Rick Stein's Food Stories
Rick Stein celebrates British food, meeting the people and discovering the stories behind the country's beloved dishes - and from his home in Padstow, he cooks some of his own.
Cast: Rick Stein
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Series 1
15 episodes
1. CumbriaIn the Lake District, Rick shares mutton hot pot with sheep farmer and author James Rebanks. He meets an intrepid shrimp fisherman and is joined by his son Jack to cook his mum’s shepherd’s pieCC29minFeb 12, 2024
2. ArgyllIn Argyll, Rick meets a Michelin Green Star-winning chef who cooks local and foraged ingredients. He catches langoustine with a teacher-turned-fisherwoman and makes tattie scones.CC29minFeb 13, 2024
3. LincolnshireRick meets inventor James Dyson on his futuristic Lincolnshire farm, where robots help grow strawberries all year round. With some superb local sausages, he makes bangers and mash.CC29minFeb 14, 2024
4. Northern IrelandIn Northern Ireland, Rick has Filipino-style Sunday lunch, and meets a ‘no waste’ chef turning an unpopular fish into a stunning dish. At home, he cooks beef and Guinness pie.CC28minFeb 15, 2024
5. ManchesterRick immerses himself in north west England's food traditions at Britain’s best market, enjoys memories of Manchester’s music scene, and cooks an old favourite: liver, bacon and onions.CC28minFeb 16, 2024
6. WalesIn Wales, Rick meets the farmer dodging old WW2 bombs to raise salt marsh lamb, goes night fishing on the River Tywi, tries rhubarb pizza and demonstrates how to smoke sea trout.CC29minFeb 19, 2024
7. BristolRick eats the ultimate jerk chicken in Bristol and witnesses the healing power of food at a café staffed by victims of modern slavery. He makes a modern UK favourite, the burrito.CC29minFeb 20, 2024
8. SuffolkHalfway through his UK food tour, Rick visits a Suffolk bakery making artisan sourdough. He meets an old friend who sells fresh fish on the beach, and back at home, he has a go at making sushi!CC29minFeb 21, 2024
9. London - Part OneLondon epitomises our international UK food scene. Here Rick discovers how Chinese dim sum and Italian mozzarella are made, before tucking into a Full English with Stuart Maconie.CC29minFeb 22, 2024
10. London - Part TwoLondon-based brewer Jaega Wise tries to turn Rick into a craft beer fan by putting some in a sauce for John Dory. Later, Rick enjoys borscht at a Ukrainian restaurant and brings back chicken kyiv.CC29minFeb 23, 2024
11. KentOff the coast of Kent, Rick catches his favourite fish, Dover sole, then cooks it. He explores the history of fish and chips, harvests cherries and makes chocolate and cherry cupcakes.CC29minFeb 26, 2024
12. GlasgowRick discovers the story of Italian food in Glasgow, as well as the best chocolate he’s ever had, made by an ex-car engineer. He makes profiteroles and a Stein family favourite, osso buco.CC29minFeb 27, 2024
13. YorkshireIn Yorkshire, Rick discovers the history of the yorkshire pudding and how best to make it. He visits the UK's biggest tofu factory and cooks
delicious veggie dishes at home.CC29minFeb 28, 2024
14. MidlandsFood writer Gurdeep Loyal tours Rick around Leicester’s best Indian food, from a hidden gem food truck to Indian high tea. At home, Rick cooks
a British favourite, chicken tikka masala.CC29minFeb 29, 2024
15. West CountryIn the West Country, Rick meets an organic food pioneer, Britain's most famous female cheese maker, and the master of simple British food, chef Mark Hix. Then, he cooks his own vegetarian dishes.CC29minMar 1, 2024
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Rick Stein celebrates British food, meeting the people and discovering the stories behind the country's beloved dishes - and from his home in Padstow, he cooks some of his own.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Matt Bennett
- Created by
- Caroline Topliss, Matt Bennett
- Cast
- Rick Stein
- Studio
- Shine TV
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
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