Indulge in all your favourite flavours with these seven best food series. Perfect for binging, these docuseries trail the lives of some of the world’s most influential cooks and important culinary tradition. Get off the beaten path with Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown or learn the fundamentals of good food with Samin Nosrat’s Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat. One way or another, you’ll definitely be entertained and hungry.
Best Food Series To Binge During Self-Isolation
1. Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown
Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown is the very best of travel, culture and food. The late and great world-famous chef travels the world in search of authentic local cuisine. Bourdain’s personality and his love for adventure is obvious on-screen making it entertaining for everyone and an easy pick.
Watch the trailer here.
2. Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat follows the life of fabulous quirky cook, Samin Nosrat. Samin pulls the curtain back on the four main elements of good food with recipes, presentation tips, and so much more.
Watch the trailer here.
3. Somebody Feed Phil
Philip Rosenthal is known as the creator of Everybody Loves Raymond and foodie behind Somebody Feed Phil. This comical, adventurous docuseries trails Phil around the world to food hubs like New Orleans, Tel Aviv and Mexico City. In these places, he expertly showcases to local foods, flavours and culture that make the dishes so great.
Watch the trailer here.
4. Street Food
As the title suggests, this Netflix docuseries is all about local street food. Follow along as the series displays some of the world’s best and most coveted street foods. After watching, you’ll have a whole new appreciation for local cuisine.
Watch the trailer here.
5. Ugly Delicious
You can’t miss the chance to ‘devour’ Chef David Chang’s show, Ugly Delicious. The acclaimed chef trots around the world discovering (and rediscovering) traditional foods while learning about cultures along the way. It’s funny, it’s sweet, and it will definitely get your mouth watering.
Watch the trailer here.
6. Man v. Food
Follow along with fellow food enthusiast Adam Richman (and later Casey Webb) as he explores foodie hubs around America. Man v. Food is mainly about strange eating competitions and challenges, which gives it a guilty pleasure reality tv feel. From 5 lb burger gorges to 180 slippery, salty oysters, he does it all.
Watch the trailer here.
7. Chef’s Table
Chef’s Table shows that food and its preparation is an experience and an art form. Each episodes profiles a different professional chef and their connection with the food they make. From Alex Atala’s unique combination of French, Italian and Brazilian influences to Grant Achatz’s imaginative and inspiring creations, you’re sure to be entertained.
Watch the trailer here.
Thank you Big 7 Travel for these uplifting ideas! We most certainly will enjoy some of your recipes and may even use them in the camp once we are back in Mana!