John Torode and Lisa Faulkner's sprawling London home as sacked MasterChef star hosts friends for low-key 60th birthday dinner

Daily Mail​

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John Torode is said to have hosted a few friends for an intimate dinner party at home last week as he continues to keep a low-profile in the wake of his MasterChef axe.
The chef recently lost his job on the BBC show after two decades over allegations he used the N-word, which he claims to have 'absolutely no recollection' of.
While he has been laying low amid the scandal, he and wife Lisa Faulkner were reportedly joined by friends to celebrate the star's 60th birthday on July 23.
Over the years, the couple have given fans a glimpse inside the stunning London home they share, particularly their fully kitted-out kitchen.
Recently, Lisa offered another glance of their abode as she shared a snap of herself and her pooch in her tranquil garden, while thanking her fans for supporting her of late.
She penned: 'Our little shadow over the past few weeks. I can't tell you how much Rory has kept me smiling.'
MasterChef star John, 60, recently lost his job on the BBC show and Lisa shared a snap of herself in their garden with Rory as she shared how she had been coping during the time
Lisa continued: 'Every day she wakes up wagging her tail, smiling and greeting a new day with her positivity ! My motto really is Be More Rory.'
John and Lisa live in their sprawling London home with their beloved dog Rory, where they enjoy a relaxed life, often giving fans a look inside the property.
The kitchen is quite the hub of their home given John works as a chef while Lisa herself is a passionate cook, having won Celebrity MasterChef in 2010 - which was where she first met John.
Their impressive kitchen, where they often film cooking content together, features stylish blue built-in cabinets complete with marble surfaces.
They have a modern double oven and hob which features a white tiled backsplash and a metal cooker hob, where they display an array of ornaments.
There is also a large wooden breakfast bar in the centre of the room, providing ample space for John to showcase his cooking talents.
They also have a sign reading 'love' hung up in the space, no doubt referring to the couple's love for cooking up a storm in the space.
Their love of cooking also expands into their 'garden room', where they have a huge larder packed full of ingredients and another bench, both from Chiltern Oak Furniture.
Known for their love of cooking, they have a garden room which features a larger and a cooking bench, giving them another space to whip up a storm as well as their modern kitchen
The room also features a homely touch as it boasts a grey sofa bed from Willow and Hall, which sits in front of vibrant pink floral wallpaper.
The room is complete with a full-length mirror from William Wood, with Lisa giving fans a tour of the room in a video shared in 2023 to give others 'outdoor inspiration'.
'@johntorodecooks and I might move in, hope that helps for any outdoor room inspiration!!' she quipped in a caption at the time.
The rest of their property in equally as homely and their master bedroom has forest green wallpaper and contrasting pink curtains.
The rest of the room features complementing colours as their bedding also boasts the same tones while they also have a vibrant pink rug covering the wooden floor.
It is complete with a statement fireplace as well as a romantic sign reading: 'As soon as I saw you I knew a grand adventure was about to happen.'
The couple had the bedroom painted back in 2023, with Lisa proudly showing off the results of the refurbishment on her Instagram page at the time.
They also have their own tranquil garden, perfect for soaking up the rays during the balmy London summers.
Lisa has previously described the space as her and John's 'sanctuary' and the couple often share snaps of them both relaxing in the area.
Their garden features a well-kept lawn as well as a patio area, which features an L-shaped sofa and a small table perfect for summer entertaining.
The raised patio also sits next to their covered garden room, giving them an indoor alternative if the weather takes a turn for the worse.
Lisa often shares adorable snaps of herself and her beloved dog Rory lounging in the sunshine in the garden, proving he is as big a fan of the space as she and John are.
The couple live in the stunning property with Lisa's daughter, while John also has four adult children from two previous relationships.