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The second best thing to eating for most food lovers is watching people cook. High-stakes kitchen battles, heartwarming home cooking, or globe-trotting food adventures, there is nothing better than coming home after a stressful day and curling up on the sofa with a cooking show while you enjoy your meal.
The visual elements of delicious food being cooked, the artful presentation of flavours and the excitement of seeing your favourite chefs come out of their kitchens and make food right in front of you is undeniably enticing. So, grab a snack (because trust us, you’ll get hungry), and take a look through our list of the best cooking shows you can binge right now!
Culinary Class Wars
This show is like a cooking battle between a Michelin-starred chef and your college roommate (who loves experimenting with YouTube recipes at 2 AM).
Culinary Class Wars pits seasoned professionals against passionate amateurs, which means entertaining chaos is guaranteed. Who will rise to the occasion and who will crack under the pressure? Watch to know!
Where to watch: Netflix
Roots Of My Platter S3
Ancient cooking techniques come back to life to create modern marvels in the third season of the Roots Of My Platter. Get ready to dig deep and find yourself leaning closer to the past, learning old methods of cooking, and who knows, it might ignite that spark in you to delve a little more into India's vast cooking traditions.
This season dives even deeper into forgotten recipes, heirloom ingredients, and the emotional ties that bind generations to their kitchens. Are you ready to go down the rabbit hole? Stay tuned!
Where to watch: TLC
Cooked
In Cooked, host Michael Pollan unravels how fire, water, air, and earth transformed raw ingredients into the flavours we love. Food isn’t just about filling your stomach, it’s about fire-roasting, slow-simmering, air-leavening, and a little controlled fermentation magic.
Part history lesson, part science experiment, and 100% a feast for the senses, this show will make you appreciate your next meal on a whole new level.
Where to watch: Netflix
No Taste Like Home With Antoni Porowski
In this six-part, National Geographic docu-series, Antoni Porowski (known from Queer Eye) guides celebrities on global journeys to explore their ancestral culinary roots.
Each episode features a different celebrity – Florence Pugh, Awkwafina, Justin Theroux, James Marsden, Issa Rae, and Henry Golding, delving into their heritage through food. The show combines personal stories, cultural exploration, and traditional recipes, offering viewers an intimate look into the connections between identity and cuisine.
Where to watch: JioHotstar
Chef’s Table: Legends
A beautifully shot docuseries that goes beyond the plate, Chef’s Table: Legends dives into the lives and philosophies of some of the world’s most innovative chefs. Each episode explores their inspirations, challenges, and signature creations, offering a window into the person behind the apron.
With breathtaking visuals and heartfelt storytelling, it’s a must-watch for anyone who loves food, creativity, and the stories behind great meals.
Where to watch: Netflix
Masterchef Australia
Masterchef Australia is back on the screens with its 17th season and this time, the contestants have familiar faces. With Depinder Chhibber, Sarah Todd, Snezana Calic, and other past contestants making their way to the show, this season is sure to keep you hooked. Masterchef Australia Back to Win is set to premiere soon and viewers will be happy to hear that many of their favourite faces are going to be back on the screen.
Where to watch: To be released
Gordon Ramsay Uncharted
Gordon Ramsay steps out of his kitchen and goes off the grid, climbing mountains, diving into oceans, and eating things you wouldn’t dare to eat.
You will find him foraging in remote jungles and cooking with indigenous communities, pushing the boundaries of what it means to be a chef. This show is part travelogue, part survival show, and 100% a wild ride.
Where to watch: Prime Video
Nadiya Bakes
There’s a different way to satisfy your sweet tooth. We’re talking about watching Nadiya Hussain, the queen of feel-good baking, whip up easy to bake recipes while sharing stories as sweet as her pastries. Baking just got a whole lot cosier!
With her warm personality, new twists on classic treats, and a dash of humour, this show is perfect for a cosy, feel-good viewing.
Where to watch: Netflix
Grand Trunk Rasoi
Take a food trip down the legendary Grand Trunk Road that passes from Afghanistan, through India, and finally ends in Bangladesh with Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi in Season 1 and Chef Saransh Goila in Season 2. It is a journey to uncover the lesser known cuisine hidden throughout the stretch of the Grand Trunk Road.
The show uncovers centuries-old recipes, street food gems, and regional delicacies, proving that great food is often just a highway away.
Where to watch: ZEE5
Jinny's Kitchen
In this charming reality show, a team of celebrities like Kim Taehyung “V” (BTS fans, you are going to love this show), Park Seo Joon, Choi Woo-Shik and more, run a Korean street food joint with Seo Jin in places like Mexico and Iceland.
Expect sizzling Korean dishes, hilarious kitchen mishaps, and plenty of bickering over who’s doing the dishes.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
We’ve got your watchlist sorted with the best cooking shows available on OTT. Watch intense culinary battles to heartwarming food stories right from the comfort of your home. Just sit back, press play, and let the flavours take over!