A New Zealand Food Story
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Ben continues the final leg of his journey discovering the wonders of the far north of the country, and what better way than to finish with dessert? 23:21
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Back in his home city of Auckland, Ben fishes for flounder on the Manukau, learns more about goats and checks out a mushroom farm. 22:58 Expired
This week Ben is in Southland, where he visits the natural beauty of Granity Downs and tries to perfect the art of making cheese rolls. 22:44 Expired
Ben goes hunting with All Black legend Glenn Osborne who teaches Ben a thing or two about eels. 23:31 Expired
From avocado and truffles to macadamia and vanilla, the stunning Bay of Plenty is a growers' paradise. Join Ben as he learns the secrets to its delicious produce. 23:33 Expired
Ben travels up to French Pass in the Marlborough Sounds to go spearfishing for butterfish, then visits the Marlborough Farmers Market, meeting the Cranky Goat Cheesemaker. 23:07 Expired
Ben continues his South Island trip, visiting the Mackenzie Country, the Canterbury Plains and the Rakaia Gorge. 23:30 Expired
Ben's restaurant, Ahi, has now been open for over 18 months. Ben is keen to revisit some of the people who make up the Ahi menu, starting in Awarua.Season 1
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Ben continues his journey of discovery about what New Zealand cuisine is, but will his restaurant get opened in time? 21:46 Expired
Ben meets the CEO of Precinct Properties to see what the ramifications of covid-19 are to his restaurant. He then heads to Te Hēngā in Waitākere, west Auckland, to learn from the Hangi Master. 21:36 Expired
Back in Auckland there are more delays to the restaurant, so Ben hits Waiheke Island to taste the best oysters in town---before his world comes crashing down! 21:12 Expired
Ben heads to Taupo to find his restaurant's perfect beef supplier. Then it's on to the Hawkes Bay where he meets the recently crowned 'NZ's most outstanding food Producer of 2020!' 21:44 Expired
The Ahi restaurant pop-up allows Ben to test some of his menu. He then heads to Cambridge to select his tableware made of native timber. 22:08 Expired
The Ahi team receive bad budget news. They then work on their pop-up restaurant at Seresin Estate's Waterfall Bay, which will be the first test of some of Ben's menu ideas. 21:59 Expired
Ben visits Minaret Station to learn about high country lamb, and goes gravity fishing in Bluff to learn about Titi, the mutton bird. 21:33 Expired
Ben Bayly walks away from his chef career to start a restaurant that will showcase New Zealand food. While the restaurant takes shape, he travels to the South Island to learn about crayfish.