Taste of The Bahamas
UK Chef Ainsley Harriott Showcases Nassau & Paradise Island
Nassau & Paradise Island take centre stage on UK television with the debut of Ainsley’s Taste of The Bahamas, a new ten-part culinary series airing on ITV1. Hosted by beloved UK Chef Ainsley Harriott, the show captures the warmth, culture, and flavours of our islands as Ainsley meets the chefs, farmers, fishermen, and artisans who shape our vibrant food scene.
Filmed across Nassau & Paradise Island, the series highlights colourful markets, iconic eateries, historic sites, and treasured community traditions. As each episode airs, this page will be updated with the places Ainsley visits—offering a weekly look at the people and locations featured throughout his Bahamian journey.
Episode 1: Flavour Foundations—Bahamian Classics
In the season’s opening episode, join Chef Ainsley as he begins his Bahamian adventure at Gladstone Road Farmer’s Market, meets Chef Tevin Kemp at The Kitchen at Baha Mar, and stops by the beloved local favourite Bamboo Shack—a flavourful introduction to the people and places shaping Nassau’s culinary scene.