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Chef Matt Tebbutt's Life Beyond the BBC Kitchen
24 Apr
Summary
- Matt Tebbutt previously worked as a chef, including being sacked by Marco Pierre White.
- He successfully ran a gastropub in South Wales, gaining media attention.
- The article explores the behind-the-scenes operations of BBC's Saturday Kitchen Live.

Chef and broadcaster Matt Tebbutt shared insights into his 'Life Through Food' during a conversation at his South Wales residence. Tebbutt has been a familiar face on BBC One's Saturday Kitchen Live for nearly a decade.
His culinary path began in professional kitchens in London, notably experiencing a dismissal by Marco Pierre White. He later achieved recognition for his gastropub, The Foxhunter, in South Wales, which he operated with his wife Lisa.
This establishment's success led to media attention, including an appearance on the Great British Menu. The article also provides a glimpse into the studio environment of Saturday Kitchen Live during rehearsals.
It explores the show's 'engine room' and backstage operations, detailing how the live cooking program is produced weekly. Additionally, wine expert Olly Smith discusses Tebbutt's career and their working relationship.