This image has been cultivated through decades of media appearances, positioning him as a mentor-like authority rather than a polarizing .

Controversies

2025 racist language allegation and MasterChef dismissal

In July 2025, John Torode faced an allegation of using an "extremely offensive racist term" in the workplace during the production of , an incident reportedly dating back to 2018, which was upheld following an independent investigation commissioned by the . The probe emerged as part of a broader external review into workplace conduct on the show, initially triggered by separate complaints against co-host , who was dismissed days earlier over 45 substantiated allegations of misconduct including bullying and inappropriate behavior. On July 15, 2025, the announced that Torode's contract would not be renewed, effectively ending his long-term role as presenter after 20 years on the program, stating the allegation involved racist language that breached standards of conduct. The broadcaster emphasized that the decision followed a thorough , though specifics of the term or context were not publicly disclosed, citing privacy and the sensitivity of the matter. Torode responded publicly on the same day, expressing that he had "no recollection" of the incident or using such language, while respecting the 's process and decision. He apologized for any distress caused, stating, "If I did say something that offended someone, I am deeply sorry," but maintained no intent to cause harm. The dismissal drew limited public commentary beyond media reports, with some outlets noting it as part of heightened scrutiny on workplace culture amid ongoing diversity and inclusion initiatives.

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