Airdate: Jimmy Shu’s Taste of the Territory

SBS Food series Jimmy Shu’s Taste of the Territory, which is part funded by the Northern Territory government, begins later this month.

Chef Jimmy Shu will explore the sights, smells and stories of tropical Darwin’s diverse food scene in the 8 part series.

Jimmy Shu said: “The Top End and Darwin in particular, hold some of the best kept food secrets in Australia. I can’t wait to share some of these with SBS’s audience, and invite them inside the colourful, vibrant and flavourful city I call home.”

SBS Commissioning Editor for Food, Josh Martin, said: “We are thrilled to have partnered with Screen Territory to bring this gorgeous series to our audience. Taste of the Territory is cinematic in scale, and combines the raw natural beauty of the NT with the personal stories of the characters who make it such a special place. Jimmy brings his humour, warmth and incredible food knowledge to every frame.”

Northern Territory Minister for Tourism, Sport and Culture, Lauren Moss said: “Through Screen Territory, we are excited to partner with SBS Food to support this fantastic opportunity to showcase our multicultural and innovative food industry and outstanding local production talent with the rest of the country.

“We need to celebrate our talent and community strengths now more than ever. We’re hoping the delicious recipes will entice viewers to try them at home and the stunning backdrops will remind people just how beautiful the NT is – so when they can visit the Territory again, they will.

“The NT Government has invested $200,000 towards the partnership as we recognise the importance in sharing our stories with the world and the significant contribution our vibrant and growing screen sector makes to the local economy.”

Screen Territory Director, Jennie Hughes, said: “We’re delighted to join with SBS in sharing the vibrant and dynamic food scene of the Top End with the rest of Australia. Darwin has an incredible mix of cultures that call the NT home which can be experienced and explored through the breadth of its culinary diversity.”

The series was previously announced under another title, Delicious Darwin.

Part travelogue, part food odyssey, part cooking show, Jimmy Shu’s Taste of the Territory will showcase the kaleidoscope of culture and personal stories of local food producers and experts. Jimmy will lift the lid on the family recipes of Darwin’s home cooks, taste the street food and local produce of the famous Darwin markets and delve into the amazing flavours of Indigenous bush foods.

Over decades and across generations, a huge variety of migrants have made Darwin their home and contributed significantly to its unique culture and dining scene. Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Indian, Cambodian, Malay and Indonesian food are just some of the cuisines loved and eaten everyday by locals.

As Jimmy’s friends share their food and recipes, they will also share their own stories of resilience, what brought them to Darwin and the childhood memories and culture that inspires their most personal expression of who they are: their food.

Jimmy Shu’s Taste of the Territory is produced by Indigo Productions and 360 Degree Films. Principal production investment from SBS and Screen Territory.

8.30pm on Thursday 23 April, on SBS Food