
Discover celebrity-hosted cooking shows full of road trips, cultural exploration, and mouth-watering dishes.
In the ever-expanding world of cooking shows, there are a few that have us hooked like never before. These celebrity-hosted culinary adventures offer a delightful mix of entertainment, culture, and of course, delicious dishes. Here are some of our favourites:
GORDON, GINO, AND FRED: VIVA ESPANA! (2023)
Hosted by the charismatic and legendary chefs, Gordon Ramsay, Gino D'Acampo, and French maître d'hôtel, Fred Sirieix – Gordon, Gino and Fred: Viva Espana! will be sure to put a smile on your face. This show is a delightful blend of food, travel, and humour. This time around the three friends embark on epic road trips, exploring Spain's culinary treasures and local traditions.
What to expect: friendly rivalries, road trip shenanigans and mouth-watering Spanish food.
HOMEGROWN TASTES SOUTH AFRICA (2022)
Homegrown Tastes South Africa hosted by award-winning celebrity chef, Lorna Maseko, is all about celebrating the vibrant flavours and diversity of South African cuisine. Lorna's passion for food and her fun personality makes her the perfect guide as she takes viewers on a gastronomic journey through South Africa.
What to expect: Sharing meals with local celebrities, restaurant owners and many other familiar faces!
SELENA + CHEF (2020)
All within the comfort of her own kitchen, pop sensation Selena Gomez steps out of her comfort zone in Selena + Chef. With the help of renowned chefs through video calls and the occasional visit, Selena takes on various cooking challenges. Her endearing charm and a few flops here and there makes this show an engaging, funny and relatable to watch.
What to expect: Relatable cooking antics, cameos from Selena’s friends and family and dedication to getting the dish done!
COOKING WITH PARIS (2021)
Paris Hilton dives into the world of cooking, all with a sprinkle of glitz and glam! Watch on as she cooks alongside her celebrity friends such as Kim Kardashian and Demi Lovato to name a few – all with signature Paris flair.
What to expect: Loads of glitter, themed dining and Paris taking on grocery shopping in gorgeous gowns.
MY KITCHEN RULES SOUTH AFRICA (2017 - )
My Kitchen Rules South Africa is all about high-stake cooking challenges, visits to all corners of South Africa and even a dash of drama. The show is judged by talented musician and celeb cook, J'Something and foodie writer, David Higgs. In this show, passionate home cooks and food enthusiasts face off in a culinary showdown.
What to expect: J’Something singing here and there, relatable South African stories and being a tourist in your own country.
STANLEY TUCCI: SEARCHING FOR ITALY (2021 – 2022)
Stanley Tucci is known for his iconic roles in The Devil Wears Prada, The Lovely Bones and most recently, Inside Man. Now we see Tucci take viewers on a delightful journey across Italy in search of the country’s tastiest dishes and traditions. Using his passion for food, his Italian heritage and storytelling, Tucci uncovers the heart and soul of the cuisine.
What to expect: Beautiful views, Tucci’s soothing narrations and fresh Italian cuisine.
CELEB COOKING SHOWS THAT HAVE US GLUED TO OUR SCREENS
Reviewed by Amaarah
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November 22, 2023
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