This colourful series mixes two great lifestyle passions – travel and food – with the affable Paul Mercurio as tour guide and cook.

Paul is well known to audiences around the world as the star of Strictly Ballroom. He’s also been a popular judge on both the Australian and New Zealand editions of Dancing with the Stars.

Viewers join Paul on a culinary adventure, discovering Australia’s fresh produce and regional cuisines in magnificent destinations.

Each episode sees Paul visiting regional Australia to meet a local chef. This chef acts as tour guide, introducing Paul to produce markets, farms, wineries and breweries.

After a day inspired by local seasonal food, they create dishes that capture the essence of the area.

First broadcast 23 February 2008.