rick stein has filmed a six-part docu-series set exclusively in New South Wales that premieres Thursday April 30 at 7: 30pm ET, the chef announced. The series follows his 5, 000-kilometre road trip across the state, spotlighting markets, coastal towns and First Nations food harvests. It was filmed over three months and produced by Southern Pictures with support from Screen NSW and Destination NSW.
Rick Stein: the road trip and what viewers will see
The first episode lands in Sydney, with scenes in a new fish market, Chinatown and the Flemington produce markets before heading north to the Central Coast and up to the Byron Bay region. Over the run of the six episodes, rick stein visits the Hawkesbury River, kayaks on Pambula Lake and harvests rock oysters, meeting communities and cooks along the way. Viewers are shown regions shaped by migration, including an area noted for strong Italian heritage.
Production details, partners and scope
Filmed exclusively around New South Wales, the series charts a 5, 000-kilometre route captured across three months. The production is credited to Southern Pictures and was supported by Screen NSW and Destination NSW. The run is described as a blend of market reporting, coastal foraging and cultural encounters, framed by the present-day character of Sydney and the state’s coastline.
Voices on the journey
“I first came to Australia at 19 years old, and what I found here changed me, ” said Rick Stein, British chef and TV presenter, reflecting on the origins of his long connection to the country. “It was the beginning of my love affair with the people, the places and the food. ” Stein also said that travelling around New South Wales for this series reminded him how much there is to discover, and that he hopes audiences enjoy the journey as much as he did.
Quick context and immediate relevance
rick stein already operates several Australian dining spots in Port Stephens, Mollymook and Coogee, and this series amplifies that long-standing engagement. The program’s focus on markets, First Nations harvests and regional migration histories places food at the centre of wider cultural and coastal stories.
What’s next — scheduling and what to watch for
The series premiere is scheduled for Thursday April 30 at 7: 30pm ET; broadcasters will announce episode scheduling and repeats in the coming days. Audiences should expect a mix of market trips, coastal foraging and community-led segments as the six episodes roll out. For viewers following rick stein’s return, the coming weeks will reveal which regions and people receive extended profiles and how the series threads contemporary food practice with local histories.
