If you're a fan of Escape to the Chateau, you'll already know all about Dick Strawbridge, his wife Angel and their two young children, Arthur and Dorothy. But before Dick and Angel got together, Dick had been married to naturalist and gardener Brigit Weiner with whom he had two children, James and Charlotte.
Although he's a little more private than his father, TV presenter, chef and author James Strawbridge is also in the public eye.
How old is James Strawbridge?
Born in 1984, James is currently 38 years old. His exact birthday is unknown.
What does James do?
Dick's eldest son is quite the busy man! As well as being a professional chef, he owns Strawbridge Kitchen in Cornwall where he "works for a wide range of food and drink brands from his garden photography studio and development kitchen." James is particularly passionate about sustainable living.
James Strawbridge books
James is a published author of several cookery books which you can pick up today.
1 of 3The Complete Vegetable Cookbook
A vegetarian cookbook with a difference, this will give you the confidence and knowledge to safely prepare and cook the edible parts of seasonal vegetables.
2 of 3The Artisan Kitchen: The science, practice and possibilities
In this cookbook, James explores a range of techniques and tips to help you revolutionise your relationship with food, giving a modern twist to old-age techniques and encouraging creativity and craftiness in the kitchen.
3 of 3Smoked Food: A Manual for Home Smoking
This information-packed manual guides you through every stage of smoking and curing food, together with 44 tasty recipes to showcase your creations.
Does James Strawbridge talk to his dad?
Yes, James and Dick continue to maintain regular contact. We love seeing photos of the pair of them on James' Instagram.
Angel Strawbridge too has a great relationship with her stepson. Speaking on the Sweat, Snot and Tears podcast, she said: "Me and James we get on really, really well. He's a real foodie, completely fabulous, he's really handsome, my nan had a massive crush on him!"
When asked how Dick's eldest children felt when he told them he was in a relationship with someone 19 years his junior, she said: "Of course, it took time, but when they saw how happy Dick was, it just happened."
James Strawbridge Escape to the Chateau
You may have spotted James' previous appearances on Escape to the Chateau where he has helped Dick out. Unfortunately, he hasn't been seen on the show since 2019 but from photos he's shared on his Instagram, we can expect to see James in the final series.
Who is James Strawbridge's wife?
While little is known about James and his wife Holly's relationship, we do know they share three young children together, the youngest who was born in 2015 and is called Arrietty Branwyn Strawbridge.
Is James Strawbridge on Instagram?
He is indeed! You can follow James on Instagram here. As you'd expect, he posts lots of yummy food photos and some behind-the-scenes sneak peeks of Escape to the Chateau.