Food and drink documentaries

Whether you are interested in fine dining or entertaining friends at home, BBC Select has an inspiring menu of food shows to enjoy. Go on a culinary adventure around the world, get recipe inspiration for meals you can make at home or see the inside story of your favorite food and drink. With series featuring Nigella Lawson, Rick Stein and more, get ready for good food and good company with our delicious feast of shows.

Rick Stein's Spain

Rick Stein's Spain

Chef Rick Stein has visited Spain since he was a young boy and has fallen in love with the country’s cuisine. Thanks to a handful of dedicated Spanish chefs and a growing enthusiasm for its rugged flavors, the nation’s food has undergone a renaissance. Rick travels the length of the country in his trusty camper van, going off the beaten track to discover the authentic soul of Spanish cooking.

Rick Stein's Road to Mexico

Rick Stein's Road to Mexico

It was 1968, and having heard the Mamas and Papas’ California Dreaming, beloved British chef Rick Stein had a dream. He was filled with a desire to embark on his own road trip down the Pacific Coast Highway to the Mexican border and beyond. Nearly 50 years later, he’s back to retrace his steps, traveling from California to the Yucatan Peninsula enjoying delicious food along the way.

Britain's Favorite Foods: Are They Good for You?

Britain's Favorite Foods: Are They Good for You?

Last year Brits spent over $84 billion on food, including three billion liters of milk, 730 million kilos of bananas and 1.34 billion kilos of potatoes. But what do we actually know about these foods? And which ones help people feel and look better? Professor Alice Roberts travels across the UK to track down the latest scientific information, revealing the definitive guide to the foods Brits love.

Rick Stein's Secret France

Rick Stein's Secret France

Legendary chef Rick Stein travels across France, from Dieppe in the north of the country, winding his way down to Cassis in the south, on the lookout for exciting new food experiences. Along the way he develops new French recipes, samples delicious French cuisine, meets gastronomic experts and asks what we could learn from the French to enhance our culinary lives.

Secret World of Snacks

Secret world of snacks

They’re delicious, they’re irresistible. But they’re also riddled with scandal, intrigue, torment and betrayal. Beloved British comedian Jo Brand delves into the secret world of various British snacks in this highly entertaining fast-food documentary. The surprising history and hidden science behind ice cream, burgers, candy, sandwiches and breakfast cereal are all revealed.