 Aikens has written three books;" Cooking" (2006)," Fish" (2008), and "Easy" (2011), and has collaborated with designer David Linley on a range of kitchenware.Aikens was one of the four Iron Chefs in "Iron Chef UK" on Channel 4 television.He has appeared on "Market Kitchen" on UK Good Food Channel as well as on "Great British Menu" in 2011 and 2013.