Royal Recipes

Series 1

Mixing social history and cookery, Michael Buerk meets with chefs and food historians to celebrate some of the food served to British monarchs from George IV to the present day.

Where to Watch Series 1

15 Episodes

Coronations
E1
CoronationsMichael and chef Paul Ainsworth celebrate food created for the most significant royal event, the coronation. Polly meets the daughter of the woman who devised dishes for the nation on the day the Queen was crowned.
Weddings
E2
WeddingsMichael Buerk is joined by chef Anna Haugh in the magnificent kitchen of one of Britain's grandest stately homes to celebrate food served at royal weddings.
Garden Parties and Picnics
E3
Garden Parties and PicnicsMichael Buerk is joined by chef Paul Ainsworth to celebrate al fresco dining, cooking food served at royal picnics and garden parties.
Birthdays
E4
BirthdaysMichael is joined by chef Anna Haugh at one of Britain's finest stately homes to prepare food cooked for royal birthdays, starting with the 80th birthday celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II.
India and Empire
E5
India and EmpireThe team celebrate royal food inspired by the days of India and Empire.Paul cooks up quail and potato curry, said to be a favourite of Queen Victoria. Annie visits Osborne House where Victoria hired her own Indian chefs.
Jubilee
E6
JubileeAnna Haugh cooks some unusual 19th-century ingredients used in a dish to celebrate Queen Victoria's golden jubilee. Historian Dr Polly Russell investigates how the town of Windsor persuaded the Queen to donate an ox to them.
Childhood
E7
ChildhoodMichael Buerk is joined by chef Paul Ainsworth in the kitchens of one of Britain's finest stately homes to celebrate food served to royal children.
Royal Haunts
E8
Royal HauntsMichael Buerk is joined by chef Anna Haugh in the historic kitchens of one of the UK's finest stately homes to cook food enjoyed at some of the royal family's favourite haunts - dishes they have enjoyed with family and friends, at picnics and in restaurants.
Diplomatic Relations
E9
Diplomatic RelationsMichael Buerk is joined by chef Paul Ainsworth in the kitchen wing of one of Britain's grandest stately homes. Together they showcase food served at the grandest royal state banquets, as well as dishes served at more informal meetings between the Queen and visiting world leaders.
Country Pursuits
E10
Country PursuitsMichael Buerk is joined by chef Anna Haugh at one of the country's finest stately homes. In the kitchen they are celebrating food served to the royal family when they are enjoying country pursuits.
The Commonwealth
E11
The CommonwealthMichael Buerk is joined by chefs Paul Ainsworth and Anna Haugh to showcase food inspired by the Commonwealth. Anna gets to experience cooking on-board the floating palace that is the Royal Yacht Britannia.
Day at the Races
E12
Day at the RacesMichael Buerk is joined by chef Anna Haugh at one of Britain's grandest stately homes, to showcase the food served up to the Royal family when they enjoy a day at the races.
Afternoon Tea
E13
Afternoon TeaMichael Buerk is joined by chef Paul Ainsworth to look at food created for the Queen's favourite meal, afternoon tea.
Royal Consorts
E14
Royal ConsortsMichael Buerk is joined by chef Anna Haugh to showcase food inspired by royal consorts past and present.
On the Move
E15
On the MoveMichael Buerk is joined by chefs Paul Ainsworth and Anna Haugh to showcase food inspired by the Royal family's tours overseas and home lives.