Every dish tells a story, and National Geographic is ready to serve up a feast of flavours, history, and heartfelt moments with its latest series, ‘No Taste Like Home’ with Antoni Porowski.
Premiering on 26 February at 20:30 on National Geographic (DStv 181, Starsat 220) across Africa, this six-part docuseries is a journey through the past, one delicious meal at a time.
Join culinary expert and Emmy® Award-winning Queer Eye star Antoni Porowski as he guides celebrity guests through a gastronomic exploration of their ancestral roots. With an all-star line-up that includes:
- Emmy-winning actress Awkwafina (A Real Bug’s Life, Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens)
- SAG-nominated actor Henry Golding (Crazy Rich Asians, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare)
- Emmy-nominated actor James Marsden (Paradise, Sonic the Hedgehog 3)
- Academy Award®-nominated actress Florence Pugh (We Live in Time, Dune: Part Two)
- Emmy-nominated actress Issa Rae (Insecure, American Fiction)
- Emmy-winning actor Justin Theroux (The Leftovers, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice)
Each episode uncovers the cultural and personal significance of time-honoured recipes, revealing the deep connections between food, identity, and history.
From the lively markets of Italy to the lush landscapes of Borneo, each celebrity embarks on an emotional voyage, rediscovering their heritage through traditional dishes. Porowski describes the experience as “a beautiful adventure to discover our past through the great connector that is food.”
Throughout the series, Antoni and his guests connect with locals, unearthing generations-old recipes and the rich histories behind them. Whether it’s uncovering the origins of Justin Theroux’s beloved family pasta dish in Italy or experiencing the bold flavors of Awkwafina’s Korean roots, each episode culminates in a shared meal that celebrates cultural richness.
Episodes to Savour
🍽 Florence Pugh’s English Odyssey – Antoni and Florence traverse Oxford, the Yorkshire coast, and London, discovering how her ancestors’ livelihoods shaped the family’s passion for food.
🍽 Awkwafina’s Korean Homecoming – Antoni curates a deeply personal journey for Awkwafina, helping her reconnect with her South Korean culinary heritage and uncovering family secrets along the way.
🍽 Justin Theroux’s Italian Quest – A road trip through Italy leads Justin to surprising revelations about his family’s pasta dish, complete with clam harvesting and chicken-chasing escapades.
🍽 James Marsden’s German Dish Up – Antoni and James set off from the Texas plains to Germany, tracing the roots of his family’s love for chicken fried steak and uncovering dramatic migration stories.
🍽 Issa Rae’s Senegalese Royal Roots – Exploring her father’s homeland, Issa delves into the rich history of powerful women in Senegal and discovers how her lineage shapes her identity.
🍽 Henry Golding’s Malaysian Adventure – Antoni and Henry journey to Borneo, uncovering the oral traditions and flavours of his mother’s Iban heritage through immersive culinary experiences.
As the cameras roll, these culinary journeys go beyond the plate, diving into the cultural, historical, and emotional threads that make up a person’s identity. Whether dining with royalty, off-roading through scenic landscapes, or learning from local chefs, No Taste Like Home is about more than just food, it’s about belonging.
Produced by Studio Ramsay Global, the show continues the legacy of exceptional food storytelling from Gordon Ramsay’s team, the creators behind Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted. Porowski joins Ramsay and Lisa Edwards as an executive producer, with Robin O’Sullivan as showrunner and Betsy Forhan, Charlie Parsons, Bengt Anderson, and Tom McDonald leading National Geographic’s production team.
Get ready for a delectable mix of adventure, culture, and personal discovery. No Taste Like Home with Antoni Porowski premieres on National Geographic (DStv 181, Starsat 220) on 26 February at 20:30.
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