Royal Recipes

Michael welcomes chef Paul Ainsworth to celebrate food created for the most important royal event: the coronation. Paul indulges in a recipe that has remained hidden in the royal archive for more than 100 years.

Michael welcomes chef Anna Haugh to celebrate food served at royal weddings. Anna is inspired by an Italian lamb dish served at the wedding of Queen Victoria's youngest daughter.

Michael welcomes chef Paul Ainsworth to celebrate al fresco dining, cooking food served at royal picnics and garden parties. Paul starts up the barbecue and cooks Gaelic steaks, which is said to be Prince Philip's signature barbecue dish.

Michael welcomes chef Anna Haugh to celebrate food cooked for royal birthdays, starting with Queen Elizabeth II who, for her 80th birthday, enjoyed venison with juniper at a family dinner at Kew Palace.

Chef Paul Ainsworth joins Michael Buerk to celebrate cuisine inspired by the days of India and Empire. Paul creates a quail and potato curry, said to be a favourite of Queen Victoria.

Michael Buerk is joined by chef Paul Ainsworth to celebrate food served to royal children. Paul cooks up cottage pie, said to be a favourite of Prince William's, and former royal chef Darren McGrady prepares banana flan.