British chef James Martin is collaborating with fast-food chain SpudULike to elevate the humble baked potato, according to the company’s announcement, and the partnership, which includes imaginative toppings and a focus on quality ingredients, is part of Martin’s ongoing culinary ventures. This development comes alongside other appearances, including a recent visit to Galicia, Spain, where he learned the art of making the best Galician bread.

James Martin’s Culinary Collaboration with SpudULike

SpudULike, a fast-food chain that has been serving baked potatoes since 1974, has partnered with James Martin to create a new line of gourmet potatoes. The chain claims that their potatoes, now featuring Martin’s signature style, are “crispy on the outside” and adorned with “imaginative, fabulous toppings.” The collaboration marks a new chapter for both Martin and the chain, which has grown in popularity over the decades. Martin’s involvement is attributed to his passion for food and his work on the popular TV show James Martin Saturday Morning.

James Martin Learns Bread-Making in Galicia

James Martin recently traveled to Vigo, Spain, to learn how to make the best artisanal bread in Galicia. He visited the Pandemonium bakery, where he worked alongside Diego Marín, a baker recognized as the best in Galicia after winning the Miga de Oro award in 2022. Marín also received a special prize for the best sourdough bread in Spain at the Ceoppan championship, as Martin expressed interest in the unique texture of Galician bread, which he said was unlike anything he had encountered in the UK. The chef arrived in Vigo with a television crew to film an episode featuring the bread-making process.

Other Individuals Named James or Martin in the News

While James Martin, the chef, was making headlines in Spain and the UK, another individual named Doug Martin, a former NFL player, passed away under police custody in Oakland, California. Martin, who played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for six of his seven seasons in the NFL, was arrested in the early hours of the morning after a police raid. He was taken to the hospital for medical treatment but later died. His family issued a statement expressing their grief, and the Buccaneers paid tribute, calling him “the favorite of the fans” and noting his lasting impact on the franchise.

Separately, a South Korean K-pop group named CORTIS—featuring members named James and Martin,was photographed at Incheon International Airport as they prepared to depart for an overseas schedule on July 26. The group, which includes members such as Gunho, Sunghyun, and Ju Hoon, was highlighted for their fashion choices and visual appeal during their airport departure.