Episode guide | The Cook Up with Adam Liaw Season 9 | Episodes 19 to 27

Each night, Adam is joined by two exciting guests from all walks of life — from chefs and actors to authors, sopranos and more — who share their recipes and stories from the kitchen and beyond.

Renowned pastry chefs Gareth Whitton (right) and Helen Goh (left) join Adam Liaw (middle) to share their greatest works of tart. Credit: Jiwon Kim

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Just like your favourite restaurant or the potluck dish that always disappears first, Season 9 of The Cook Up with Adam Liaw always delivers. 5 nights a week The Cook Up serves up the perfect recipe for a great time—cooking, entertainment, and great chat. Each night, Adam is joined by two exciting guests from the worlds of sport, entertainment, and food, as they share their favourite recipes, all tied to a fun, food theme. Whether you're craving quick and easy weeknight meals or looking to impress with something more decadent, The Cook Up offers inspiration for every occasion. With Adam at the helm, you'll discover culinary greatness, one laugh-filled episode at a time.

Episode 19 | Works of Tart

Airs 7:00pm Monday 30 March 2026 on SBS Food

Renowned pastry chefs Gareth Whitton and Helen Goh join Adam to share their greatest works of tart.

Episode 20 | Rice & Quick

Airs 7:00pm Tuesday 31 March 2026 on SBS Food

Set the timer, because Adam and his guests, chef Andy Wirya and soprano Nina Korbe are making food that’s rice and quick!

Episode 21 | Long Weekend Feast

Airs 7:00pm Wednesday 1 April 2026 on SBS Food

What’s better on a long weekend than sitting down to an epic feast? Join Adam, chef Oscar Solomon and host Brooke Blurton for an unmissable menu.

Credit: Jiwon Kim

Episode 22 | Wine Country

Airs 7:00pm Monday 6 April 2026 on SBS Food

Adam has the ultimate travel companions for a delicious trip to wine country: two of Australia’s best food and wine minds, Maggie Beer AO and Steve Flamsteed.

Episode 23 | Secret Sauces

Airs 7:00pm Tuesday 7 April 2026 on SBS Food

Tonight, award-winning author Rosheen Kaul, leading man Ryan Corr and Adam reveal their secret sauces.

Episode 24 | Basic But Brilliant

Airs 7:00pm Wednesday 8 April 2026 on SBS Food

Award-winning chef Saavni Krishnan, scene-stealing actor Michael Logo and Adam share their recipes for basic but brilliant dinners.

Credit: Jiwon Kim

Episode 25 | Kitchen Keepers

Airs 7:00pm Monday 13 April 2026 on SBS Food

Tonight, Adam and his guests, chef Natalie Murphy and comedian Daniel Connell, serve up their kitchen keepers.

Episode 26 | My Fastest Pasta

Airs 7:00pm Tuesday 14 April 2026 on SBS Food

Time flies by as Adam and his guests, chef Aaron Ward and wheelchair rugby legend Shae Graham make their fastest pastas.

Episode 27 | Wrapped, Rolled or Folded

Airs 7:00pm Wednesday 15 April 2026 on SBS Food

Literary sensation Alice Pung and culinary sensation Bee Satongun join Adam in The Cook Up kitchen to make food that’s wrapped, rolled or folded.

Credit: Jiwon Kim