Saturday Kitchen Recipes Today 31 Oct 2026
Twice-baked crab and Emmental soufflés with thermidor sauce
Rick Stein
Back in the day Rick ran a Padstow nightclub that was closed by police after frequent brawls, then converted it into the Seafood Restaurant that launched his career.
Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
D’Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne, Australia, 2024 Asda, £11
D’Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne, Australia, 2024 Asda, £11
The D’Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne offers expressive white peach, nectarine, and candied ginger notes on a luscious, rounded palate balanced by bright citrus acidity and a subtle almond finish.
Its creamy texture seamlessly mirrors the rich thermidor sauce and melted Emmental, while lush stone fruit highlights the sweet crab meat and crisp acidity cuts through the decadent cheese and cream crust.
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Pollo alla cacciatora
Dara Klein
Despite growing up in her parents’ Wellington trattoria, she initially vowed never to become a chef and spent years studying film, acting, and working office jobs before entering professional kitchens at 28.
Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Finest Langhe Nebbiolo, Italy, 2025
Tesco, £12
Tesco Finest Langhe Nebbiolo 2025 opens with fragrant aromas of tart red cherry, crushed raspberry, and dried rose petals, underpinned by fine, structured tannins and a bright, refreshing acidity.
Its vibrant red fruit and crisp acidity cut effortlessly through the rich tomato passata and rendered chicken fat, while its subtle herbal undertones complement the rosemary, garlic, and salty green olives in the hunter-style braise.
Black sesame meringue tart
Crystelle Pereira
British chef, author, and TV personality Crystelle rose to prominence as a finalist on The Great British Bake Off in 2021 and has since published the bestselling cookbook Flavour Kitchen, showcasing fusion recipes inspired by her Portuguese-Goan heritage.
Tempura pumpkin with Japanese dipping sauce
Matt Tebbutt
Matt TebbuttBefore becoming a chef, Matt Tebbutt studied geography and anthropology, joined his university air squadron and considered a 12-year career with the RAF.
Lamb filo pie
Matt Tebbutt
Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Everleaf Forest Chipotle Hot Honey
Available Online, £25
Everleaf Forest Chipotle Hot Honey is a complex, bittersweet non-alcoholic aperitif that layers orange blossom, saffron, and Madagascan vanilla with the fiery, smoky kick of hot honey and chipotle peppers. It delivers an earthy, botanical depth with a gentle chili warmth and a lingering, well-balanced finish.
This non-alcoholic blend pairs wonderfully with the Lamb Filo Pie because its smoky chipotle heat and honeyed orange botanicals echo the rose harissa, preserved lemon, and cinnamon in the lamb. At the same time, its crisp, bittersweet structure cuts through the rich lamb fat and buttery filo crust, refreshing the palate alongside the cooling Greek yoghurt.
Beef scouse pie with vegetables
Matt Tebbutt
Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Picoso Tropical Mango
Waitrose, £7.50 for 4
Picoso Tropical Mango is a vibrant, fruit-forward drink featuring juicy tropical mango flavors balanced by a subtle, refreshing acidity and a clean, lively finish.
Its bright, tropical sweetness offers a delightful counterpoint to the rich, savory gravy and tender beef chuck, while its clean acidity cuts through the heavy lard pastry and buttered cabbage to keep every bite feeling light and balanced.
SATURDAY KITCHEN RECIPES FAVOURITES
Easy chicken jalfrezi
Lemon meringue cheesecake
Roast chicken with Gordal olives and roast hasselbacks potatoes
ABOUT SATURDAY KITCHEN
Saturday Kitchen is a long-running British food television program, broadcast live every Saturday morning on BBC One. Each episode features top chefs, celebrity guests, and expertly paired wines alongside the dishes they prepare.
Viewers can follow along with the recipes from each episode, enhanced on our site with simplified methods, equipment lists, FAQs, nutrition information, and suggested wine pairings. This makes it easy to recreate the dishes at home while enjoying the full Saturday Kitchen experience.
Since its launch in 2002, Saturday Kitchen has become a national institution, with presenters including James Martin, Matt Tebbutt, and guest chefs such as Hairy Bikers, Rick Stein, and many others. Each week, viewers can also enjoy the popular wine-tasting segments hosted by rotating experts.
Memorable Moments & Viewer Reactions
- May 2026: During the live 10:00 AM handover from BBC Breakfast, Naga Munchetty caught Matt frantically adjusting his shirt, prompting Naga to quip, “I’d hate to see what it was like before,”
- April 2026: Eagle-eyed viewers lit up social media over two live kitchen blunders by Andi Oliver. She was spotted retrieving a potato waffle off the studio floor mid-prep and also she hadn’t thoroughly washed her hands with soap after handling raw meat.
- April 2026: Matt Tebbutt interrupted the live broadcast to reveal he had badly burnt his lips during morning rehearsals, pouting at the camera and asking, “Do I look like I’ve got fillers?”, which sent the studio into fits of laughter.
- December 2025: The show descended into chaos minutes before serving up a tasty dish after comedian James Acaster found out he wouldn’t be served up his version of food heaven. BBC received more than 200 complaints.
- October 2025: Matt Tebbutt had a bit of a mishap on the show, cutting himself while chopping vegetables, prompting a crew member to dash in. Matt Tebbutt Recipes
- July 2025: Viewers flooded social media with warnings after chef Richard Bainbridge served a roasted guinea fowl that appeared distinctly “pink” and “bloody” on camera.
- November 2024: Josh Widdicombe nearly burns himself in fondue blunder.
- June 2023: Viewers were left unsure where to look after chef Matt Tebbutt rode into a the studio on a bicycle wearing a T-shirt and a pair of cycling shorts.
- April 2023: Guest chef Alison Roman fell off her chair while drinking rose amongst other wines. She made her dessert, brought it to the table and fell down whilst trying to sit after putting the dish down.
- April 2023: Guests collapsed into fits of giggles when during a beer tasting segment, brewer Jaega Wise told viewers that in beer tasting, it is important to “never spit, always swallow.”
- March 2023: Guest chef Poppy O’Toole sent the whole studio into fits of laughter when she meant to say “on a whim” but it came out as “on a quim”.
- March 2022: Presenting chef Donal Skehan lost concentration as he prepped some vegetables for a barbecue alongside guests Julian Clary and visiting cook Jun Tanaka, cutting his finger with a sharp knife.
- September 2021: Matt prompted an open letter posted on Coeliac UKs Instagram page when he blundered and served Sharleen Spiteri, a coeliac sufferer, with cheese and bread containing gluten.
- March 2021: During her guest appearance, Stacey Solomon told the wine expert that alcohol tastes like “nail varnish,” effectively derailing the sommelier’s professional pairing segment before it even began.
- August 2015: Shortly before his departure, James Martin accidentally set a pan of chicken on fire while cooking for Suzi Perry. The studio filled with smoke, and Perry remarked it was hard to concentrate while the kitchen was literally ablaze.
- July 2017: Hairy Bikers, Dave Myers and Si King, repeatedly failed to unmold the dessert, eventually smashing the bowl, causing it to collapse in a mess on the plate. Hairy Bikers Recipes
- January 2010: James Martin accidentally set off a smoke alarm while flambéing a dessert — the clip went viral online and delighted viewers. James Martin Recipes
Saturday Kitchen History
2002–2003: Saturday Kitchen recipes pre-recorded with Greg Wallace
Ainsley Harriott hosted the pilot programme for Saturday Kitchen on 14 April 2001 but it was not until 26 January 2002 that the show was launched.
It was hosted by Gregg Wallace, then a relatively unknown presenter and it was broadcast as a BBC production for the Open University as more of an educational programme than entertainment.
The programme had a low budget and was pre-recorded with Greg being joined by a celebrity chef each week. It included archived content from the likes of Keith Floyd and Rick Stein to fill the show as it still does to this day.
After the first series, the second series went out live.
2003–2006: Saturday Kitchen recipes live with Antony Worrall Thompson
After the success of the first two series, the programme was relaunched with established celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson as the host and the format was adjusted in two ways.
It moved away from the educational remit and simple meals to more aspirational food. There was an increase in guest chefs, some with Michelin stars and the show now included celebrity guests.
The BBC archive was retained for the revamped format, with Antony Worrall Thompson and the guest chefs preparing dishes. The archive clips used between the live Saturday Kitchen recipes was to allow time to clean-up and reset the studio kitchen.
During the summer of 2004, the programme temporarily moved to BBC One and aired as Saturday Brunch, live from Antony Worrall Thompson’s home.
Subsequently, in January 2006, the show moved from BBC Two to BBC One on a three-month trial. There was controversy when this was made permanent because it moved children’s programming from its regular slot on the BBC for the first time since the 1970s.
Before the introduction of the Heaven and Hell feature of later series, the programme featured Antony and the guest chefs pitching a dish to be cooked, which the public voted on and a running total of wins were recorded by using fridge magnets.
2006–2016: Saturday Kitchen recipes live with James Martin
James Martin took over as host from 24 June 2006 when Antony Worrall Thompson left the BBC to present Saturday Cooks! On ITV.
During James Martin’s time, the audience increased from 1.2 million to around 2.5 million, peaking at 2.7 million on 9 January 2010 and made Saturday Kitchen a national institution.
On 23 February 2016, James announced that he would be leaving the show to concentrate on other commitments, and “to have a lie in” on a Saturday. His last show was on 26 March. Having cooked over 1000 Saturday Kitchen recipes.
2016 – to date: Saturday Kitchen recipes with Matt Tebbutt
Presenters
Since April 2016, Saturday Kitchen has been hosted by a group of chefs on a rotational basis.
The show has been hosted by a diverse range of culinary figures since James’ departure, including Jason Atherton, Antonio Carluccio, Gennaro Contaldo, The Hairy Bikers, Ching-He Huang, Tom Kerridge, Lorraine Pascale, Glynn Purnell, Tony Singh, Rick Stein, and Cyrus Todiwala.
From November 2016, Saturday Kitchen featured a core group of five rotating hosts: Angela Hartnett, Michel Roux, Donal Skehan, Matt Tebbutt, and John Torode—each having hosted at least once since Martin’s departure.
As part of the tender for the production of the programme released in October 2016, it was confirmed that the show and Best Bites will remain on air with 52 episodes and 50 episodes per year respectively. It also confirmed the show will remain live and continue to feature guest chefs and archive content but may see changes to the presenters.
In February 2017, the BBC announced that Cactus TV had been awarded the tender.
In March 2017 Matt Tebbutt was finally announced as the main presenter for Saturday Kitchen. Matt presents and serves up Saturday Kitchen recipes every week along with the guest chefs. Like James Martin before hime, he too has served up over 1000 Saturday Kitchen recipes.
Wine experts
Each week, a wine expert pairs wines to go with the Saturday Kitchen recipes.
Previously, the wine experts filmed on location at various supermarkets and wine shops around the UK. These were typically filmed earlier in the week, and edited in time for the show.
Since April 2017, rotating wine experts have joined the host, the guest chefs, and the celebrity guest in the studio.
The list of featured wine experts are Susie Barrie, Sandia Chang, Sam Caporn, Jane Parkinson, Peter Richards, Olly Smith and Helen McGinn.
Features
Each show typically includes a host chef and two guest chefs, each cooking Saturday Kitchen recipes in the studio.
They are joined by a celebrity guest, usually appearing on the show to promote a forthcoming or current project.
Each guest chefs dish is paired with a wine chosen by an expert. The latest wine experts are Olly Smith and Helen McGinn.
In between each studio dish, excerpts are shown from the BBC Archives. This gives them time to tidy up before the next section. The footage has most commonly come from Rick Stein and Keith Floyd, but also features James Martin, The Hairy Bikers, and Tom Kerridge, among many others.
Heaven or Hell Saturday Kitchen Recipes
Each show concludes with the host and guest chefs cooking the celebrity guest a dish containing their favourite or least-favourite ingredients.
Which dish is cooked depends on an on-line public vote.
As with other Saturday Kitchen recipes, the Heaven-or-Hell selection is also wine-paired.
Omelette Challenge
The omletter challenge is no longer part of the current format each week, the guest chefs were challenged to cook a three-egg omelette, as quickly as possible.
The record-holder is Theo Randall with a time of 14.76 seconds, set on 2 May 2015. The achievement was recognised by Guinness World Records and Randall is officially the world’s fastest omelette maker.