Spotlighting the UK’s Culinary Heritage

The programme offers emerging production companies the opportunity to develop a new concept within an established format, while gaining direct exposure to WBD executives. The goal of the programme is to create pathways for newer production companies to the WBD ecosystem. The programme will be led by WBD’s Access team, in close collaboration with the Food Network and discovery+.

OUR PROGRAMS

WBD Access x Production Incubator

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

The Production Incubator is a three-phase development programme designed to support emerging and mid-level production companies in developing a new concept within the existing Food Network and discovery+ portfolio.

Production companies are asked to highlight restaurants, food ventures and the chefs behind them, pitching a new episode idea exploring the depth of the UK’s food history and culinary traditions.

Projects should be talent-led, with a strong on-screen personality guiding the storytelling and exploring how food reflects identity, culture and community across the UK.

Selected companies participate in a structured professional development week, culminating in a Pitch Day, where projects are presented to WBD executives and commissioners. Three concepts are selected for a one-episode commission with  funding provided by WBD Access. A Creative Producer and WBD Commissioner will be assigned to each project.

 

CREATIVE BRIEF

In the application form, you will be asked to respond to the prompt: 

We are looking to tell real food stories about the depth of cultures in the UK through the food you actually eat. We love food with heart - the kind that comes with a personal story of friends, family and life. 

We are looking for the next best culinary talent and personality. Not just a cook, but someone who can command a kitchen and a conversation with effortless humour all at the same time. Someone who can deliver a compelling and entertaining story around food who feels like a friend and happens to be a top tier chef. Someone who cooks for the people, making delicious modern food for everyone. 

Building on the success of Secrets of the Pub Kitchen and Secrets of the Curry Kitchen, we’re now looking for the next must watch talent to reveal the passion behind the hacks and secrets inside their kitchen. Click here to view episodes of both shows.

 

STORYTELLING

We want stories anchored by authentic talent who possess natural warmth and humour. Our viewers know their food. We want to see amazing cooking and clever recipes that they will want to make themselves. Each recipe must showcase elevated craft and clever, 'must-make' recipes that feel both premium and accessible.

PROGRAM TIMELINE

Applications are now closed.

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