James Martin's impressive net worth from ITV career as he shares biggest regret

James Martin says he's 'allergic' to shop-bought mayonnaise

James Martin, is renowned for his popular ITV cooking show, James Martin's Saturday Morning, which debuted in 2017 and continues to thrive.

The chef, who has dedicated his life to his career, once confessed: "The biggest low of my career is that I've given up everything for it.

"I look at my mates and they're all married with kids, and that's not the case for me because I've been so focused on work. The level of commitment it requires and the choices you have to make have a huge impact."

"But would I do the same thing again? Probably, because it's made me who I am. And why does everybody have to follow the norm anyway?"

According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, James boasts an impressive net worth of approximately £3.6million.

James Martin opened up about his family life (Image: (Image: GETTY ))

Born in Malton, North Yorkshire, the 48 year old was raised on a farm near Castle Howard, a local stately home. His father served as the castle's catering manager, sparking James' passion for food and cooking, reports the Express.

Today, thanks to its numerous farms, artisan producers, and independent shops, Malton is hailed as 'Yorkshire's Food Capital'.

James honed his culinary skills at Scarborough Technical College, where he was named Student of the Year for three consecutive years.

His initial cooking roles were in London in 1991, where he worked in several prestigious restaurants.

James is one of ITV's most successful TV chefs (Image: Getty)

In 1993, he assumed the role of pastry chef at Chewton Glen, a five-star hotel and spa located near Bournemouth on the south coast.

A year later, at the tender age of 21, he ascended to the position of head chef at Hotel du Vin, a French-inspired hotel and bistro in Winchester.

The gifted chef's television breakthrough came in 1996 when he began featuring on popular cooking shows such as Ready Steady Cook and The Big Breakfast.

In 2004, BBC One introduced James Martin: Yorkshire's Finest, a programme that saw the chef exploring various locations in his home county of Yorkshire and sampling different cuisines.

James owns a restaurant in Manchester, which first opened its doors in 2013, and oversees four branches of James Martin Kitchen bakeries and cafes located at Stansted and Glasgow airports, Manchester Piccadilly train station, and a shopping centre in Essex.

In 2015, James guest presented multiple episodes of The One Show with Alex Jones, before eventually hosting Saturday Morning with James Martin in 2017.

On a personal note, the renowned chef has been romantically involved with TV producer Louise Davies since 2011, and the pair share their home with two dogs.

James enjoys the tranquillity of rural life, residing in a stunning house surrounded by expansive gardens in the English countryside.