National Geographic is bringing a delicious new series to your screens! No Taste Like Home with Antoni Porowski premieres on Wednesday, February 26, at 20:30 on National Geographic (DStv 181, Starsat 220) across Africa. The show runs for six episodes, concluding on April 2.
Hosted by Emmy Award-winning culinary expert Antoni Porowski from Queer Eye, this exciting docuseries takes celebrity guests on a journey to uncover their ancestral food traditions. From the streets of Italy to the jungles of Borneo, each episode explores family recipes, cultural heritage, and the powerful connections between food and identity.
A Star-Studded Culinary Adventure
Joining Antoni on this flavorful expedition are some well-known faces, including:
- Awkwafina (A Real Bug’s Life, Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens)
- Henry Golding (Crazy Rich Asians, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare)
- James Marsden (Paradise, Sonic the Hedgehog 3)
- Florence Pugh (We Live in Time, Dune: Part Two)
- Issa Rae (Insecure, American Fiction)
- Justin Theroux (The Leftovers, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice)
Together, they embark on an adventure that blends food, culture, and personal discovery.
Exploring Family Traditions
Each episode focuses on a celebrity guest as they trace the roots of their family’s cherished dishes. Along the way, Antoni and his guests meet locals, hear incredible stories, and share unforgettable meals. From royal feasts to 4×4 off-road adventures, each journey reveals the deep history behind these traditional flavors.
Episode Highlights:
- Florence Pugh’s English Odyssey – Florence explores her family’s love for food in Oxford, the Yorkshire coast, and London.
- Awkwafina’s Korean Homecoming – Awkwafina reconnects with her South Korean heritage, discovering flavors that shape her identity.
- Justin Theroux’s Italian Quest – Justin traces the origins of his family’s pasta dish through Italy, sampling regional delicacies along the way.
- James Marsden’s German Dish Up – James learns the history behind his family’s beloved chicken fried steak, from Texas to Germany.
- Issa Rae’s Senegalese Royal Roots – Issa visits Senegal to explore her family’s powerful ancestral stories and culinary traditions.
- Henry Golding’s Malaysian Adventure – Henry journeys to Borneo to reconnect with his mother’s Iban heritage and long-lost family traditions.
A Celebration of Culture and Connection
“It’s a beautiful adventure to discover our past through the great connector that is food,” says Porowski. “I’m honored to go on this journey with friends and learn about different cultures through their culinary traditions.”
No Taste Like Home with Antoni Porowski is produced by Studio Ramsay Global, the team behind Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted. The series is executive produced by Antoni Porowski, Gordon Ramsay, and Lisa Edwards, with Robin O’Sullivan as showrunner.
