Marcus Bean - BBC Gardeners' Autumn Fair 2024 Show Preview

Marcus Bean is a chef, author, and presenter, who learned to cook by taking charge of the kitchen in his Shropshire pub. He got straight in the kitchen and taught himself to cook and then went on to win Iron chef UK on channel 4.

Since then, Marcus has become a regular chef on ITV’s “This Morning”, wrote a cookery book all about Chicken, releases in July 2024.

The Good Chicken Cookbook: Over 100 Delicious and Sustainable Recipes.

Marcus has become a popular host at the Good Food shows around the country. He’s appeared on Good Food Channels “Market Kitchen” Channel 4’s “What’s Cooking” shows on Food Network & ITV’s new children’s cookery show “MunchBox” & The Saturday Show.

Marcus and his wife Jenny currently own & run “Brompton Cookery School” in Shropshire, during this time Marcus has taught over 25,000 people to cook.

Marcus specialises in using local and seasonal produce from Shropshire and surrounding areas, and over the years has built up a great relationship with his suppliers which he showcases in the school & for demonstrations around the country.

Marcus also works as a private chef for regular clients across the world, alongside working as a hospitality consultant, helping create and manage new and existing food and drinks businesses around the country.

Marcus is a keen Runner, completing London marathon 7 times.  He’s also an advocate of helping and supporting local charities like The Shrewsbury Ark, a Shelter for the homeless & vulnerable, alongside helping reduce food waste with Local charities like the Shrewsbury Food Hub.