ITV announces brand new cooking show with legendary celeb host and a royal twist

ITV has announced a brand new cooking show with a unique royal twist hosted by a legendary celebrity chef.

The ten-part series will follow multi-award-winning chef and author Raymond Blanc as he takes viewers on a fascinating culinary tour visiting Britain’s Royal Kitchen gardens.

ITV have revealed that the show, titled Raymond Blanc’s Royal Kitchen Gardens, will hit screens this autumn.

The OBE-honoured French chef will take viewers on a journey as he travels the country uncovering the secrets of the nation’s most exquisite gardens.

As well as displaying his own creations, the 73-year-old will unveil the unique ingredients used by royalty and discover new ways to harvest, cook and eat them.

He will also shine a light on the people who maintain and nurture the classic Georgian vegetable garden. 

Raymond will take viewers on a behind-the-scenes tour of five of the nation’s most incredible kitchen gardens, including apple tunnel of Highgrove and the sea spray-scented gardens of the Castle of Mey.

When asked about his new show, Raymond Blanc said: “What a huge honour it was to be invited to visit five of the most magnificent walled gardens in the UK.

“To meet the wonderful gardeners who maintain them, learn about their extraordinary stories, and hear about their passion for sustainability. 

“I’ve had fun, too, discovering their history and the edible treasures that grow within these regal gardens, and much cooking, of course.

” I can’t wait to share my journey with the ITV Audience.”

The royals have long advocated for the kitchen garden, especially His Majesty King Charles III.

The king’s interest in sustainability, delicious outdoor larders, and gardening created breathtaking spaces on the grounds of the Royal households.

The creators of Raymond Blanc’s Royal Kitchen Gardens are Rock Oyster Media’s Charlotte Davis, David Nottage, and Hannah Wilson, with ITV’s entertainment commissioner Leanne Clarke.

Leanne Clarke said of the upcoming series: “Raymond Blanc’s Royal Kitchen Gardens is an extraordinary look into some of the most breathtaking kitchen gardens in the UK. 

“Having Raymond Blanc on board to show viewers around, meeting the people who work in these

“Kitchens and making his own dishes inspired by these unique locations is a match made in culinary heaven.”