Quick Summary
The culinary challenge returns, with Sheree Murphy back as host. Each episode sees a leading chef pick their perfect partner from three home cooks, beginning with Nigel Hawthorn. The series continues the format of pairing professional chefs with amateur home cooks.
About This Program ✦
The series returns as a culinary challenge presented by Sheree Murphy, reviving the format that pits professional chefs against everyday cooks. This episode marks the start of the new run, with Nigel Haworth taking the lead as the first featured participant. In each instalment, a group of acclaimed chefs is given the task of selecting their ideal cooking partner from a trio of home‑based contestants. The chefs assess the three amateur cooks, weighing skill, personality and compatibility, before deciding which of the three will join them in the kitchen for the competition. The premise centres on this matchmaking process, allowing the professionals to work alongside a non‑professional who they feel best complements their own style. The opening episode showcases Nigel Haworth as the inaugural chef to embark on this pairing journey. His involvement sets the tone for the series, demonstrating how the established format continues to bring together culinary expertise and home‑cooking enthusiasm under Sheree Murphy’s guidance.
Yes Chef broadcasts on Virgin Media Four at 12:50pm, Sunday, 8 February 2026. (Subtitles, repeat)