Celebrity chef James Martin will be bringing some stardom to the Livingston Designer Outlet this week with a special appearance in West Lothian.
The famed chef and TV presenter, well known for his award-winning show James Martin’s Saturday Morning, will be visiting the the SpudUlike restaurant to meet staff and customers on Thursday.
Joining forces with the baked potato cafe, James will be doing a whistlestop tour throughout the country to see some of his toppings in action.
Appearing on Thursday at midday, James will be helping serve customers in for their lunch at the outlet.
Speaking about the event, James said: “I’m really excited to visit the SpudULike team at Livingston Designer Outlet this week to see them in action. It’s a great opportunity to mingle with staff and customers and to really get a feel for the place - a venture I’m so proud to be a part of. SpudULike has been baking delicious potatoes for almost 50 years now, so I was delighted to come on board last year to take the jacket potato to a whole new level.
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"With toppings such as BBQ Pork Ribs, Bad Boy Hot Dogs and Chickpea Daal, there really is something for every taste on offer in our stores. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!”
The star is famed for cooking in Michelin star establishments, and first frequented screens on The Big Breakfast and Ready Steady Cook before presenting BBC One’s Saturday Kitchen for over ten years.
Michael Jarvis, Head of Marketing at Albert Bartlett, added: “Having James Martin on board for SpudULike has been an honour and his creativity has taken the menu in an exciting new direction. James’ trip to SpudULike at Livingston Designer Outlet will be a great event and we’d encourage anyone who is shopping between 12pm and 1pm this Thursday to pop in and say hello.
"And of course, grab a delicious baked potato while you’re in – when it comes to our spuds we don’t mess around.”
