Ainsley's Taste of the Bahamas

2026•23m

Reality

Chef Ainsley Harriott explores the vibrant flavours, local producers of foods like rum, coffee and chocolate, the markets and the unique dishes of the Bahamas as he is inspired to create delicious island-inspired recipes like prawn fritters and rum punch chicken wings for us to enjoy — each episode highlights a different aspect of Bahamian culture with Ainsley meeting local chefs, farmers, fishermen, artisans and cultural practitioners who help shape the destination's culinary identity.

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Production

Rock Oyster Media

Language

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

January 3, 2026

Last Aired

February 28, 2026

Networks

ITV1

Created By

Ainsley Harriott

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Flavour Foundations: Bahamian Classics

Air date: 2026-01-03

Ainsley Harriott focuses on Bahamian comfort food as he serves up prawn and coconut fritters with a pickled coconut slaw.

From Farm to Table

Air date: 2026-01-10

Ainsley Harriott explores the Bahamas' home-grown side as he picks ingredients straight from the trees at Chiccharney Farms and sizzles a whole snapper.

Sweet Island Life

Air date: 2026-01-17

Aisnley Harriott dives into honey, sugarcane, and the Bahamas' beloved guava duff as he creates coconut-lime creams with a crunchy Bahamian twist.

Morning Sunshine: Bahamian Breakfast

Air date: 2026-01-24

Ainsley Harriott starts the day Bahamian-style with coffee and a fish dish at a shack, then makes a plantain-and-sweet-potato rosti.

Flavour Fusions

Air date: 2026-01-31

Ainsley Harriott enjoys some Bahamian fusion food and drink before going completely bananas in the Bahamas with a super-sweet seaside bake.

Aged to Perfection

Air date: 2026-02-07

Ainsley Harriott tours a rum distillery and an island rum cake factory, a trip which offers inspiration for a Bahama Mama tiramisu.

Culinary Crossroads

Air date: 2026-02-14

Ainsley Harriott explores Greek-Bahamian flavours and a wine cellar with a 'million-dollar' wine rack before cooking up pork skewers in his kitchen.

Roots and Rhythm: Afro-Caribbean Soul

Air date: 2026-02-21

Ainsley Harriott explores the roots of Bahamian history while also making a hearty island veggie stew pot and a warm Johnny cake.

Flavours of Nassau

Air date: 2026-02-28

Ainsley Harriott cooks grouper Nassau-style, has a lesson in 'conch-servation', and heads into his beach kitchen to make rum punch chicken wings.

E10

Festival Foods

Air date: 2026-03-07

Ainsley Harriott celebrates the Bahamas' festival spirit, has a fritto misto masterclass with chef Scott Conant and serves up barbecue jerk-spiced chicken.