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The Cook Up with Adam Liaw

2021 - 9 seasons 916 eps

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25 min

S9 · E1 Feb 16, 2026

Family Reunion Dinner Episode 1

Adam is hosting a family reunion dinner for Lunar New Year, and tonight, his family is none other than dumpling dynamo Brendan Pang and comedian Annie Louey.

25 min

S9 · E2 Feb 17, 2026

Lucky Fish Episode 2

Happy Lunar New Year! Are you feeling lucky? Because Adam, cook Khanh Ong and comedian Ting Lim are making lucky fish!

25 min

S9 · E3 Feb 18, 2026

Bring A Plate Episode 3

Tonight, Adam is celebrating Lunar New Year with chef Kay-Lene Tan and writer Benjamin Law, and he’s asked them to bring a plate!

25 min

S9 · E4 Feb 23, 2026

Crunchy Comfort Episode 4

If your kitchen table needs some crunchy comfort, cooks and cookbook authors Nat Thaipun, Tom Forrest and Adam have got you covered.

25 min

S9 · E5 Feb 24, 2026

A Plate In The Sun Episode 5

Forget the forecast. The vibes are great as Adam, chef Oscar Solomon and host Brooke Blurton prepare a plate to enjoy in the sun.

25 min

S9 · E6 Feb 25, 2026

No Money But Yummy Episode 6

Adam and his guests, chefs Will Houia and Vincent Lim are on a no money but yummy mission, as they aim to make low cost, big flavour meals.

25 min

S9 · E7 Mar 2, 2026

Have Fun With It Episode 7

With guests like comedian Jimmy Rees and ultimate foodie Matt Preston, there's no choice but to have fun with every recipe tonight.

25 min

S9 · E8 Mar 3, 2026

Food For Friends Episode 8

Grab your friendship bracelets, because tonight, Adam, cookbook author Steph De Sousa and Sean Skeels and Marley Whatarau are making food for friends.

25 min

S9 · E9 Mar 4, 2026

Eggspress Yourself Episode 9

Stand out chef Bee Satongun and stand-up comedian Bron Lewis are in the kitchen. Adam's request? That they eggspress themselves.

25 min

S9 · E10 Mar 9, 2026

Pasta, Present, Future Episode 10

Adam and his guests, Saturday Night Pasta's Elizabeth Hewson and Supermarket Swap's Nabula El Mourid, think very deeply about their pasta, present and future.

25 min

S9 · E11 Mar 10, 2026

Boost Of Flavour Episode 11

How can you get a boost of flavour at dinner time? Chef Analiese Gregory, ESCA Group's Ibby Moubadder and Adam have the answers.

25 min

S9 · E12 Mar 11, 2026

Street Smarts Episode 12

Tonight, international chef Matthew Crabbe and globe-trotting cookbook author Brendan Pang share their street food smarts with Adam.

25 min

S9 · E13 Mar 16, 2026

Al Dente Episode 13

Adam and his guests, chef Giovanni Pilu and Lune Croissanterie's Kate Reid, share the secrets of perfectly al dente food.

25 min

S9 · E14 Mar 17, 2026

Having Friends Over Episode 14

What do Adam, football star Laurie-Ann Moise and award-winning food writer Lara Lee make when having friends over? Find out tonight!

25 min

S9 · E15 Mar 18, 2026

Eid Traditions Episode 15

Creator of The Lebanese Plate, Lina Jebeile, and chef and co-owner of OGNI restaurant, Rashedul Hasan join Adam to share some Eid traditions.

25 min

S9 · E16 Mar 23, 2026

Nuts For Nuts Episode 16

If you're nuts for nuts, you'll love the recipes Adam and his guests, fine dining chef Alan Stuart and champion swimmer turned Macadamia farmer Giaan Rooney go nuts for tonight.

25 min

S9 · E17 Mar 24, 2026

Crispy Bites Episode 17

Adam has assembled the cracking combo of host-chef Khanh Ong plus, comedian-actor Ting Lim to make the cracking combo of crispy bites.

25 min

S9 · E18 Mar 25, 2026

Fire & Spice Episode 18

Outback chef Tom Forrest and MasterChef winner Nat Thaipun join Adam in the kitchen to play with all things fire and spice.

25 min

S9 · E19 Mar 30, 2026

Works Of Tart Episode 19

Renowned pastry chefs Gareth Whitton and Helen Goh join Adam to share their greatest works of tart.

25 min

S9 · E20 Mar 31, 2026

Rice & Quick Episode 20

Set the timer, because Adam and his guests, chef Andy Wirya and soprano Nina Korbe are making food that's rice and quick!

25 min

S9 · E21 Apr 1, 2026

Long Weekend Feast Episode 21

What's better on a long weekend than sitting down to an epic feast? Join Adam, chef Oscar Solomon and host Brooke Blurton for an unmissable menu.

25 min

S9 · E22 Apr 6, 2026

Wine Country Episode 22

Adam has the ultimate travel companions for a delicious trip to wine country- two of Australia's best food and wine minds, Maggie Beer AO and Steve Flamsteed.

25 min

S9 · E23 Apr 7, 2026

Secret Sauces Episode 23

Tonight, award-winning author Rosheen Kaul, leading man Ryan Corr and Adam reveal their secret sauces.

25 min

S9 · E24 Apr 8, 2026

Basic But Brilliant Episode 24

Award-winning chef Saavni Krishnan, scene-stealing actor Michael Logo and Adam share their recipes for basic but brilliant dinners.

25 min

S9 · E25 Apr 13, 2026

Kitchen Keepers Episode 25

Tonight, Adam and his guests, chef Natalie Murphy and comedian Daniel Connell, serve up their kitchen keepers.

25 min

S9 · E26 Apr 14, 2026

My Fastest Pasta Episode 26

Time flies by as Adam and his guests, chef Aaron Ward and wheelchair rugby legend Shae Graham make their fastest pastas.

25 min

S9 · E27 Apr 15, 2026

Wrapped, Rolled Or Folded Episode 27

Literary sensation Alice Pung and culinary sensation Bee Satongun join Adam in The Cook Up kitchen to make food that's wrapped, rolled or folded.

25 min

S9 · E28 Apr 20, 2026

Sandwich Secrets Episode 28

Tonight, Adam and his guests, social media stars Katie Lolas and Jasmin Weston are lifting the bread on some incredibly delicious sandwich secrets.

25 min

S9 · E29 Apr 21, 2026

Timeless & Tasty Episode 29

Tonight, comedian Elouise Eftos and acclaimed chef Ollie Hansford share their timeless and tasty recipes with Adam.

25 min

S9 · E30 Apr 22, 2026

Meat & Three Veg Episode 30

Find out what Adam, chef turned butcher Darren O'Rourke and accountant turned burger king Ali 'Chebbo' Chebbani do with the classic meat and three veg combo.

25 min

S9 · E31 Apr 27, 2026

Effortless Eating Episode 31

Sit back and relax, because Adam, rap superstar BARKAA and leading chef Paul Farag have three recipes designed for effortless eating.

25 min

S9 · E32 Apr 28, 2026

Something With Steak Episode 32

Tonight, Adam, Ramona Trattoria's Ashley-Maree Kent and The Mitch Churi Chat Show's Mitch Churi serve up something with steak.

25 min

S9 · E33 Apr 29, 2026

Fast, Fresh Indian Episode 33

Two of Australia's finest Indian cuisine experts, Justin Narayan and Bhavna Shivalkar, join Adam for a night of fast, fresh Indian food.

25 min

S9 · E34 May 4, 2026

Crispy Business Episode 34

This one's for the crisp takers. Adam, hatted chef Will Houia and the Wolf of Wok Street Vincent Lim are all about their crispy business.

25 min

S9 · E35 May 5, 2026

Sweet Citrus Episode 35

Adam and his guests, chef Kay-Lete Tan and writer Benjamin Law work wonders with sweet citrus.

25 min

S9 · E36 May 6, 2026

Dinner Saves Episode 36

Matildas legends Elise Kellond-Knight and Lydia Williams join Adam to make some dinner saves that are destined for the highlights reel.

25 min

S9 · E37 May 11, 2026

Quicky Biccies Episode 37

Pop the kettle on! Adam and two brilliant bakers, pastry chef Gareth Whitton and bestselling author Helen Goh are making some quicky biccies tonight

25 min

S9 · E38 May 12, 2026

Winner Winner Veggie Dinner Episode 38

Tonight's recipes from Adam, chef Jen Kwok Lee and comedian He Huang will have you shouting, 'winner winner veggie dinner!'.

25 min

S9 · E39 May 13, 2026

20-minute Dinner Episode 39

Tonight, Adam has put 20 minutes on the clock and asked chef Lillian Kaskoutas and comedian Nick White to make some speedy but sensational dinners.

25 min

S9 · E40 May 18, 2026

In Your Element Episode 40

When Adam asks the most awarded chef in Australian history, Peter Gilmore, and acclaimed author Elizabeth Hewson to cook food in their element, it's a night to remember.

25 min

S9 · E41 May 19, 2026

Seriously Delicious Episode 41

It's a seriously delicious night in The Cook Up kitchen as Adam is joined by chef-at-large Rosheen Kaul and actor Ryan Corr.

25 min

S9 · E42 May 20, 2026

Simply Sophisticated Episode 42

It's all class and no fuss as Adam and his guests, chef Matthew Crabbe and cook Brendan Pang make food that's simply sophisticated.

25 min

S9 · E43 May 25, 2026

Spectacular Spuds Episode 43

Forget perfect potatoes! Tonight, Adam, comedian Jimmy Rees and food critic Matt Preston are primed to prepare some spectacular spuds.

25 min

S9 · E44 May 26, 2026

Taste Of Origin Episode 44

It's mate versus mate, state versus state as Adam and chefs Nick Holloway and Analiese Gregory give their taste of origin recipes 110%!

25 min

S9 · E45 May 27, 2026

Unexpectedly Tasty Episode 45

Expect the unexpectedly tasty when Adam is joined by world-class chef Aaron Ward and world champion athlete Shae Graham.

25 min

S9 · E46 Jun 1, 2026

Surprise Me Episode 46

Tonight, expect a surprising and delightful menu, because Adam has asked culinary young guns Nat Thaipun and Tom Forrest to surprise him.

25 min

S9 · E47 Jun 2, 2026

By Popular Demand Episode 47

It's a night of popularly demanded recipes, with comedian Bron Lewis and chef and restaurateur Bee Satongun.

25 min

S9 · E48 Jun 3, 2026

Modern Indian Episode 48

Indian cuisine innovators Justin Narayan and Bhavna Shivalkar are with Adam to make some magnificent modern Indian meals.

25 min

S9 · E49 Jun 8, 2026

Best With Bourguignon Episode 49

Food icon Maggie Beer AO returns to The Cook Up Kitchen with her friend, chef and winemaker Steve Flamsteed, to answer the ultimate question: what goes best with bourguignon?

25 min

S9 · E50 Jun 9, 2026

Easy Wins Episode 50

If you need some easy wins in the kitchen, chef Lillian Kaskoutas, comedian Nick White and Adam have got you covered.

25 min

S9 · E51 Jun 10, 2026

Fast, Fresh & Foolproof Episode 51

Adam welcomes recipe developer Lina Jebeile and chef Rashedul Hasan into the kitchen to make some fantastically fast, fresh and foolproof food.

25 min

S9 · E52 Jun 15, 2026

Dinner Lessons Episode 52

It's Refugee Week on The Cook Up, and Adam, refugee advocate Monika Kollaras and award-winning author Alice Pung are here to share some dinner lessons.

25 min

S9 · E53 Jun 16, 2026

Always On My Table Episode 53

It's Refugee Week on The Cook Up. Fashion designer Anjilla Seddeqi and Refugee Council Ambassador Lizzy Kuoth join Adam to share the food that is always on their tables.

25 min

S9 · E54 Jun 17, 2026

Superb Herbs Episode 54

It's all about superb herbs as Refugee Ambassador Yaser Naseri and Special Representative to Australia for UNHCR, Dr. Carina Hoang, join Adam to celebrate Refugee Week.

25 min

S9 · E55 Jun 22, 2026

Football Feast Episode 55

Two of Australia's finest football minds, Claudio Fabiano and David Basheer, join Adam for an epic football feast.

25 min

S9 · E56 Jun 23, 2026

Dinner Highs Episode 56

It's a night of dinner highs as soprano Nina Korbe and chef Andy Wirya join Adam in the kitchen.

25 min

S9 · E57 Jun 24, 2026

Easy Comfort Food Episode 57

It's a night of easy comfort food with Adam, award-winning chef Ollie Hansford and multi-talented entertainer Elouise Eftos.

25 min

S9 · E58 Jun 29, 2026

'tis The Seasoning Episode 58

Tonight, Sydney FC's Laurie-Ann MoÃ¯se, Beyond Bali's Lara Lee and Adam share some sensationally seasoned recipes.

25 min

S9 · E59 Jun 30, 2026

Rich Traditions Episode 59

Adam, chef Julian Cincotta and comedian Danielle Walker pay homage to the past as they make recipes that have rich traditions.

25 min

S9 · E60 Jul 1, 2026

Softly Spiced Episode 60

Like a hug on a plate, Adam and his guests, chefs Analiese Gregory and Nick Holloway, are making dishes that are softly spiced.

25 min

S9 · E61 Jul 6, 2026

Fishing Around Episode 61

Host Nornie Bero is celebrating NAIDOC Week with a feast, and she's gathered proud Malyangapa Barkindji woman BARKAA and proud Kamilaroi man Matty Mills for a spot of fishing around!

25 min

S9 · E62 Jul 7, 2026

Auntie's Cooking Episode 62

On the menu for NAIDOC Week: Auntie's cooking, courtesy of host Nornie Bero and her guests, award-winning Yolgnu rapper Baker Boy and proud Gamilaroi woman and journalist Brooke Boney.

25 min

S9 · E63 Jul 8, 2026

Mob Feasts Episode 63

Tonight, proud Arrernte actor Sherry-Lee Watson, Nagarrindjeri comedian Kevin Kropinyeri and NAIDOC Week host Nornie Bero are making a masterful mob feast.

25 min

S9 · E64 Jul 13, 2026

World Cup Dinners Episode 64

Adam asks football presenters David Basheer and Claudio Fabiano for their World Cup dinners, and they certainly deliver!

25 min

S9 · E65 Jul 14, 2026

Dinner With A Kick Episode 65

Grab your boots, because Australian football favourites Lydia Williams and Elise Kellond-Knight are in the kitchen with Adam making dinner with a kick!

25 min

S9 · E66 Jul 15, 2026

Hot & Crispy Episode 66

The Queen of Meal Prep Katie Lolas and the Queen of Everyday Eats Jasmin Weston join Adam to celebrate two of the best food adjectives: hot and crispy.

25 min

S9 · E67 Jul 20, 2026

Laughably Easy Dinners Episode 67

It's laughs galore as Adam, comedian Ting Lim and cook Khanh Ong share their laughably easy dinner recipes.

25 min

S9 · E68 Jul 21, 2026

Short Cup Soup Episode 68

If you want soup and you want it now, don't miss these short cut soup recipes from Adam, bestselling cookbook author Brendan Pang and award-winning comedian Annie Louey.

25 min

S9 · E69 Jul 22, 2026

Fish And Rice Episode 69

It's a satisfyingly simple combination tonight, as Adam and his guests, recipe developer Lina Jebeile and chef Rashedul Hasan cook with fish and rice.

25 min

S9 · E70 Jul 27, 2026

Meatlovers Episode 70

It's a night for meatlovers, by three of Australia's biggest meatlovers butcher Darren O'Rourke, Ali Chebbani of Chebbo's burgers and Adam.

25 min

S9 · E71 Jul 28, 2026

Soul In A Bowl Episode 71

The vibes are nourishing in The Cook Up kitchen as Adam and his guests, Young Chef of the Year Jen Kwok Lee and comedian He Huang serve up some soul in a bowl.

25 min

S9 · E72 Jul 29, 2026

The Rice Is Right! Episode 72

Come on down! Tonight, the rice is right, with Young Chef of the Year Saavni Krishnan and actor Michael Logo.

25 min

S9 · E73 Aug 3, 2026

Crowd Favourites Episode 73

It's no misses, only hits, as Adam, pastry chef Gareth Whitton and food author Helen Goh make some crowd favourites.

25 min

S9 · E74 Aug 4, 2026

Cook Better, Eat Better Episode 74

Tonight, Adam, Supermarket Swap founder Nabula El Mourid and Saturday Night Pasta founder Elizabeth Hewson are here to help you cook better and eat better.

25 min

S9 · E75 Aug 5, 2026

Flashy Fish Episode 75

Two top tier chefs, Will Houia and Vincent Lim, join Adam in the kitchen to prepare some fantastically flashy fish dishes.

25 min

S9 · E76 Aug 10, 2026

Last Minute Chicken Episode 76

Need food fast? Culinary star Rosheen Kaul, movie star Ryan Corr and Adam save the day with their last-minute chicken dishes.

25 min

S9 · E77 Aug 11, 2026

Cooking The Books Episode 77

Chef Aaron Ward, Paralympian Shae Graham and Adam are cooking the books tonight-making cheap but delicious meals!

25 min

S9 · E78 Aug 12, 2026

Hit The Mark Episode 78

It's nothing but winners as Adam and his guests, chef Julian Cincotta and comedian Danielle Walker make recipes that hit the mark.

25 min

S9 · E79 Aug 17, 2026

Let's Dough For It Episode 79

Adam has a message for chef Ashley-Maree Kent and presenter Mitch Churi tonight: let's dough for it!

25 min

S9 · E80 Aug 18, 2026

Beautifully Buttery Episode 80

It's a beautifully buttery night on The Cook Up, as Adam is joined by croissant connoisseur Kate Reid and acclaimed chef Giovanni Pilu.

25 min

S9 · E81 Aug 19, 2026

Simple Sides Episode 81

Two trailblazing guests, chef Analiese Gregory and hospitality head honcho Ibby Moubadder join Adam in the kitchen to celebrate the power of some simple sides.

25 min

S9 · E82 Aug 24, 2026

Showtime Episode 82

Tonight, the spotlight is on acclaimed rapper BARKAA, Good Food Guide Chef of the Year Paul Farag and Adam as they make recipes that scream showtime!

25 min

S9 · E83 Aug 25, 2026

The Chook Up Episode 83

Glass Brasserie Head Chef Natalie Murphy and comedian Daniel Connell join Adam for a very special night on The Cook Up: The Chook Up!

25 min

S9 · E84 Aug 26, 2026

Good Gravy Episode 84

Fun to shout, even more fun to eat-it's an evening of good gravy in The Cook Up kitchen, with Adam, cookbook author Justin Narayan and food writer Bhavna Shivalkar.

25 min

S9 · E85 Aug 31, 2026

Here Comes The Bun Episode 85

Here comes the bun, and Adam, journalist Brooke Boney and hip-hop star Baker Boy are in charge of the menu.

25 min

S9 · E86 Sep 1, 2026

Vibrant Veg Episode 86

Two-time Olympian and farmer Giaan Rooney and Michelin-star chef Alan Stuart join Adam in The Cook Up kitchen to make some very vibrant veg dishes.

25 min

S9 · E87 Sep 2, 2026

One Pan Spicy Prawns Episode 87

Time to update The Cook Up's One Pan Wikipedia entry, because tonight, Adam, Young Chef of the Year Jen Kwok Lee and comedian He Huang are making one pan spicy prawns!

25 min

S9 · E88 Sep 7, 2026

Food Crush Episode 88

It's a revealing night in The Cook Up Kitchen, as Adam and his guests, chef Oscar Solomon and host Brooke Blurton, reveal their food crushes.

25 min

S9 · E89 Sep 8, 2026

Tribute Sandwich Episode 89

Forget tribute bands: Adam, Myra Karakelle from MLK Deli and Ali Chebbani from Chebbo’s Burhers are here to make tribute sandwiches.

25 min

S9 · E90 Sep 9, 2026

Quick & Crunchy Salads Episode 90

You can make friends with salad, especially when the salads are as quick and crunchy as tonight’s recipes from Adam and his guests, chef Lillian Kaskoutas and comedian Nick White.

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The popular cook, author and TV presenter is joined each night by two food loving friends for a half hour of good fun and conversation as they cook up a variety of dishes centred around a nightly theme. Whether it’s an ingredient, a style of cuisine or cultural inspiration, Adam whips up his dish first before his guests follow suit with easy to follow recipes and tips for viewers to follow at home in time for dinner. There will be celebrities, culture, food, and lots of laughs in a series that will provide everyday inspiration for foodies and non-foodies alike.

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Total runtime 381h 40m · Episode length 25 min · Type Reality

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Premiered

April 19, 2021

Latest episode

September 9, 2026

Status

Returning series

Network

SBS Food

Country

Australia

Type

Reality

Episode length

25 min

Total runtime

381h 40m

Original language

English

Production

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SBS

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Languages

Spoken on screen

English

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