Escape to the Country Chris Bavin's life off screen- second career to family man
Chris Bavin joined the Escape to the Country four years ago and has an idyllic home life away from screens.
The presenter, who has also worked on Eat Well for Less, Britain in Bloom and Food: Truth or Scare, has not always worked in the media industry. He held a totally different career for 18 years, and even went into business with his wife. They scooped up numerous awards for their business but decided to give it up to focus on their family life.
Chris has three young sons, and shares rare insights into their life on social media. He has branched into TV work over the years and now fronts numerous programmes, including property show Escape to the Country. Here is a look at Chris' life off screen...
Chris and his wife Millie started a business together (Instagram)Second career
Chris started off working in the fresh produce industry and continues to do so alongside his TV work. He imports and sells to wholesale markets across the UK, having done so for the past 18 years. In 2009, Chris and his wife opened up their own high street store called The Naked Grocer.
The shop was opened in Walton on Thames, Surrey and the couple ran the business both from the store and from a farm for seven years. During that time, they won the title of National Independent Retailer of the Year twice, along with Elmbridge's Outstanding Contribution to the Community Award in 2013. He continues to import fruit and vegetables for company Pacific Produce and also works as a retail consultant.
EastEnders' Jake Wood's snap of son has fans pointing out the pair's likeness
TV break
Chris first became involved with the BBC when he was called up by a researcher. It ended up leading to him becoming a co-presenter for Eat Well For Less with Gregg Wallace. He went on to work with Gloria Hunniford on Food: Truth or Scare as well as Tomorrow's Food with Dara Ó Briain, Angela Hartnett and Dr Shini Somara.
The presenter made an appearance on The Truth About, where he set out to understand whether certain claims about meat, linking it to cancer and heart disease, are justified. Chris also became a judge on Britain's Best Home Cook alongside Mary Berry and Dan Doherty in 2018 and 2020.
In 2020, Chris made his debut on Escape To The Country, where he helps house hunters find their perfect new home. Just a year later Chris joined property show Wanted: A Simple Life, which is the same team behind Wanted Down Under. He later joined Anita Rani and Julie Ashfield on Channel 5 to host Aldi's Next Big Thing.
Family man
Chris gives only a rare glimpse into his life as a dad-of-three (Instagram)In 2011, Chris married Millie Bavin, who used to work as a buyer in fashion retail and also as a costume designer for film and TV. The couple went on to open The Naked Grocer together and share three children. Chris keeps his family life out of the spotlight and only shares rare updates on his social media.
The family recently enjoyed celebrating Pancake Day, as Chris proudly showed off his children's creations. He wrote: "The kids always have so much fun making pancakes, it’s one of their favourite days of the year! Everyone in our house has something different: Chocolate gluten free, French style, American Style!… I couldn’t get them out the kitchen until the washing up needed doing! Happy Shrove Tuesday!"
Over Christmas, Chris also gave an insight into how the family were getting ready for the big day. He posted a snap of his three boys on the sofa watching a movie in front of the Christmas tree. Chris added: "One asleep, 2 to go! Home alone 2 on whilst I’m prepping the veg for tomo. Starting to feel Christmassy now! Wishing you all a very happy Christmas and a wonderful new year ahead. PS don’t forget sprouts aren’t just for Christmas!"
Read more similar news:
Comments:
comments powered by Disqus
