Celebrity Chefs

Gary Rhodes

The doyen of smart British cookery with a modern twist, Gary Rhodes' amiable style has kept viewers returning to his television series' for the past 10 years.

Watch an exclusive clip of Gary Rhodes on the making of Rhodes Across China...

Gary studied at Broadstairs’ Catering College, Kent where he won Student of the Year award. On leaving college he secured a position at the Amsterdam Hilton but was hit by a tram and had to undergo brain surgery, a life-changing event which made him determined to succeed in his vocation.

Gary came back to England and worked for various London restaurants including the Greenhouse in Mayfair, where he developed his reputation for British classics such as oxtail and bread and butter pudding. It was here he acquired a Michelin star and at this time he filmed his first TV series Rhodes Around Britain.

Awarded an OBE in 2006 his growing empire includes Rhodes 24 in London, Arcadian Rhodes on the P&O superliner, Cumberland Rhodes and Rhodes Calabash, in Grenada. His TV work equally as successful with slots hosting Masterchef and appearances on Hell's Kitchen, the Great British Menu, and Saturday Cooks.

His relationship with Good Food Channel has been long and fruitful, fronting series of Local Food Hero in both 2007 and 2008 and travelling the globe to film Rhodes Across India and Rhodes Across China.

Gary lives in Kent with his wife Jennie and their two sons, Samuel and George.

Read our exclusive interview with the man himself.

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Books
GREAT OFFERS ON GARY'S BOOKS

The Complete Rhodes Around Britain, BBC Books, 2001
New British Classics, BBC Books, 2001
Gary Rhodes' Cookery Year: Autumn into Winter, BBC Books, 2002
Food With Friends, Ebury Press, 2002
The Complete Cookery Year, BBC Books, 2003
Gary Rhodes' Cookery Year: Spring into Summer, BBC Books, 2005
Keeping it Simple, Michael Joseph, 2005
Gary Rhodes 365: One Year. One Book. One Simple Recipe for Every Day

Restaurants
Rhodes 24
Arcadian Rhodes
Rhodes Restaurant at Calabash, Grenada

When is Rhodes Across China next on?

Rhodes Across China is next on at 10:00 am on Monday, 6th July on Good Food Channel.

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Cantonese

Chef Gary Rhodes discovers the best of regional Chinese food. Here, he visits Hong Kong, where he takes a look at Cantonese cuisine, and tries his hand at making dim sum.

On at 10:00 am on Monday, 6th July on Good Food Channel
On at 11:00 am on Monday, 6th July on Good Food Channel +1
On at 2:00 pm on Monday, 6th July on Good Food Channel
On at 3:00 pm on Monday, 6th July on Good Food Channel +1
On at 8:00 pm on Monday, 6th July on Good Food Channel
On at 9:00 pm on Monday, 6th July on Good Food Channel +1
On at 12:00 am on Tuesday, 7th July on Good Food Channel
On at 1:00 am on Tuesday, 7th July on Good Food Channel +1

Xiamen

Gary Rhodes continues his exploration of China's multi-faceted cuisine. Here, Gary visits Xiamen City's Wet Market and sees the multitudes of sea creatures available to buy.

On at 10:00 am on Tuesday, 7th July on Good Food Channel
On at 11:00 am on Tuesday, 7th July on Good Food Channel +1
On at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, 7th July on Good Food Channel
On at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, 7th July on Good Food Channel +1
On at 8:00 pm on Tuesday, 7th July on Good Food Channel
On at 9:00 pm on Tuesday, 7th July on Good Food Channel +1
On at 12:00 am on Wednesday, 8th July on Good Food Channel
On at 1:00 am on Wednesday, 8th July on Good Food Channel +1

Hangzhou

Gary Rhodes discovers the best of regional Chinese food in this culinary travelogue. Here, Gary sees a famous Hangzhou dish, Beggar's Chicken, cooked in the traditional way.

On at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 8th July on Good Food Channel
On at 11:00 am on Wednesday, 8th July on Good Food Channel +1
On at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, 8th July on Good Food Channel
On at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, 8th July on Good Food Channel +1
On at 8:00 pm on Wednesday, 8th July on Good Food Channel
On at 9:00 pm on Wednesday, 8th July on Good Food Channel +1
On at 12:00 am on Thursday, 9th July on Good Food Channel
On at 1:00 am on Thursday, 9th July on Good Food Channel +1

Shanghai

Gary Rhodes discovers the best of regional Chinese food in this culinary travelogue series. This time, Gary is in Shanghai where he hunts down the best local dumplings.

On at 10:00 am on Thursday, 9th July on Good Food Channel
On at 11:00 am on Thursday, 9th July on Good Food Channel +1
On at 2:00 pm on Thursday, 9th July on Good Food Channel
On at 3:00 pm on Thursday, 9th July on Good Food Channel +1
On at 8:00 pm on Thursday, 9th July on Good Food Channel
On at 9:00 pm on Thursday, 9th July on Good Food Channel +1
On at 12:00 am on Friday, 10th July on Good Food Channel
On at 1:00 am on Friday, 10th July on Good Food Channel +1

Beijing

Gary Rhodes discovers the best of regional Chinese food. Here, he ventures deep into Beijing's backstreets to discover one of the city's most prestigious restaurants.

On at 10:00 am on Friday, 10th July on Good Food Channel
On at 11:00 am on Friday, 10th July on Good Food Channel +1
On at 2:00 pm on Friday, 10th July on Good Food Channel
On at 3:00 pm on Friday, 10th July on Good Food Channel +1
On at 8:00 pm on Friday, 10th July on Good Food Channel
On at 9:00 pm on Friday, 10th July on Good Food Channel +1
On at 12:00 am on Saturday, 11th July on Good Food Channel
On at 1:00 am on Saturday, 11th July on Good Food Channel +1