Around the world with The World Cook

A bunch of TUI BLUE hotels and ROBINSON clubs feature in this cookery show with Fred Sirieix and Emma Willis.

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We provide the backdrop for The World Cook, a competitive cooking show which sees international chefs going up against each other in a range of TUI BLUE hotels, ROBINSON clubs and destinations – from Iceland to Thailand. Got your eyes on somewhere you want to visit? No problem – here are all the places and hotels that played host to the chefs in series one and two. If you haven’t seen it yet, what’re you waiting for? Every episode is available now on Prime Video.

Destinations

Each week the contestants competed in a different destination. Here are all the places you might have spotted in series one and two…

Series two

Turkey. . Eight contestants faced a cook-off in the UK in episode one. Then, the four quarterfinalists took off to Turkey for round two. Their destination was Dalaman – famous for the Blue Lagoon, where the Aegean and Mediterranean seas meet.

Turkey

Eight contestants faced a cook-off in the UK in episode one. Then, the four quarterfinalists took off to Turkey for round two. Their destination was Dalaman – famous for the Blue Lagoon, where the Aegean and Mediterranean seas meet.

Iceland. . It was time to meet the next set of contestants in episode two. Following their cook-off in the UK, the four quarterfinalists headed to Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik.

Iceland

It was time to meet the next set of contestants in episode two. Following their cook-off in the UK, the four quarterfinalists headed to Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik.

Croatia. . Croatia was calling in the third episode, as three of the semi-finalists headed to Kolocep – a tiny island a 25-minute ferry ride from Dubrovnik. It’s car-free, and at the last count, home to less than 200 people.

Croatia

Croatia was calling in the third episode, as three of the semi-finalists headed to Kolocep – a tiny island a 25-minute ferry ride from Dubrovnik. It’s car-free, and at the last count, home to less than 200 people.

Crete. . Greece’s biggest island was on the cards for episode five, as the next set of semi-finalists faced off in Crete. The showdown took place in Elounda – a cute fishing village on the island’s north coast.

Crete

Greece’s biggest island was on the cards for episode five, as the next set of semi-finalists faced off in Crete. The showdown took place in Elounda – a cute fishing village on the island’s north coast.

Thailand. . The finale called for a far-flung destination. Cue Thailand. The two finalists went head to head in their final cooking showdown in laidback Khao Lak – given the high stakes, it wasn’t exactly the relaxing retreat they had in mind, though!

Thailand

The finale called for a far-flung destination. Cue Thailand. The two finalists went head to head in their final cooking showdown in laidback Khao Lak – given the high stakes, it wasn’t exactly the relaxing retreat they had in mind, though!

Series one

Majorca. . After the series kicked off in the UK, the first quarter-finalists made a move to Majorca – the biggest of the Balearic islands. It’s home to more than 250 beaches, but the chefs had no time to spare for sunbathing.

Majorca

After the series kicked off in the UK, the first quarter-finalists made a move to Majorca – the biggest of the Balearic islands. It’s home to more than 250 beaches, but the chefs had no time to spare for sunbathing.

Austria. . The next set of contestants went beyond the beach, with this week’s cook-off setting up shop beside the ski slopes in Austria. Sadly, it looks like they’d missed all the snow, though!

Austria

The next set of contestants went beyond the beach, with this week’s cook-off setting up shop beside the ski slopes in Austria. Sadly, it looks like they’d missed all the snow, though!

Amsterdam. . Episode four called into The Netherland’s capital, Amsterdam. Thanks to a short flight time, this place is a top pick for city breaks, but let’s just say checking out the city’s museums was firmly off the agenda.

Amsterdam

Episode four called into The Netherland’s capital, Amsterdam. Thanks to a short flight time, this place is a top pick for city breaks, but let’s just say checking out the city’s museums was firmly off the agenda.

Croatia. . It was back to the beach for this episode, with the final set of quarter-finalists cooking up a storm right beside the Adriatic Sea in Croatia.

Croatia

It was back to the beach for this episode, with the final set of quarter-finalists cooking up a storm right beside the Adriatic Sea in Croatia.

Italy. . Italy’s famous for its food, so it feels like a perfect pick for the semi-final. You probably won’t be surprised when we tell you pasta made an appearance in this week’s cook-off.

Italy

Italy’s famous for its food, so it feels like a perfect pick for the semi-final. You probably won’t be surprised when we tell you pasta made an appearance in this week’s cook-off.

Mexico. . The finalists went far flung for their last challenge, as they took off to Mexico’s Riviera Maya, on the Caribbean Coast. They were tasked with creating a gourmet signature menu, before Fred and Emma announced the winner.

Mexico

The finalists went far flung for their last challenge, as they took off to Mexico’s Riviera Maya, on the Caribbean Coast. They were tasked with creating a gourmet signature menu, before Fred and Emma announced the winner.

A look behind the scenes

Get a sneak peek from behind the cameras, then check out our interview with Fred and Emma.

Hotels

TUI BLUE hotels set the scene for most of the cooking showdowns in series one and two, here’s where the chefs showed off their skills…

TUI BLUE Sarigerme Park. Sarigerme, Turkey. Tropical gardens and a Blue Flag beach lead the landscaping at this hotel. You’ve got four restaurants to choose from, including a spot that serves a four-course Mediterranean menu.

TUI BLUE Sarigerme Park

Sarigerme, Turkey

Tropical gardens and a Blue Flag beach lead the landscaping at this hotel. You’ve got four restaurants to choose from, including a spot that serves a four-course Mediterranean menu.

HOTEL Reykjavik Saga. Reykjavik, Iceland. This hotel comes with a winter garden and boutique-style rooms. Plus, it’s only a few-minutes’ walk from the city centre.

HOTEL Reykjavik Saga

Reykjavik, Iceland

This hotel comes with a winter garden and boutique-style rooms. Plus, it’s only a few-minutes’ walk from the city centre.

TUI BLUE Kalamota Island. Kolocep, Croatia. This place is a perfect hideaway for adults – it’s surrounded by palm and olive groves and serves sea views out front. Day trips to Dubrovnik are easy, as well – it’s just a 25-minute boat ride away.

TUI BLUE Kalamota Island

Kolocep, Croatia

This place is a perfect hideaway for adults – it’s surrounded by palm and olive groves and serves sea views out front. Day trips to Dubrovnik are easy, as well – it’s just a 25-minute boat ride away.

TUI BLUE Elounda Village. Elounda, Crete. This adults-only hotel comes with its own private beach, an infinity pool and four restaurants. It hosts a Greek night once a week, too.

TUI BLUE Elounda Village

Elounda, Crete

This adults-only hotel comes with its own private beach, an infinity pool and four restaurants. It hosts a Greek night once a week, too.

ROBINSON Khoa Lak. Khoa Lak, Thailand. This place is sandwiched between a sandy beach and Khoa Lak National Park, so things look good from every angle. You’ve got five pools to pick from, plus another four if you’re staying in a villa.

ROBINSON Khoa Lak

Khoa Lak, Thailand

This place is sandwiched between a sandy beach and Khoa Lak National Park, so things look good from every angle. You’ve got five pools to pick from, plus another four if you’re staying in a villa.

TUI BLUE Sensatori Biomar. Sa Coma, Majorca. Five restaurants and separate sections for families and adults give you plenty of choice when you stay at this close-to-the-coast hotel.

TUI BLUE Sensatori Biomar

Sa Coma, Majorca

Five restaurants and separate sections for families and adults give you plenty of choice when you stay at this close-to-the-coast hotel.

TUI BLUE Montafon. Schruns-Tschagguns, Austria. This place puts you right next to the action – it’s just a stone’s throw from the ski slopes. Plus, it’s got a top restaurant with live-cooking stations.

TUI BLUE Montafon

Schruns-Tschagguns, Austria

This place puts you right next to the action – it’s just a stone’s throw from the ski slopes. Plus, it’s got a top restaurant with live-cooking stations.

Bluesun Hotel Jadran. Tucepi, Croatia. You can choose from three restaurants here, including a barbecue place that’s right on the beach.

Bluesun Hotel Jadran

Tucepi, Croatia

You can choose from three restaurants here, including a barbecue place that’s right on the beach.

TUI BLUE Nastro Azzurro. Piano di Sorrento, Italy. Views of the Bay of Naples await at this adults-only pick. Just a tip – they’re best captured from the sunset bar while you’re sipping on a pre-dinner drink.

TUI BLUE Nastro Azzurro

Piano di Sorrento, Italy

Views of the Bay of Naples await at this adults-only pick. Just a tip – they’re best captured from the sunset bar while you’re sipping on a pre-dinner drink.

TUI BLUE El Dorado Seaside Suites Resort. RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO. Suites with a whirlpool bath come as standard at this adults-only hotel. Poolside waiter service and à la carte dining give it an extra touch of class, too.

TUI BLUE El Dorado Seaside Suites Resort

RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO

Suites with a whirlpool bath come as standard at this adults-only hotel. Poolside waiter service and à la carte dining give it an extra touch of class, too.

Whip up the recipes

Fancy rustling up some of the dishes from the show? We’ve picked out some of the best recipes as featured in series two of The World Cook so you can recreate them at home. Chef’s hat at the ready…

Crete

Tzoulamas – a meat pie that’s usually served in carnival season.

Croatia

Rozata – a dessert that’s dished up in Dubrovnik.

Iceland

Monkfish with swede and beurre blanc – a seafood dish served with a white sauce.

Thailand

Pad kee mao – a noodle dish that’s usually paired with an ice-cold beer.

Turkey

Hibesh – a vegan dip that looks a little like houmous.