Delicious Darwin series for SBS Food

Chris Keely (General Manager SBS Food and Subscription Television), Naina Sen (Indigo Productions), The Hon Lauren Moss (Minister for Corporate and Information Services; Minister for Tourism and Culture)

SBS Food has announced a new food series, Delicious Darwin, to be hosted by Chinese-Sri Lankan and Northern Territorian chef Jimmy Shu.

The eight part series will explore Darwin’s diverse food offering, taking in the sights, smells, landscapes and stories of the Top End’s food spots and the people who live there.

It is funded as part of an initiative from the Northern Territory government, Screen Territory and SBS, produced by 360 Degree Films and Indigo Productions.

Chris Keely, General Manager SBS Food & Subscription Television said, “SBS Food allows all Australians to explore the world through cuisine and we’re really excited about partnering with Screen Territory on this initiative that brings together talent from across the Northern Territory to showcase the culinary delights of one of Australia’s most multicultural cities.

“The quality of the submissions we received was outstanding and prove that there are a lot of stories and lot of passion for food, but Delicious Darwin has something really special, bringing the multicultural food scene of Darwin to life. We can’t wait for the series to tantalise the tastebuds of our viewers later this year.”

Jennie Hughes, Director, Screen Territory said, “Chris Keely and I spoke about this great initiative at the beginning of my tenure at Screen Territory and I’m absolutely thrilled that it has now come to fruition. We are not only strengthening our relationship with SBS but also providing an opportunity for one of our talented production teams to showcase their work and to promote the diversity of cultures through food that are part of Darwin and the Top End’s multicultural community.”

It will air on SBS Food later this year.