John Torode began his culinary journey in Australia, learning to cook from his grandmother. At 16, he attended catering college and later moved to the UK. He worked at notable establishments like Le Pont de la Tour and Quaglino's under the Conran Group, eventually becoming head chef at Mezzo in Soho. In 2000, he opened Smiths of Smithfield, a four-floor restaurant in London. Torode gained television prominence as a co-presenter of "MasterChef" since its 2005 revival. He has also hosted culinary travel shows, exploring cuisines from Australia, Argentina, Malaysia, and South Korea. 

Lisa Faulkner, initially recognized for her acting roles in "Holby City" and "Spooks," transitioned into the culinary world after winning "Celebrity MasterChef" in 2010. Following her victory, she authored several cookbooks, including "Recipes from my Mother for my Daughter" and "The Way I Cook...". Faulkner has presented various cooking shows, such as "Real Food Family Cook Off" and "What's Cooking?". In 2019, she began co-hosting "John and Lisa's Weekend Kitchen" with her husband, John Torode, blending their culinary expertise to offer viewers accessible and enjoyable recipes. 

Together, Torode and Faulkner have become a beloved culinary duo, combining professional chef techniques with home-cooking approaches to create engaging and approachable cooking content for their audience.