An Australian version of Kitchen Nightmares is set to debut later this year on Channel 7 and 7plus.
Hosted by award-winning chef and author Colin Fassnidge, the new series is the first local production of the acclaimed global television hit Kitchen Nightmares starring Gordon Ramsay.
Each week, Colin will provide emergency restaurant rescue with a unique combination of practical insight and compelling entertainment.
A struggling restaurant will receive his tough love in a bid to turn around its flagging fortunes. With only a few weeks to effect the transformation, nothing is sacred – and the results will be extraordinary.
Seven’s Director of Network Programming, Angus Ross, said: “Kitchen Nightmares is one of the most successful television series in the world and we are delighted that it is coming to Seven in its first-ever Australian incarnation.
“We are very excited that Colin will host the series. He is an amazing chef, with a great track record and very strong opinions, and we know he will make a huge difference to the restaurants that will feature in the show.
“Kitchen Nightmares is a powerful mix of advice, tension, conflict and great entertainment. It offers a fascinating look at the ins and outs of the restaurant business, revealing the secrets to success for running a profitable restaurant. By turns exciting, moving, surprising and inspiring,
Kitchen Nightmares will prove that even the most disastrous situation can be turned around with a bit of imagination, some tough advice and a lot of hard work.”
Host Colin Fassnidge said: “Restaurants across Australia have been hit hard over the past couple of years and livelihoods are on the line. I’ve learnt a fair bit in the restaurant game over the last 28 years and I can’t wait to help out a bunch of businesses with plenty of advice and a healthy dose of honesty.”
Kitchen Nightmares will be produced for Seven by Eureka Productions, based on a format distributed by All3Media International.