Just like your favourite restaurant or the potluck dish that always disappears first, Season 9 of The Cook Up with Adam Liaw always delivers. Five 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 73 | Crowd Favourites
Airs 7:00pm Monday 3 August 2026 on SBS Food
It’s no misses, only hits, as Adam, pastry chef Gareth Whitton and food author Helen Goh make some crowd favourites.
Episode 74 | Cook Better, Eat Better
Airs 7:00pm Tuesday 4 August 2026 on SBS Food
Tonight, Adam, Supermarket Swap founder Nabula El Mourid and Saturday Night Pasta founder Elizabeth Hewson are here to help you cook better and eat better.
Episode 75 | Flashy Fish
Airs 7:00pm Wednesday 5 August 2026 on SBS Food
Two top tier chefs, Will Houia and Vincent Lim, join Adam in the kitchen to prepare some fantastically flashy fish dishes.
Episode 76 | Last Minute Chicken
Airs 7:00pm Monday 10 August 2026 on SBS Food
Need food fast? Culinary star Rosheen Kaul, movie star Ryan Corr and Adam save the day with their last-minute chicken dishes.
Episode 77 | Cooking the Books
Airs 7:00pm Tuesday 11 August 2026 on SBS Food
Chef Aaron Ward, Paralympian Shae Graham and Adam are cooking the books tonight – making cheap but delicious meals!
Episode 78 | Hit the Mark
Airs 7:00pm Wednesday 12 August 2026 on SBS Food
It’s nothing but winners as Adam and his guests, chef Julian Cincotta and comedian Danielle Walker make recipes that hit the mark.
Episode 79 | Let's Dough For It
Airs 7:00pm Monday 17 August 2026 on SBS Food
Adam has a message for chef Ashley-Maree Kent and presenter Mitch Churi tonight: let’s dough for it!
Episode 80 | Beautifully Buttery
Airs 7:00pm Tuesday 18 August 2026 on SBS Food
It’s a beautifully buttery night on The Cook Up, as Adam is joined by croissant connoisseur Kate Reid and acclaimed chef Giovanni Pilu.
Episode 81 | Simple Sides
Airs 7:00pm Wednesday 19 August 2026 on SBS Food
Two trailblazing guests, chef Analiese Gregory and hospitality head honcho Ibby Moubadder join Adam in the kitchen to celebrate the power of some simple sides.
SBS Food is a 24/7 foodie channel for all Australians, with a focus on simple, authentic and everyday food inspiration from cultures everywhere. NSW stream only. Read more about SBS Food
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