Secrets Of The Fast Food Giants

Alexis is joined by Essex takeaway lovers Rob and Della for taste tests and DIY cooking experiments, which help him demonstrate the tricks and hints he learns on his travels. His first mission is to get inside the world of fried chicken.

Celebrity Masterchef winner Alexis Conran is joined on a fast food odyssey by Essex take-away lovers Rob and Della, who will be joining in taste tests and DIY cooking experiments.

Alexis tucks into Chinese food, fish and chips and one of the most popular sweet takeaways on the market, the doughnut.

Alexis Conran delves further into the beloved burger, with insights from the brains behind the successful chain Honest Burgers, as well as tips on getting the best from beef patties, as well as making the perfect cola.

Alexis investigates pizza, and when it comes to this Italian fast-food staple, it's all about the dough. Alexis is going to find out how the best in the business do it, with a little help from the experts at Franco Manca.

Alexis Conran tries to overcome his long-held indifference to the humble falafel. Also, the show's resident food scientist Dr Chris opens up the lab to see if they can crack the secret of the much-copied perfect Big Mac sauce.