Saturday Kitchen Live

Matt Tebbutt leads the programme. He is joined by chefs Tom Shepherd and Saliha Mahmood‑Ahmed, with actor Rafe Spall appearing as a special guest. Helen McGinn selects the wines and James Elliot prepares the meatballs during the episode for the broadcast.

The broadcast scheduled for 7 February 2026 is an episode of a regular programme, presented in a straightforward, episode‑format style. It follows the familiar structure of the series, bringing together a mix of culinary talent and guest appearances for a single, self‑contained show. In this installment, presenter Matt Tebbutt is joined by chefs Tom Shepherd and Saliha Mahmood‑Ahmed, who work alongside him throughout the kitchen. The episode also welcomes actor Rafe Spall as a special guest, adding a non‑culinary perspective to the conversation. Wine selections are handled by Helen McGinn, who curates the pairings, while James Elliot takes charge of preparing a batch of meatballs as part of the cooking segment. The collaborative atmosphere sees each participant contributing their expertise: the two chefs demonstrate techniques, the guest offers commentary, the wine picker suggests suitable bottles, and the meatball maker adds a hands‑on element to the menu. By the end of the episode, viewers are left with a clear picture of how the various roles interlock to create a cohesive culinary experience, all within the familiar framework of the programme’s established format.