The superstar chef took to the stage thrice at present (August 29), demonstrating his culinary abilities whereas holding audiences entertained with loads of jokes alongside the way in which.
One of many dishes noticed James recreate the fast-food favorite utilizing his personal uncommon addition – cornflakes.
James spoke about KFC’s famously guarded mix of herbs and spices, telling the viewers he had discovered a model of the recipe on-line after it was reportedly revealed by a relative of the chain’s founder, Colonel Harland Sanders.
He used the seasoning to create his personal model of the hen however swapped a traditional breadcrumb coating for crushed cornflakes to offer it a crispy end.
James additionally made do-it-yourself mayonnaise to serve alongside the hen, demonstrating the way to make it from scratch for the viewers.
One other dish he managed to exhibit in just below 35 minutes was a French onion tart, made utilizing puff pastry and chopped onions cooked in butter earlier than being completed with crème fraîche.
The fast-paced cooking was blended with tales, suggestions and jokes from James, who has develop into one of many pageant’s most acquainted superstar faces.
Reflecting on his lengthy affiliation with the occasion, he advised the gang: “We’re again right here, 16 years I’ve been doing this.”
“It is nice to be right here.”
This yr’s look additionally marked a change from his standard pageant routine.
James has historically appeared on financial institution vacation Monday however was as a substitute on stage on Saturday this yr – one thing he was very happy to joke about.
He mentioned: “It is so good to have the financial institution vacation off, it will likely be the primary one in ages.
“They received me in at present as a substitute – and after final evening, now I do know why, as a result of I used to be cooking tons of of starters for final evening’s gala dinner!”
His appearances adopted a busy Friday night on the pageant, when he was among the many cooks cooking for the gala dinner.
The Yorkshire-born chef, who now lives in Hampshire, additionally discovered himself again in additional acquainted northern climate.
He joked that he had not seen rain for 4 months at house, solely to reach in Bolton because the rain poured down outdoors.
Talking to The Bolton Information forward of his demonstrations, James praised the occasion and defined why he has continued returning to Bolton over time.
He mentioned: “It is the largest and the very best.”
Bolton Meals and Drink Competition continues till Monday, August 31, with food and drinks stalls, reside leisure and demonstrations happening throughout the city centre.