Australian cook and MasterChef co-host John Torode, who met his wife, actress-turned-chef Lisa Faulkner, on the set of Celebrity MasterChef in 2010, is currently fronting a moreish foodie voyage of discovery, John Torode’s Ireland, which peels back the layers of the fascinating isle, from its friendly people to its delicious, hearty dishes. Here, Melbourne native John, 56, talks about his latest show, his ‘happy place’ and why cooking is somewhere to ‘find yourself’…
John, your new series is fabulous! In it, you mention you have Irish roots, is that right?
Yes, both my parents have Irish roots! I could have gone down that road in this show, but it’s not about me – it’s about how wonderful a place Ireland is. A lot of Brits don’t really venture to Ireland…