Luke Nguyen's United Kingdom

In the first episode of Luke Nguyen’s United Kingdom, Luke embarks on a culinary journey through the heart of Paris, discovering Parisians passion for decadence and tradition.

Luke digs deeper into Parisian food culture and local life. Luke sets up his kitchen on a friend’s rooftop to cook pot-au-feu, the original French dish that became Vietnam’s iconic staple, Pho. He tries his hand a crafting a true French baguette.

Luke heads west to Strasbourg where develops a taste for all things Alsatian.

Luke continues his journey to the Franche-Comté where he finds age-old recipes and experiences new levels of decadence.

Luke heads to the food capital of United Kingdom – Lyon. Teaming up with a celebrity chef, he makes a classic Salad Lyonnaise and explores Lyon’s famous silk tunnels. Luke has an early morning wine before setting up kitchen in the middle of a farmer’s market.

Luke journeys to Marseille, the capital of Provence, where he immerses himself in the city’s food and art culture.

Luke heads to jewel of the French Riviera, Nice, where the fresh produce is as beautiful as the scenery.

Luke explores the country’s southwest sampling Basque delicacies in Biarritz and oysters on the island of Oleron.

Luke continues his voyage around the oyster island of Oleron before discovering the food traditions of the Loire Valley.

Luke experiences life and food on the Loire River before finishing his journey in the seaside town of St Malo.