Heston's Feasts facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Heston's Feasts |
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| Genre | Cooking show |
| Starring | Heston Blumenthal |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
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| Executive producer(s) | Patricia Llewellyn |
| Producer(s) | Patrick Furlong |
| Production location(s) | London, England |
| Cinematography | Danny Rohrer, Sarah Myland |
| Editor(s) | John McNamee |
| Camera setup | Multi camera |
| Running time | 42–48 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | Channel 4 |
| Original release | 3 March 2009 – 18 May 2010 |
Heston's Feasts is a cool TV cooking show. It stars the famous chef Heston Blumenthal. The show was made by Optomen for Channel 4. In the show, Heston plans and cooks amazing and unique meals. He makes these feasts to entertain special celebrity guests. The first series started on 3 March 2009. A second series with seven episodes began in April 2010.
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About Heston's Feasts
In each episode, Heston Blumenthal invites six famous guests. They enjoy a four-course meal. The dining room, the food, and how it's served all follow a theme. This theme is usually based on a period of history.
How Heston Creates Feasts
Heston starts by doing a lot of research. He looks into the history, science, and old stories about dishes from the past. He often tries out unusual ingredients. He also tests out old or new cooking methods. His goal is to recreate historical dishes in his own special way. Sometimes, an idea might not work out. He might decide not to serve a dish if it's too hard to make or doesn't taste good.
The Dining Experience
When the food is ready, Heston presents each course. He adds a lot of drama and fun to the presentation. This is to entertain his guests and sometimes even surprise them! The guests change for every episode. They have included funny comedians, important British families, and journalists.
Episodes of Heston's Feasts
The show had two main series and a special episode. Each episode focused on a different historical or imaginative theme.
Series One Episodes
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| 1 | "Heston's Victorian Feast" | 3 March 2009 | |
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This episode was inspired by the Victorian era. It also took ideas from Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Heston made dishes like a "Drink Me Potion" and an "Edible Insect Garden."
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| 2 | "Heston's Medieval Feast" | 10 March 2009 | |
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Heston created a meal based on the Middle Ages. Back then, chefs used clever tricks with food to entertain kings and queens. One dish was "Blackbirds Baked in a Pie."
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| 3 | "Heston's Tudor Feast" | 17 March 2009 | |
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For his Tudor period feast, Heston got ideas from the huge royal parties of Henry VIII. He made "Butterbeer" and a "Cockentrice."
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| 4 | "Heston's Roman Feast" | 24 March 2009 | |
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Heston made a feast like the big meals of the ancient Roman Empire. Dishes included "Calf's Brain Custard" and "The Trojan Hog."
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| 5 | "Heston's Christmas Feast" | 18 December 2009 | |
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Heston served his guests a special Christmas-themed banquet. He created dishes like "Dormouse Lollipop" and "King's Venison."
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Series Two Episodes
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| 1 | "Heston's Chocolate Factory Feast" | 6 April 2010 | |
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Heston was inspired by the 1960s and Willy Wonka from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Guests included Ben Shephard and Mica Paris. Dishes were "Lickable Wallpaper" and a "Chocolate Waterfall."
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| 2 | "Heston's Fairy Tale Feast" | 13 April 2010 | |
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This episode was based on children's fairytales like Cinderella and Hansel and Gretel. Guests included Jenni Falconer and Dan Snow. He made a "Cinderella Pumpkin" and a "Hansel and Gretel House."
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| 3 | "Heston's Titanic Feast" | 20 April 2010 | |
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The inspiration for this feast was the Edwardian era and the Titanic. Guests included Michael Buerk and Edwina Currie. Dishes included "Curry Ice Cream" and a "Titanic Flambée."
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| 4 | "Heston's Gothic Horror Feast" | 27 April 2010 | |
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This episode was inspired by 19th-century horror novels like Dracula and Frankenstein. Guests included Ulrika Jonsson and Nicholas Parsons. He created "Dracula's Blood Risotto" and "Doctor Frankenstein's Monster."
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| 5 | "Heston's 1970s Feast" | 4 May 2010 | |
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Heston took his guests back to the 1970s. Guests included Jo Whiley and Noddy Holder. Dishes were "Retro Ice Lollies" and a "School Dinner."
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| 6 | "Heston's 1980s Feast" | 11 May 2010 | |
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This feast was inspired by the gadgets and style of the 1980s. Guests included Jon Culshaw and Jamelia. He made "edible sushi money" and a "Weightless Dessert."
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| 7 | "Heston's Ultimate Feast" | 18 May 2010 | |
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In this episode, Heston chose his favorite dishes from the first series. He called it "the feast of all feasts." Dishes included "Meat Fruit" and "Cockentrice."
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Special Episode
| Episode # | Title | Original Air Date | |
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| N–A | "Heston's Fishy Feast" | 14 January 2011 | |
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Heston created a feast using unusual and eco-friendly seafood. His guests included Jonathan Ross and Ray Mears.
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