Chef James Martin’s Yorkshire Roots and Restaurant Passion | Leeds News

Leeds News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 29, 2026 · 1m

Chef James Martin takes a nostalgic trip back to his Yorkshire roots, recalling how growing up near Malton—where his dad managed catering at Castle Howard and the family even raised pigs—shaped his culinary destiny. At just ten years old, he knew he wanted to be a chef, a path that’s led him to run three high-stakes restaurants, each a top priority. Though none are currently in Yorkshire, his early success at The Talbot in Malton earned Michelin recognition. A recent stroll with fiancée Kim Johnson through iconic spots like Whitby and the Hole of Horcum reignited cherished memories. Yet the…