Season 3
13 episodes · 2013
1Taste of France
Chef Michael Van de Elzen and his trusty 1970 Bedford truck are back! This year, Michael takes on international classics that are kiwi faves. But will the public agree?
2Japanese Grill
Chef Michael Van de Elzen tackles the challenge of making Japanese food even healthier than its reputation, backed up with a quirky pop-up Yakitori bar at the Auckland Seafood Festival.
3Argentinean BBQ
Chef Michael Van de Elzen gets some barbecuing tips on a Waiheke Marae to recreate that smoky meaty flavour at the famous Rotorua A and P show.
4Little Italy
Michael Van de Elzen tries to recreate a romantic, pop-up, sit in Italian dining experience down a hidden Auckland alleyway.
5Spanish Tapas
Michael Van de Elzen teams up with the folks from Yealands Estate Wines to match their wines with his Spanish tapas at the Marlborough Food and Wine Festival.
6Return To China
Chef Michael Van de Elzen tries yet again to win over the Chinese with his vege packed Chinese takeaways at the Auckland Lantern Festival.
7Middle East Feast
Michael Van de Elzen decides to learn from the best Kebab makers in Wellington how to create delicious Middle Eastern inspired food, before trying to beat them at their own game.
8Polynesian Cuisine
Chef Michael Van de Elzen has a new challenge taking on Polynesian food which is already hugely popular with the masses at Manukau's famous Polyfest.
9German Order
Chef Michael Van de Elzen has to think outside of the box on how to create healthy German takeaways for the hungry crowds at the Auckland Beer Festival.
10Thai Temptations
Michael Van de Elzen creates a healthy Thai menu.
11Mexican Standoff
Chef Michael Van De Elzen emabarks on creating a delicious and healthy mexican feast.
12American Classics
Michael Van De Elzen takes on American classic dishes and tries to make them as healthy as they are delicious.
13Easy Vietnamesefinale
Chef Michael Van de Elzen attempts to make Vietnamese cuisine even healthier at the bustling Auckland Glenfield Night Markets.