Drive Thru Australia with Ben O’Donoghue

Updated: Wow, we’ve had an incredible response to the show – thank you!

It’s been an exciting few months for us supporting some of Australia’s highly rated cooking shows. And yes, we will be featured on another one set to hit your screens shortly!

Drive Thru Australia with Ben O’Donoghue will see the celebrity chef embark on an Aussie road trip in his pimped up 4WD (complete with a foldout barbecue kitchen), stopping at some of the country’s most amazing destinations to take in the sights, sounds and tastes of local gourmet offerings.

Along the way, expect Ben to whip up simple, tasty creations using unique local produce, and of course, a number of mouth-watering recipes cooked over Heat Beads^® BBQ Briquettes!

Below is a sneak peek on what you can expect…

Drive Thru Australia with Ben O’Donoghue airs this weekend (Melbourne – 5:30pm Saturday February 5, Sydney – 5:30pm Sunday February 6) on Channel Seven*. The first episode will see Ben visit the Sunshine Coast to source the freshest seafood for a Seafood Jamabalaya BBQ Recipe cooked on the BBQ!

*Channel Seven reserves the right to change the schedule without notice. Always check your local TV listings for current air times in your area.

**Images & video copyright Drive Thru Australia & Channel Seven. DRIVE THRU AUSTRALIA RECIPES can be found below. Happy BBQing!

Mooloolaba Seafood Jambalaya
Lamb Kofta

From the 2nd episode…
Homemade Crumpets
Whole Fish Thai Style

From the 3rd episode…
Buffalo Feta and Lamb Pizza
Thai BBQ Chicken

From the 4th episode…
Panzanella
Laksa

From the 5th episode…
Salmon with Warm Olive Sauce
Greenvale Farm Pork Chops

From the 6th episode…
White Chocolate Cheesecake
Poached Asparagus

From the 7th episode…
Rustic Bean Soup
Plum and Apple Crumble

From the 8th episode…
Caesar Salad with Smoked Duck Breast

From the 9th episode…
Trout in a Bag
Mexican Hot Dog

From the 10th episode…
Black Pepper Prawns
Turkey Satay