Rob and David Nicholson, operators of Cannon Hall Farm in South Yorkshire alongside their father Roger and brother Richard, recently shared glowing accounts of their appearance on James Martin’s Saturday Morning. The farm has gained recognition through programs like Channel 5’s The Great Yorkshire Show and The Yorkshire Vet.
Memorable Culinary Hospitality
During their 2025 segment, James Martin prepared paella and a skin-on chicken breast with mushrooms for the brothers. On the Cannon Hall Farm podcast, Rob humorously described the chef as a “walking advert for the dairy industry,” noting the generous use of butter in the dishes.
David praised Martin’s attentiveness, stating: “Wasn’t he a gentleman? He gave us so much time to talk about the farm. He wasn’t like, ‘Anyway lads’. All the other chefs were cooking away and I thought he really, really looked after us. He gave us a cracking advert for people out there who have never been to the farm to come and have a look around one day.”
Rob rated their visit to Martin’s Hampshire home a “10 out of 10 experience,” adding: “From first to last, 10 out of 10. A really memorable experience, really enjoyed it.” David compared it favorably to other TV spots, likening the choice to “picking your favourite out of your children.”
Prospects for a Farm Visit
The brothers ed hope that Martin, originally from North Yorkshire, will visit their farm. Rob recounted Martin’s idea: “What he was on about doing is maybe flying his helicopter up and then flying across and landing in one of our fields. He said, ‘Have you got a field I can land in?’ I said, ‘Well Princess Anne landed in one so I’m flipping sure you can James.”
They anticipate showcasing the farm and shop, confident that Martin, an enthusiast for quality produce, will find appealing items.
Upcoming Episode Details
James Martin returns to Saturday Morning on ITV1 today at 9:30 a.m., joined by singer Freya Ridings, sports presenter Jill Douglas, chef Sat Bains, and Dipna and Gulu Anand, who will demonstrate dishes. Martin has hosted the ITV series for nearly a decade, following his tenure on BBC’s Saturday Kitchen.
