Ainsley's Fantastic Flavours
Chef Ainsley Harriott stirs up a celebration of flavours that bring joy to our food. In each edition he is joined in the studio by a celebrity guest and also sends a fellow chef out on the road in search of the flavours that inspire them.
- 2023-2026
- 3 seasons
- Reality
Chef Ainsley Harriott stirs up a celebration of flavours that bring joy to our food. In each edition he is joined in the studio by a celebrity guest and also sends a fellow chef out on the road in search of the flavours that inspire them.
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2023
Episode 1
Spicy
47 mins
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.
Episode 2
Fruity
46 mins
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 He cooks pan-fried pork chop and apples with miso-cider sauce.
Episode 3
Cheesy
47 mins
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. He makes mini basque cheesecakes with orange compote.
Episode 4
Sweet
47 mins
Proving that sweet flavours aren't just for desserts, this edition sees Ainsley make a butternut squash tarte tatin and welcome actress Samia Longchambon into his kitchen.
Episode 5
Fresh
65 mins
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.
Episode 6
Herby
47 mins
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.
Episode 7
Floral
46 mins
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.
Episode 8
Meaty
46 mins
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.
Episode 9
Nutty
47 mins
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.
Episode 10
Earthy
46 mins
This time sees Ainsley Harriott enjoys earthy flavours, featuring Aldo Zilli's mushroom gnocchi and TV treasure Gloria Hunniford going back to her roots with a one-pot dish.