From Wednesday 15 March 9:00 PM
From the coastal regions of California to the mountains of Colorado, Tom Kerridge hunts down the country’s most authentic dishes, from the original key lime pie to the Pioneer’s favourite elk steak. On the way he meets and cooks with locals who are passionate about what they produce, and what they eat.
From Saturday 25 March 7:30 PM 10 episodes
Join Chinese chef, cookbook writer and cookery schoolteacher Jeremy Pang on a culinary journey filled with the tastes of Asia. Jeremy’s aim is to inspire a nation of enthusiastic and adventurous home cooks to try more Chinese and Asian recipes themselves.
Episode 1: Lighter Bites
Jeremy kicks things off with fragrant turmeric and dill fish, a Vietnamese stir-fried dish, then Joe Swash steps into the kitchen to try his hand at duck spring rolls.
From Tuesday 28 March 8:30 PM 8 episodes
The Hairy Bikers set out on a mission to bring together the best local restaurants with the most innovative local suppliers. In the process, they travel around Britain’s regions and visit restaurants that are desperate to source local ingredients for new menus and dishes. To help these restaurants and their owners, the duo delve into the local region, discover suppliers of a wide range of different ingredients, and then attempt to negotiate deals that will deliver the very best local produce for a fair price.
Episode 1
Dave and Si meet James and Georgia, a father and daughter team running the kitchen in a new restaurant called “Home” in Penarth, South Wales. They’re offering diners an eight-course tasting menu and the Bikers delight in their menu.
From Thursday 6 April 8:30 PM
Rick Stein tours his home county of Cornwall, meeting its residents and telling the stories which make it unique, all the while cooking delicious and simple recipes with great Cornish produce.
Sunday 30 April at 8.30pm
An electrifying mix of wild food, adventure & a hint of glamour
Khanh Ong’s Wild Food is a brand new, 10-episode cooking series exploring Australia’s wild side, combining regional produce, adventure and a hint of glamour, premiering on SBS Food on Sunday 30 April at 8.30pm, with new episodes airing weekly. The program will also be available to stream free on SBS On Demand.
Hosting his very first cooking series, enigmatic cook, MasterChef Australia and Australian Survivor fan-favourite, and author Khanh Ong will take viewers on a high-energy culinary adventure each week, hitting the road less travelled to remote corners of Australia.
From the rugged coastline of Tasmania to the remote mangroves of Far North Queensland, Khanh will jump out of his comfort zone on wild culinary adventures, exploring each location and diving deep into the local produce.
Each episode will see Khanh search for native ingredients with local people who share some of their best kept secrets to help create an epic meal in the wild. Khanh swaps the traditional kitchen for an open fire or the back of a four-wheel drive, cooking new dishes in this adventurous series.
Whether he is diving for abalone in Port Lincoln or spearing mud crabs with traditional owners of the land in Far North Queensland, Khanh’s infectious smile, down to earth nature and cheeky sense of humour will surely win you over to the wild side of life.
Khanh Ong said. “I love learning about different cultures and cuisines. Finding new and exciting ingredients and cooking in the wild is what really thrills me. I can’t believe that I get to travel around Australia in this new show!”
Emily Griggs, SBS Head of Food, said. “Khanh is fun, fresh and infectiously enthusiastic, so it’s an absolute pleasure to welcome him to the SBS Food family. This vibrant series sees Khanh trip and skip (yes skip) across our diverse country, showcasing the best produce from regional and remote communities along with delicious dishes. The series is a wild adventure and a wonderful way to discover many great food regions from the comfort of the loungeroom.
Craig Pringle, Executive Producer and co-owner of Black Fox Media said, “We are thrilled to bring a fresh and exciting approach to the traditional cooking show format with Khanh Ong’s Wild Food. Viewers can expect a different perspective on traditional cooking, using wild and fresh ingredients to create spectacular dishes. It’s going to be an epic journey and I can’t wait for everyone to join in!”
Join Khanh on his travels to discover new flavours, cultures and experiences across the lush and diverse island continent of Australia, with plenty of outdoor cooking.
Episode 1
Khanh Ong journeys to Australia’s tropical Far North Queensland to discover the culinary secrets of the Nywaigi people, the traditional owners of the land. He learns to cook Magpie Goose with Nywaigi Man Buddy Cassidy, explores the tropical coastline, and uses locally foraged ingredients to cook up a summer feast at a waterfall.Episode 2
Journey to the rugged coastal town of Port Lincoln, in South Australia to unlock the secrets of the local seafood. From locals, Khanh Ong learns how to trawl for wild prawns, harvest oysters and forages for unique coastal ingredients before putting his skills to the test at a beach cook up with local guide, Ben.Episode 3
Travel to Cairns, with Khanh Ong as he embarks on an adventure from the coast to the rainforests of Mission Beach. Learning from locals, he learns how to hunt mud crabs with a spear on the traditional fishing grounds of the Kuku Yalanji people, creates a sashimi dish from the freshest tuna and cooks a whole wild pig over a fire.
Khanh Ong’s Wild Food airs on Sundays on SBS Food from April 30 at 8.30pm. The series is available on SBS On Demand and will be subtitled in Simplified Chinese and Arabic.
Saturday 29 April at 8.30pm 2 parts
Featuring some of the nation’s most glorious countryside, this two-part series celebrates the UK’s love of a good farm shop.
Local honey, traditional pots of jam, artisan cheeses, venison and delicious prime cuts from estate-reared livestock are all featured as the series explores seven of the finest farm shops in the country. Meet the very different owners and dedicated staff at work in these foodie paradises, who share their passion for the very finest produce and creating the ultimate farm shop experience and enter a charming rustic world where everything is beautifully presented and fresh as can be!
From Monday 17 April 5:30 PM
Foodie Hayden Quinn returns to what he does best: meeting people and telling their stories while sharing recipes featuring epic local produce.
Saturday 29 April and 6 May 8:30 PM
Featuring some of Britain’s most glorious countryside, this two-part series celebrates the British love of a good farm shop.
We meet the shops’ very different owners and dedicated staff at work in these foodie paradises, where everything is beautifully presented and fresh as can be!
From Saturday 13 May 8:30 PM
Selena Gomez invites top-tier chefs into her kitchen to learn the ins and outs of making a great meal, from refining technique to embracing the inevitable mess!
From Monday 1 May 5:30 PM
Pati explores Nuevo León, a sprawling northeastern border state of Mexico. Defined by its sparse ingredients, proximity to the US border, and influences from Sephardic Jewish culinary roots, the flavours here are truly distinctive – and full of surprises for Pati!
This is the FTA premiere, with the show available on Binge. Jamie Oliver is one of the guest chefs for the season.
SBS Food needs more Iron Chef and Mystery Diners.
From Monday 8 May 8:00 PM
Baking has always been Nadiya Hussain’s first true love. Join her as she shares her favourite recipes in a new series that’s guaranteed to make you smile; from the perfect celebration cakes to the ultimate chocolate brownie, Nadiya teaches her sure-fire tips to make each bake a delight.
From Monday 15 May 5:30 PM continuing weekdays
In Season 3 of My Greek Table, Diane turns her focus to the culture and cuisine of Greece’s coastal areas and islands.
Diane takes viewers to cosmopolitan Mykonos for a look at its agrarian secrets, to Tinos, an architectural gem with amazing local cuisine and a visit to one of the country’s most renowned marble sculptors. On Paros, she visits a young farmer who left the rat race to focus on sustainable agriculture. In Naxos, famed for its meat and potatoes, she cooks up an outdoor feast with a few local ladies and learns the secret to stuffing a whole lamb. In a survey of the Dodecanese she cooks up a storm inspired by some of Greece’s most storied Aegean islands.
Along the Athenian Riviera, just a half hour from dazzling Athens, she explores the wonders of a whole other city, with dazzling nightlife, renowned denizens and life along the coast, just a few miles from the Greek capital. In the south, near the tip of the Peloponnese, Diane delves into the delicacies of Messinian cooking, where olive trees are literally everywhere, and also runs (and eats) for health and wellness with a world-famous ultramarathoner.
Diane also travels to the Ionian for an exploration of the Venetian influences on Greek cuisine, and to the island of Evia, for a mushrooming expedition, exploration of local wines, and discovery of one of the wonders of the Mediterranean.
From Thursday 1 June 8;00 PM
Sara La Fountain sets out on a quest to discover the heart of Istanbul’s cuisine, culture, and heritage.
Join her as she immerses herself into the melting pot of modern Istanbul with the guidance of local chefs, historians, celebrity bloggers, artists, and stylists. Then become inspired by Sara’s twists on local recipes that you can make in your very own kitchen!
The ultimate food-based entertainment series combining cooking and great conversation returns from Monday July 3rd
Streaming first on SBS On Demand and 7pm weeknights on SBS Food
The Cook Up with Adam Liaw, SBS’s most commissioned series, is back with an exciting new season serving up more culinary icons and celebrity friends joining Adam in the kitchen, celebrating First Nations cooking expertise in a very special NAIDOC Week edition, weekly tips to become the ‘host with the most’ and more. The new series will premiere on Monday July 3 on SBS On Demand and 7pm weeknights on SBS Food.
A delightful half hour of cooking and entertainment with a side of laughs, The Cook Up reaches 500 episodes this series, an incredible milestone in just two years, with all previous seasons of the series available to stream now on SBS On Demand.
Every weekday, two foodie friends join host, Adam Liaw. Chefs, comedians, authors, journalists, singers, actors, sports personalities and everything in between: if they love food and a chat, Adam welcomes them into The Cook Up kitchen. This series sees more famous faces in the world of food and entertainment at the benchtop. Guests include culinary stars such as Asma Khan, Tony Tan, Alison Roman, Matt Stone, Khanh Ong, Lucy Tweed, Lara Lee and Andy Hearnden, as well as Australian legends in the world of sports, entertainment, art and social media such as Paralympic athlete Isis Holt, Nina Oyama, Brihony Dawson, SBS’ Alone Australia winner Gina Chick, Michelle Law, Osher Günsberg, Gail Mabo, Esther Song, Adam Spencer and Daen Lia.
We also see Adam cook alongside some of Australia’s finest established and upcoming chefs and have fascinating discussions with the most interesting journalists and personalities from all around the country. Of course, just like in any good kitchen, some old friends have been welcomed back to carry on the cooking and conversation, such as Luke Powell, Linda Marigliano, Tom Walton and Bjorn Stewart.
This season of The Cook Up will kick off with a week-long celebration for NAIDOC Week and for the first time will have a guest host, Nornie Bero of Melbourne’s Mabu Mabu, taking over the reins from Adam for the week. Guests Gail Mabo, Arabella Douglas, Bjorn Stewart, Damian Coulthard, Kristy Dickinson, Jody Orcher, Rowdie Walden, Kirsten Banks, Matty Mills and Christian Hampson will cook delicious food and share stories with Nornie. Nornie will host The Cook Up for NAIDOC week from Monday July 3.
Fridays on The Cook Up will be all about making entertaining at home simple with ‘Easy Entertaining’. The ultimate food and friends half hour to inspire viewers in their own kitchens, every Friday Adam demonstrates how to be ‘hosts with the most’ at home, with guests including event stylist to the stars, Lucy Tweed, Adam Spencer, Nina Oyama and many more.
Presenter, Adam Liaw, says “The public response to The Cook Up has truly been extraordinary. Everywhere I go people tell me that it’s part of their nightly routine. I see people cooking recipes from the show and tagging me on social media daily, people sending their questions in for us to answer on air, and so many parents who tell us their kids watch the show and learn to cook every single night. In Season 5 we’re back with some of the biggest global stars in food, but our focus is always local. We’ve got great ideas for everyday cooking, but we’ll also show you how to throw a great Friday night dinner party, and the food truly reflects how we all cook in Australia. Everything we cook on The Cook Up is real food that really makes sense to Australians. SBS’ continued support for The Cook Up has been incredible, and with Season 5 taking us over 500 episodes we’re officially the largest ever commissioned program in SBS history."
Emily Griggs, SBS Head of Food, says “There’s nothing better than getting together with friends over great food and The Cook Up invites you to do that every episode. This season SBS and The Cook Up team celebrated an extraordinary milestone of 500 episodes. It continues to bring a feast of menu ideas from nibbles through to desserts. Easy Entertaining on Friday nights will provide the ultimate guide to stress-free entertaining, whether you’re hosting a brunch, going on a picnic, hosting a Chinese dinner or celebrating Diwali, Adam’s got you covered.”
An internal SBS production, The Cook Up will be available to stream on SBS On Demand with subtitling available in both Arabic and Simplified Chinese afterwards.
The Cook Up with Adam Liaw will premiere weekdays on SBS On Demand from Monday July 3 and at 7pm weeknights on SBS Food. All episodes from previous series of The Cook Up are available to stream on SBS On Demand.
I didn’t realise The Cook Up is currently on a break. I thought it would just be one season per calendar year.
According to IMDB, they have screened 100 episodes every season for 4 seasons. This is season 5 and they have screened 85 episodes so far so there are likely 15 episodes to go.
From Monday 10 July 5:00 PM, 5 episodes
Comedian and spice enthusiast Suren Jayemanne explores regional Victoria’s multicultural cuisine boom.
From Lorne to Mallacoota with his hapless producer Matt, Suren investigates the people behind the food, and the challenges they’ve faced finding acceptance in their new homes.
From Monday 17 July 6:00 PM 20 episodes
Chef James Martin journeys through France to the locations that inspired his culinary career.
Exploring and sampling the very best in French cuisine, James’ journey starts in Provence and continues through Perigord, Burgundy, Alsace, Pay Basque and Brittany.
