Food and drink documentaries
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
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.
Rick Stein's Taste of Shanghai
Shanghai is one of the biggest cities in the world and is rapidly expanding. But has it hung on to its culinary roots? In this travel documentary, renowned chef Rick Stein visits the city to seek out the source of the Chinese dishes we all know and love so well. Prepare yourself for delicious red braised pork, the city’s cherished hairy crabs and mouth-watering, delicate dumplings.
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
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.