Catch and Cook

“Two Thumbs UP! 2 shows and lots of fun! If its cooking, traveling, or adventure, they both have it all and its coming to a household near you! We love Aaron, his approach on life, and that warm smile. Let the adventures continue and the inspirations carry on!”- NBC 5 Chicago-Natalie Martinez

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“Catch and Cook! With Adventure Aaron”

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All along the way, Aaron will be challenged to go out and gather the main ingredients by a celebrity regional chef or cook.In this 13-part series, Aaron will start at the top of the North Island and work his way right down to the home of the famous muttonbirds – and the world-renowned Bluff oysters. Whether he battles for the prize of a kingfish, dives for one of the gigantic Maketu mussels, learns to eat pipis (abalone) off a roofing iron over a fire at the beach or takes a closer look at the Maori cultural icons of making a real hangi to wading the pristine rivers for the whitebait to the salmon, there’s nothing our residents chefs are afraid to send him out for.
That’s not all. He’ll learn how to hunt wild pork, bring down a magnificent deer – and while he’s out in the bush, hunt for the bushman’s survival food pack, the huhu grub . And finishing it all off with some of the world’s finest wines, also made in New Zealand. Or legal moonshine – at the pub famous for serving it….

With each of these adventures, which also showcases the unrivaled and magnificent beauty of New Zealand, Aaron will bring his ‘catch’ back to a celebrity chef of the particular region he is in who will in turn show him how to get the very best out of it.

Here is the Season 1 Episode Guide (Updated December 12th, 2011)

Episode 1, Northland with Chef Brenton Low

Join Aaron in Northland for the season opener as he spear fishes for Trebbally and dives for Scallops. Follow along by dune buggy as they travel through the winterless North and the amazing coastline. Then sit down with Chef Brenton Low, at Deco Restaurant, for the Master Class.

Episode 2-Auckland with Mark Southon Hamilton
A lot of adventures in store for Aaron in New Zealand’s largest city. Aaron sets sail with Explore NZ and as he tries his luck with the fish life. He then takes his catch to the Food Store for the ultimate class.

Episode 3-Bay of Plenty with Chef Charles Royal
Blow Kart with Aaron along the wonderful beaches of the eastern coast. Then Gyrate through the sky as Aaron meet Chef Charles Royal at Matahui Lodge for the Master Class.
Aaron learns from NZ’s top indigenous chef about the amazing kai moana – Maori for food of the sea. The gigantic Maketu mussels, found nowhere else, where two will make a full meal; the ability to dig clams with your toes in the sand and cook them over a fire on the beach – and to have chef Charles Royal shows what can be made from the unique and rare native flora of New Zealand.

Episode 4- Hamilton & Waikato Region with Chef Cameron Petley
Join Aaron for a unique underground adventure as he goes black water rafting and attempts to catch eel at the world-famous Waitomo Caves. His journey then takes him over rolling green hills and lush dairy pastures to forage for watercress and catch some elusive NZ trout with local chef and Master Chef NZ contestant, Cameron Petley.

Episode 5-Rotorua (Teaser Episode) with Chef James Turner
Aaron takes on the majesty of Lake Tarawera, a world-renowned lake with hot water beaches overlooked by the menace of Mt Tarawera that exploded just over 100 years ago; Lake Okataina, a mystical world-heritage lake that no-one lives on and where the freshwater crayfish are on his list of ingredients.. – and the king of birds, the Wild Black Swan – what a menu!

Episode 6- Hawkes Bay with Peta Matthias
The high rolling hills of Hawke’s Bay are perfect for two complementary aspects – pig and wine and Aaron will be finding out how deceptively hard it is to catch one! The very best of both of these world famous consumables is to be found right here and Aaron gets a bird’s eye view of the fruit basket of New Zealand, while working out the easiest way to catch a pig! Join this Heli-Adventure as Aaron attempts to ‘Bull Dog’ a pig. If successful he will then take you to the luxurious lodge of Cape Kidnappers where Peta Matthias will teach the Master Class.

Episode 7-Marlborough with Chef Chris Fortune. Aaron teams up with New Zealand King Salmon, Omaka Classic Cars and Aero Club, Brancott Estate, and Dolphin Watch and Nature Tours.

Episode 8-Nelson with Chef Daryl Crimp
Aaron will get to see some of the most remote world heritage listed sites, as he kayaks the wilderness of the uninhabited islands of the Marlborough Sounds, the pure water diving for scallops – and the thrill of chasing the big game kingfish with none other than the mad chef of Nelson, Daryl Crimp. Add a bit of seal encounters and skydiving, this episode can not be beat.

Episode 9-West Coast with Glyn Barry
In this episode, Aaron follows the footsteps of the really wild west – a historical part of New Zealand, rich in the stories of gold and coal miners who battle with the unforgiving natural forests and rivers that come to the call of the sea. Aaron will gather Chamois. Join him as he makes history, holding the first ever master class on Fox Glacier!

Episode 10-South Canterbury

Episode 11-Queenstown with Dale Gartland
The cliffhanger episode will show Aaron battle for one of the world’s most elusive trophies – the tahr is so fleet of foot and so far up the southern alps that only those who thrive on the real challenge will be up for this one. Hanging out of a helicopter by a strap, shotgun in hand.. this is a big ask. Aaron will finish this master class at the luxurious Matakauri Logde and Mud House Wines

Episode 12-Dunedin with Alison Lambert
True to its roots, here is the proof. Join the wildlife of Seals, Sea Lions, and Penguins, as Aaron gets put to the ultimate test! Visiting the Otago Farmers Market, Chef Allison and Adventure Aaron will have a good ol’ fashion, cook off! From milking a cow to gathering clams. This will be the ultimate episode for the most authentic city in New Zealand.

Episode 13- Stewart Island with Chef Logan Mcpherson
The tranquil quality of a primeval forest on an island that time has forgotten – and it is here that Aaron will have to develop a taste for the extremely prized Blue Cod and Southern Glory Oysters.

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