Saturday Kitchen Recipes Today 22 Aug 2026
Grilled tuna with lemongrass dressing and guacamole
Jack Stein
Chef Director of the Rick Stein restaurants, following a career that has taken him from Cornwall to leading kitchens in Paris, Sydney, Japan and beyond. He is also a familiar face on television and author of World on a Plate.
Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Lyme Bay Bacchus, England, 2025
M&s, £15
Lyme Bay Bacchus, England, 2025
Think of this English Bacchus like a crisp, zesty Sauvignon Blanc. It’s super fresh and smells like a mix of freshly cut grass, elderflower, and tart green apples. When you take a sip, it has a bright, lemon-grapefruit zing that feels really clean and refreshing, with no heavy or oaky flavours getting in the way.
Because it’s a young wine from a cool coastal climate, it has a lively, “just-picked” vibrancy. It’s the ultimate sunny-day wine—perfect for chilling down and cracking open alongside a seafood salad, some fried fish, or just a plate of sharp cheese on the patio.
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Lemon and burrata limoncini
Roberta d’Elia
Talented Italian chef and culinary professional, known for her refined cooking, passion for authentic Italian flavours and creative approach to seasonal ingredients.
Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Finest Passerina, Italy, 2025
Tesco, £8.50
A fantastically easy-drinking Italian white that flies under the radar. Think of it as a slightly more exciting Pinot Grigio—it tastes like crisp pear, white peach, and a squeeze of lemon, with a tiny hint of white flowers. It’s light, zippy, and completely dry, making it a total breeze to sip without overwhelming your tastebuds.
Because it’s so young and lively, it’s the perfect “weeknight fridge wine.” You’ll want to serve it ice-cold alongside a bowl of spaghetti with garlic and oil, a casual pizza night, or just a plate of cold cuts when you want something uncomplicated and refreshing.
Herb-crusted rack of lamb with summer mint sauce
Elliott Grover
British chef known for his refined, ingredient-led cooking, blending modern techniques with classic influences. He has built a strong reputation across London’s acclaimed restaurant scene.
Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Gérard Bertrand Côte des Roses Rosé, France, 2025
Majestic, From £11
The famous French rosé that comes in the beautiful glass bottle with a rose-shaped bottom, but the liquid inside is just as enjoyable. It’s a classic, crowd-pleasing dry pink wine that tastes like a bowl of fresh strawberries, sliced peaches, and a squeeze of grapefruit. It’s crisp and light, but with a smooth, fruity roundness that makes it go down incredibly easy.
It’s the ultimate “picture-perfect patio” wine, ideal for a romantic picnic or a sunny brunch with friends. You’ll want to serve it well-chilled alongside grilled shrimp, a fresh summer salad, or just a charcuterie board loaded with prosciutto, melon, and mild cheeses.
Matt Tebbutt
Steak with Roquefort butter and chopped salad
Matt Tebbutt
Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Santa Julia Malbec, Argentina, 2024
Sainsbury’s, £10.75
The go-to, no-fuss Argentine red that tastes like a big bowl of juicy dark berries. It’s packed with plush flavors of blackberry, plum, and a hint of dark chocolate, with a smooth, velvety feel that makes it really easy to drink. Because it’s a young 2024 vintage, the fruit flavors are bright and front-and-center, without being overly heavy or harsh.
It’s the ultimate weeknight dinner wine, especially if you’re putting meat on the grill. Pop it in the fridge for about 15 minutes to cool it down just slightly, and pour it alongside burgers, steak tacos, BBQ ribs, or even a Friday night pepperoni pizza. It’s cozy, reliable, and tastes much more expensive than it actually is.
Fillet of sea bream with olives and capers
Matt Tebbutt
Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Taste The Difference Vinho Verde, Portugal, 2025
Sainsbury’s, £7.75
The ultimate thirst-quencher from Portugal, famous for being light, zippy, and just a little bit fizzy. “Vinho Verde” literally translates to “green wine,” but that just means it’s meant to be drunk young and fresh. It tastes like a mix of cold lemon-lime soda, crisp green apples, and citrus, with a tiny, refreshing tingle on the tongue that makes it incredibly easy to drink.
You want this bottle as cold as possible on a hot day. It’s the perfect pairing for a sunny afternoon in the garden, a beach picnic, or casual takeout like fish and chips, fried calamari, or a fresh seafood salad. It’s not a wine you need to overthink; it’s simply a crisp, breezy refresher in a glass.
SATURDAY KITCHEN RECIPES FAVOURITES
Roast chicken with Gordal olives and roast hasselbacks potatoes
Black Forest brownie tower
Peach, taleggio and pecorino crinkle pie with a tomato salad
ABOUT SATURDAY KITCHEN
Saturday Kitchen is a long-running Saturday Kitchen, 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
- 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.