The Best Christmas Food Ever (2018)
Chef Paul Ainsworth and popular home cook Catherine Fulvio host Best Christmas Food Ever. Bringing culinary expertise and warmth the duo will also create a fun tone to the show. In each episode, Paul and Catherine will prepare seasonal dishes and their accompaniments worthy of the Christmas table. The first dish will range from show-stopping dishes to quick but tasty recipes for last minute festive entertaining. The second dish will be inspired by an ingredient which epitomises the 12 tastes of Christmas for the hosts. The final dish will be a recipe close to the heart of the celebrity guest who appears on each episode. The celebrity guest will also join in the general fun and Christmas joy of the show.
The Best Christmas Food Ever: Season 1 - 11 Episode s
1x1 - Martine McCutcheon
December 3, 2018
Paul Ainsworth and Catherine Fulvio are joined by actor and singer, Martine McCutcheon as they share their culinary secrets, perfect for creating delicious festive flavours throughout Christmas. Today it’s all about that wow factor as they rustle up mouth-watering dishes like the ultimate roasted rib of beef and an indulgent sticky toffee pudding.
1x2 - Christopher Biggins
December 4, 2018
Paul Ainsworth and Catherine Fulvio are joined by actor and panto star Christopher Biggins, as they share the culinary secrets, perfect for creating delicious festive flavours throughout Christmas. Today it’s all about a Boxing Day feast, as they rustle up mouth-watering dishes like bubble and squeak scotch eggs, plus a delicious baked ham with a spicy balsamic vinegar glaze.
1x3 - Jay Blades
December 5, 2018
Paul Ainsworth and Catherine Fulvio are joined by presenter and upcycler Jay Blades as they share their culinary secrets, perfect for creating delicious festive flavours throughout Christmas. Today it’s all about the quick-fix Christmas, as they rustle up mouth-watering dishes like pheasant breast with wild mushrooms and parmesan polenta, followed by a whole turbot in a champagne butter sauce.
1x4 - Dev Griffin
December 6, 2018
Paul Ainsworth and Catherine Fulvio are joined by Radio 1's Dev Griffin as they share their culinary secrets, perfect for creating delicious festive flavours throughout Christmas. Today it’s all about having an impromptu Christmas party, as they rustle up mouth-watering dishes including a roast garlic-infused baked camembert and a deliciously warming winter chicken casserole.
1x5 - Debbie McGee
December 7, 2018
Paul Ainsworth and Catherine Fulvio are joined by national treasure Debbie McGee as they share their culinary secrets, perfect for creating delicious festive flavours throughout Christmas. Today it’s all about making an effort, as they rustle up mouth-watering slow cooked duck plus a duo of soups and the fool proof tips for making the ultimate Christmas trimmings.
1x6 - Dominic Littlewood
December 10, 2018
Paul Ainsworth and Catherine Fulvio are joined by presenter Dominic Littlewood as they share their culinary secrets, perfect for creating delicious festive flavours throughout Christmas. Today it’s all about the perfect Christmas dinner, as they reveal how to cook turkey to its absolute best. They serve it with a colourful roast butternut squash and feta salad with date and cranberry relish.
1x7 - Angellica Bell
December 11, 2018
Paul Ainsworth and Catherine Fulvio are joined by presenter Angellica Bell, as they share their culinary secrets, perfect for creating delicious festive flavours throughout Christmas. Today it’s all about Christmas breakfast, as they rustle up mouth-watering dishes like tasty Christmas bircher muesli and waffles with black pudding and egg.
1x8 - Chris Bavin
December 12, 2018
Paul Ainsworth and Catherine Fulvio are joined by presenter and former grocer Chris Bavin as they share their culinary secrets, perfect for creating delicious festive flavours throughout Christmas. Today it’s all about ‘Christmas Lites’ - dishes with all the taste and indulgence of Christmas, but on the lighter side. Together they rustle up mouth-watering dishes like succulent stuffed roast turkey, where one slice is all you need or a fragrant warm Cornish mussel broth.
1x9 - Anita Harris
December 13, 2018
Paul Ainsworth and Catherine Fulvio are joined by actress and singer Anita Harris as they share their culinary secrets, perfect for creating delicious festive flavours throughout Christmas. Today it’s all about that one last fling, one last indulgence before the resolutions begin, as they rustle up mouth-watering dishes like Guinea fowl with carrot and parsnips and a delicious upside-down apple pie.
1x10 - Nina Wadia
December 14, 2018
Paul Ainsworth and Catherine Fulvio are joined by actor Nina Wadia as they share their culinary secrets, perfect for creating delicious festive flavours throughout Christmas. Today it’s all about dishes to snuggle down with, as they rustle up mouth-watering dishes like succulent pork ribs with orange and pomegranate salsa, followed by a delicious pavlova with Christmas pudding ice cream.
1x11 - Compilation
December 20, 2018
Paul Ainsworth and Catherine Fulvio are joined by special guests as they share their culinary secrets, perfect for creating delicious festive flavours throughout Christmas.