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From Monday, 14 April at 7.00pm
Season Eight, Episode Thirteen: Pork Ribs
Grab your bibs, because Adam and his guests, chef and food writer Matthew Evans and journalist Marc Fennell, are making pork ribs.Season Eight, Episode Fourteen: Crowd Pleasers
Adam is joined by two award-winning guests, chef Jason Barratt and poet and comedian Anisa Nandaula, for a night of crowd-pleasing food.Season Eight, Episode Fifteen: Smokey Flavours
Itâs a night of smokey goodness as Adam, chef Tom Sarafian and comedian Tegan Higginbotham share how they like to savour smokey flavours.
Here is the guest line-up for the special week.
Monday 2 June - Special Broadcasting Suppers
Two SBS favourites, Maeve OâMeara and Mark Olive, join Adam for a night of SBS 50th birthday celebrations. And what are they cooking? Special Broadcasting Suppers!
Tuesday 3 June - Food Goals
Adam is celebrating SBSâs 50th birthday by kicking some food goals with football legend John Aloisi and food legend Shane Delia.
Wednesday 4 June - Teach Me
Itâs a very educational night in The Cook Up kitchen, as SBS favourites Guillaume Brahimi and Lily Serna share their favourite recipes in celebration of SBSâs 50th Birthday.
Thursday 5 June - Specialist Subjects
In a week of SBS 50th birthday celebrations, Adam is joined by two familiar faces, Gourmet Farmerâs Matthew Evans and Mastermindâs Marc Fennell, to cook their specialist subjects.
Friday 6 June - The Seafood Spectacular
Tonightâs Easy Entertaining menu is a seafood spectacular in honour of SBSâs 50th birthday, made by none other than chef Peter Kuruvita, journalist Karla Grant and Adam.
Itâs good to read that the show is celebrating âSBSâ 50 yearsâ next week. With a pretty good line up of guests too.
NAIDOC episodes
Monday 7 July to Wednesday 9 July at 7.00pm on SBS Food and SBS On Demand
Like your favourite meal, The Cook Up with Adam Liaw always delivers. Cooking meets entertainment in the perfect blend of food, chat and laughs as Adam is joined each night by two guests and their recipes matched to a different theme. Whether you need simple weeknight winners or elaborate dishes to delight, The Cook Up has the goods to help you reach culinary greatness with ease. Returning NAIDOC Week host Nornie Bero is back to share stories and cook incredible food with her guests.
Season Eight, Episode Fifty-One: Tropical Traditions
Captivating comedian Jay Wymarra and bestselling author Samantha Martin AKA Bush Tukka Woman join NAIDOC Week host Nornie Bero to share their tasty tropical traditions.Season Eight, Episode Fifty-Two: With A Cuppa
Bushfood legend Rayleen Brown and stand-up sensation Andy Saunders join host Nornie Bero for a NAIDOC Week afternoon tea celebration.Season Eight, Episode Fifty-Three: One Pan
Host Nornie Bero returns to celebrate NAIDOC Week with chef Chris Jordan, journalist Rae Johnston and a big night of one pan cooking.
The two remaining NAIDOC Week episodes are
Season Eight, Episode 54: Making Ends Meat
Host Nornie Bero and her guests, AFL legend and artist Nicky Winmar and TikTok star Nathan Lyons, are making ends meat and cooking a feast for NAIDOC Week.
Season Eight, Episode 55: The Seafood Supper
Itâs Easy Entertaining this NAIDOC Week, and host Nornie Bero is joined by chef Mindy Woods and comedian Sean Choolburra to make a seafood supper.
Season 9
Adam Liaw renewed with another season of SBSâs largest commissioned food series, The Cook Up with Adam Liaw.
The Cook Up with Adam Liaw. will launch as a FAST channels on SBS On Demand in 2026
I do hope SBS produce and air more new episodes of The Cook Up in 2026. New episode should be on air at least on Monday to Thursday nights.
Season Final Episodes
Monday 22 September to Wednesday at 7.00pm
Season Eight, Episode 84: Strictly BBQ
With movie star Paul Mercurio in the kitchen, the cue is for strictly BBQ. His co-stars? Adam and chef Rosy Scatigna!Season Eight, Episode 85: Have A Go
Eco-entrepreneur Lottie Dalziel and Chef of the Year Jo Barrett join Adam to demonstrate how to have a go at their favourite food fundamentals.Season Eight, Episode 86: Gather Around
Itâs time to gather around, as urban gardener Connie Cao and chef Alastair McLeod join Adam to make food thatâs best for sharing.
Season 9
Monday, 16 February at 7.00pm (90 Parts) SBS Food
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Just like your favourite restaurant or the potluck dish that always disappears first, Season 9 of The Cook Up with Adam Liaw always delivers. Monday â Wednesday, The Cook Up serves up the perfect recipe for a great timeâcooking, entertainment, and great chat. Each night, Adam is joined by two exciting guests from the worlds of sport, entertainment, and food, as they share their favourite recipes, all tied to a fun, food theme. Whether youâre craving quick and easy weeknight meals or looking to impress with something more decadent, The Cook Up offers inspiration for every occasion.
Monday, 16 February at 7.00pm
Season Nine, Episode One: Family Reunion Dinner
Adam is hosting a family reunion dinner for Lunar New Year, and tonight, his family is none other than dumpling dynamo Brendan Pang and comedian Annie Louey.
Tuesday, 17 February at 7.00pm
Episode Two: Lucky Fish
Happy Lunar New Year! Are you feeling lucky? Because Adam, cook Khanh Ong and comedian Ting Lim are making lucky fish!
Wednesday, 18 February at 7.00pm
Episode Three: Bring A Plate
Tonight, Adam is celebrating Lunar New Year with chef Kay-Lene Tan and writer Benjamin Law, and heâs asked them to bring a plate!
According to a promo shown tonight, guests for this season include Giaan Rooney, Matt Preston and Maggie Beer.
Season 9
Season Nine, Episode Four: Crunchy Comfort
Monday, 23 February at 7.00pm
If your kitchen table needs some crunchy comfort, cooks and cookbook authors Nat Thaipun, Tom Forrest and Adam have got you covered.
Season Nine, Episode Five: A Plate in The Sun
Tuesday, 24 February at 7.00pm
Forget the forecast. The vibes are great as Adam, chef Oscar Solomon and host Brooke Blurton prepare a plate to enjoy in the sun.
Season Nine, Episode Six: No Money But Yummy
Wednesday, 25 February at 7.00pm
Adam and his guests, chefs Will Houia and Vincent Lim, are on a no money but yummy mission, as they aim to make low cost, big flavour meals.




