All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 Spicy

    • January 28, 2023
    • ITV1

    In the first episode of this series, Ainsley explores how spices can work wonders with dishes including ras el hanout shakshuka and a spicy Mexican twist on a British classic.

  • S01E02 Fruity

    • January 28, 2023
    • ITV1

    Ainsley is back in his kitchen, and this time he is exploring fruity flavours - whether savoury or sweet - with chef April Jackson and actor and comedian John Thomson.

  • S01E03 Cheesy

    • February 11, 2023
    • ITV1

    Ainsley Harriott explores the huge range of flavours - both savoury and sweet - that come from cheese, and he's joined by chef Sam Holland and special guest Donna Preston.

  • S01E04 Sweet

    • February 18, 2023
    • ITV1

    Proving that sweet flavours aren't just for desserts, this episode sees Ainsley make a butternut squash tarte tatin and welcome actress Samia Longchambon into his kitchen.

  • S01E05 Fresh

    • February 25, 2023
    • ITV1

    Ainsley Harriott celebrates the freshest flavours with Aldo Zilli, who checks out the world of tomatoes and makes homemade fettuccine, and pop star and actor Martin Kemp.

  • S01E06 Herby

    • March 4, 2023
    • ITV1

    This time all the dishes focus on the power of herbs, with Ainsley cooking up a brilliant breakfast dish and being joined by Thuy Pham and actress and keen cook Lisa Snowdon.

  • S01E07 Floral

    • March 11, 2023
    • ITV1

    Ainsley gets creative with floral flavours this time - April Jackson has an expert rum tasting, and singer Ella Eyre joins Ainsley to cook a fragrant pork and mint rice bowl.

  • S01E08 Meaty

    • March 18, 2023
    • ITV1

    Ainsley makes the most of meaty flavours including a potato rosti, a meat masterclass with Sam Holland, and the secrets behind the favourite dish of Richard Madeley's family.

  • S01E09 Nutty

    • March 25, 2023
    • ITV1

    Ainsley Harriott celebrates the foods that give us nutty flavours, including Paul A Young learning about the complexities of coffee and gymnast Louis Smith's lemon linguine.

  • S01E10 Earthy

    • April 1, 2023
    • ITV1

    This time sees Ainsley Harriott enjoy earthy flavours, featuring Aldo Zilli's mushroom gnocchi and TV treasure Gloria Hunniford going back to her roots with a one-pot dish.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Middle Eastern

    • January 4, 2025
    • ITV1

    Ainsley explores the flavours of the Middle East as Lisa Snowdon pays a visit to Nilly's Turkish and Kate Lawler whips up a mega salad with a secret halloumi hack.

  • S02E02 North American

    • January 18, 2025
    • ITV1

    Ainsley dives into the tastes and flavours of North America as Ruby Bhogal learns the secrets to the best fried chicken and Sheree Murphy makes a chicken pot pie.

  • S02E03 The Med

    • January 25, 2025
    • ITV1

    Ainsley draws inspirations from the flavours of the Mediterranean as Shivi Ramoutar cooks Spanish-style rice and broadcaster Nicki Chapman cooks a delicious fish dish.

  • S02E04 North African

    • January 26, 2025
    • ITV1

    Ainsley is inspired by the bustling souks and spices of North Africa as Shivi Ramoutar makes a traditional Algerian dish and Rav Wilding cooks a delicious fish dish.

  • S02E05 West African

    • February 1, 2025
    • ITV1

    Ainsley journeys through the vibrant and diverse cuisine of West Africa as Ruby Bhogal goes to Brixton to find out about jollof rice and Ore Oduba makes beef suya.