John Torode MBE is a highly popular and influential figure in the UK culinary scene, best known as the candid co-host and judge of MasterChef and Celebrity MasterChef, the world’s most successful cooking show format. In addition to his regular appearances as a guest chef on This Morning, John co-hosts John & Lisa's Weekend Kitchen on ITV alongside his wife, Lisa Faulkner. 

Lisa Faulkner, a cookery author, TV presenter, and former actor, first gained fame with starring roles in hit UK dramas like Holby City, Spooks, and Dangerfield. In 2010, she won Celebrity MasterChef on BBC1, embarking on an inspiring culinary journey that has led her to co-host her popular cooking show with John, now in its ninth series. Every weekend, John & Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen brings family-friendly recipes to audiences of all skill levels, inspiring home cooks with accessible dishes. 

Beyond their show, Lisa is also a regular contributor to ITV’s Lorraine, sharing cooking segments and recently exploring her favourite spots in Paris. The couple’s culinary partnership began when Lisa won Celebrity MasterChef, where John served as a judge. Now, they've released John & Lisa’s Kitchen, a cookbook that brings restaurant-quality cooking to home kitchens with ease. Their goal is to inspire confidence and creativity in the kitchen, especially for busy families, by offering a collection of their favourite, easy-to-follow recipes from John & Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen.