Ainsley's Big Cook Out(1999)

series - first aired/released 1999-06-29

Ainsley’s Big Cook Out is a six-part BBC cooking and travel series from 1999, hosted by renowned British chef and television personality Ainsley Harriott. The series blends outdoor cooking with travel, local cuisine and colourful encounters with people and communities across the Americas. From Newfoundland in Canada to the United States, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina, Ainsley explores the food and culinary traditions of each destination, preparing dishes inspired by the places he visits. With a focus on barbecues, grilling and relaxed al fresco cooking, the series captures the fun and informal spirit of cooking outdoors while showcasing the diverse flavours and cultures of the Americas.