The Dishy Dads are the UK’s newest chef double-act blending world-class cooking with big personality, sharp humour and real family-man charm. Founded in 2024 by celebrated Hampshire chefs celebrity chef to stars Jay Geddes and cheeky Chappy Gary Morton-Jones, the duo have rapidly become one of the most talked-about live food acts on the festival and events scene.
With more than 40 years of combined professional experience, working across celebrity private dining, high-end restaurants and major UK food festivals, Jay & Gary bring a unique brand of energy to the stage: part live cooking show, part comedy, part heart. Their chemistry is effortless, their banter is quick, and their dishes are always show-stoppers.
After debuting in spring 2025, The Dishy Dads quickly built momentum with their feel-good, dad-humour–meets–chef-mastery format. They secured headline demo slots at Foodies Festival across the UK, and in September 2025 delivered a packed main-stage cooking showcase at the iconic Southampton Boat Show, cementing themselves as a rising national act.
Whether they’re firing up Mediterranean BBQ classics, teaching real-life kitchen hacks, or roasting each other between courses, The Dishy Dads offer more than cooking — they offer entertainment people genuinely connect with. Their content celebrates food, family, and the joy of bringing people together, resonating with parents, food lovers and festival crowds alike.
2026 sees The Dishy Dads expand with a full UK live tour, as well as opening a cookery school in Winchester with a cookbook to follow in late 2026 early 2027 and a fast-growing podcast. With their trademark mix of humour, authenticity and high-end culinary skill, Jay & Gary are carving out a fresh lane in the UK food-entertainment space — accessible, memorable and irresistibly fun.
The Dishy Dads — Two Chefs. Two Dads. One Big Serving of Entertainment.