CEBU, Philippines - Acclaimed Australian chef Peter Kuruvita’s passion for culinary adventure propels him on a dynamic exploration of the island nations of Southeast Asia and the Pacific in TLC’s brand new series Island Feast with Peter Kuruvita. Premiering every Wednesday from June 26 at 9:30 p.m., Peter takes viewers along on his journey as he experiences these scenic and sometimes remote paradises guided by the locals who call them home. Encores every Saturday at 2:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. and Sunday at 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Weaving a passage across this diverse region spanning the Philippines, Indonesia, Vanuatu, and the Cook Islands, Peter takes in the vibrant cultures and breathtaking panoramas for the first time. He also savors the distinctive and freshly cooked local cuisine including Filipino adobo, Indonesian sambal, Vanuatu lap lap, and ika mata from the Cook Islands.
Peter’s expedition begins in the beautiful surrounds of the Philippines. Comprised of over 7,000 islands, the Philippines is home to a rich array of natural delights and unique cultural heritage. Ever adventurous, Peter travels its islands by means of the local outrigger boat, tricycle, and jeepney where he meets fishermen, chefs, and farmers along the way. With an emphasis on personal stories, each Filipino he encounters elaborates a little more on the secrets of local cuisine and traditions. Here, Peter is honored by an invitation to plant heirloom rice together with the locals in the ancient rice fields of Banaue, gets the opportunity to cook Filipino national dishes adobo and halo halo against striking backdrops, and discovers the mysteries of healing herbs on the voodoo island of Siquijor.