John Torode webchat Thurs 10th Sept 3pm

Hello John! Big fan of the show.

One food related query:
What's your go-to comfort food dish?

One other question:
Your hair is now grey. But I'm sure it was dark when the series began, yes? What made you decide to embrace the grey? Does being on TV make you more image conscious?

I would really like to see you with your own show (without Greg) any chance of that happening?

What cheese is best for a sandwich? Tell me how I can make two slices of bread more interesting. Lunches are very dull these days.

Oh and MacDonalds or Burger King?

John, I was fascinated by your trip to South America and the BBQ demonstrations of those big pieces of beef. Have you changed the way you cook any other kinds of meat since that trip?

PS do us all a favour and elbow Gregg! He's way past his use by date

What is your favourite childhood food memory - mine is my Grandma's shepherd's pie with home gown runner beans followed by apple crumble and custard.

Hi John
How was your weekend at Bolton Food & Drinks festival? Did you try any of the food that was for sale? If so what was your favourite?
Ruth

Will we get to see you in the upcoming new series of Masterchef Australia? :-)

What 5 food items would you always have in your fridge ?????

I think your fridge tells a lot about you

Australians are famous for creating great fusion food. What is your favourite fusion recipe?

Food wise what has been the most inspiring country you've visited...?

If you were cooking for vegetarians, what would you serve?

What do you have to eat when you can't be bothered to cook?

Hello John
Another big fan here!
My question is: If you were planning an extra special celebration meal...
* What would you eat?
* Where?
* Who would prepare it?
* Who would you invite as your guests....
* and Why?

Do you have a favourite marinade recipe for BBQ'd vegetables?

Hi John, Really love the show, Have you ever owned a restaurant, or is there a venue where I can taste some of your cooking, as its very difficult to Judge the true taste of a recipe as every one has different types of taste buds, likes and dislikes. Any plans to launch a Waitrose cookery Demo, If so I will be FIRST IN LINE - wink

Hi John,

I've always had trouble trying to get rice really sticky. I cook it in a bamboo steamer for a good half hour but it never quite does the job. Do you have any tips? Many thanks!

Hellooo John, tell me what is your failsafe superquick creation for a starving family when time is short that doesn't involve oven chips and some sort of freezer chicken!!! Many thanks. Boo.

Hi John,
A somewhat quirky question for you, to break from the norm ... If you were transported to a desert island for 2 weeks, and you could have a maximum of 6 different types of food or drink with you, what would you take? (the quantities of each would be enough to last you the fortnight, and cooking/heating appliances would be made available).

Please tell me how I can get good Yorkshire Puddings. Mine are either flat and crisp or the bottom stays in the pan!

Aunt Bessie's, mbody, around £1.50 for 12. I gave up years ago.

Maggemaybe has beaten me to it. Aunt Bessie's is the way to go. Success every time.

Hi John,
Big fan here. We watch every Masterchef programme. My question is, which Masterchef dish was the best ever and which was the worst.
Also, has there been a contestant that, in your opinion, was a winner from the word 'go' .
Love it when you introduce some Aussie-speak, like 'That's a ripper!' More please.

Hi John, thanks for answering our questions.

I love roasting vegetables in the oven and sometimes get a lovely caramelised bunch of them (what I aim for!) but more often than not, just get a watery, bland mess . Can you tell me where I'm going wrong?