Saturday Kitchen fans spot 'schoolboy error' they think will have BBC producers 'wincing'

Viewers of Saturday Kitchen were left aghast at a 'schoolboy error' during the show after they witnessed a chef's glaring faux pas.

The episode, broadcast on Saturday (May 31), featuring singer Craig David, delved into various foodie delights as part of national barbeque week among quality segments.

Chef Mike Davies popped up with his steak recipe that apparently went down a treat in the studio, despite eagle-eyed fans catching what they've dubbed a culinary blunder.

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Allegedly, viewers spotted the chef taste-testing the dish using a ladle, re-dipping it, and proceeding to serve with the same utensil – a definite no-no for kitchen etiquette.

He was showcasing his take on Denver steak with creamed chard, which the faithfully shared online for burgeoning home chefs to try, reports .

Social media was soon abuzz with reactions from quick-to-judge food enthusiasts. On X, a social media user lamented: "The chef just double-dipped in the chard and cream! Then went and plated it up for everyone. Schoolboy error, and very unhygienic."

Someone else chimed in sentimentally: "Noticed that myself! I'm sure there were producers wincing behind the camera.

"The Denver steak man ate off the ladle and then put it back into the chard. That's why you carry a spoon mate!" declared another fan, offering some unsolicited advice on proper kitchen protocol.

Joining the online debate, a viewer pointed out what seemed to be a moment of realisation for the chef, commenting: "He also looks like he's realised his mistake - looked absolutely gutted when they were tasting the food."

Mike, known as the chef owner of The Camberwell Arms and Frank's Cafe in Peckham, has been recognised on the BBC Food website.

During the programme, it was revealed that Mike's cookbook titled 'Cooking For People' had been shortlisted for the debut award by The Guild of Food Writers.

The chef took to to share his excitement: "My cookbook Cooking for people has been nominated for an award. Which is nice."

He continued to express his pride in the nomination: "It's been shortlisted amongst some properly awesome books by @thegfw for this year's best debut award. I'm biased but I like it. It's full of beautiful recipes, that are written the way I like to teach people to cook. Follow along and make some lovely things for the people that you love, or even for those you don't."

Saturday Kitchen airs Saturdays from 10am on BBC One and iPlayer.