Celebrity chefs John Torode and Lisa Faulkner have relocated to a new North London residence to accommodate their expanding digital media production.. The move follows the successful launch of their YouTube channel, which has already amassed millions of views since its debut last December.
The move from a Muswell Hill galley kitchen to a production studio
The decision to upsize is driven by the rapid growth of the YouTube channel "John and Lisa's Kitchen and Home." Since launching in December of last year, the channel has already secured 1.8 million views and 26,400 subscribers. The couple aims to use the new space to produce weekly videos focused on creating everyday meals and family-friendly recipes.
According to a source close to the chefs reported by the Daily Mail, their previous kitchen in Muswell Hill was a cramped galley style that made it difficult to accommodate a professional camera crew. This spatial limitation became a bottleneck for their growing digital presence. The new North London property features a significantly larger kitchen designed specifically to take their YouTube project to the next level, allowing for more complex filming setups.
A £600,000 profit from the Muswell Hill sale
The couple's real estate transition involves a significant financial gain from the sale of their previous five-bedroom Edwardian home. As reported by the Daily Mail, the pair knocked £105,000 off the asking price to secure the sale, ultimately selling the property for £1.8 million.. Having originally purchased the Muswell Hill house in 2015 for £1.2 million,the pair is set to realize a profit of nearly £600,000.
The sale marks the end of a long-term investment in the Muswell Hill area, where the couple had spent years transforming the property while maintaining its original Edwardian features. This substantial equity provides the necessary capital to fund their new lifestyle and the increased producction costs associated with their expanding media career .
A pivot following the end of a 20-year MasterChef era
This new chapter in North London comes during a period of major professional transition for John Torode. After two decades as a host on the BBC's MasterChef, Torode's contract was not renewed following an investigation into an allegation regarding a racist word used at a 2019 wrap party. This departure coincided with the exit of co-host Gregg Wallace, who also faced allegations of unacceptable behavior on set.
The move toward digital content appears to be a strategic redirection for the 61-year-old chef. While the MasterChef era defined much of his career, the success of his YouTube channel suggests that his audience is willing to follow him to more personal, independent platforms. This transition also follows a period of personal resilience for the couple, as Lisa Faulkner, 54, recently navigated a recovery from breast cancer, utilizing her garden to aid her healing process.
What the next phase of 'John and Lisa's Kitchen and Home' holds
While the couple has promised that fans will see the new kitchen within days, several details regarding their production roadmap remain unverified. It is currently unclear how much the production will scale or if the new space will be used for other commercial ventures beyond the current YouTube format. Additionally, the report focuses heavily on the domestic and financial aspects of the move, leaving the long-term professional impact of the MasterChef departure on their broader brand somewhat speculative.
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